Despite the distraction of the National Bowl Final, Caerphilly still have a thriving league campaign with which to keep an eye on.
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Rugby Union: Win takes Bedwas to brink of Premiership play-offs
Bedwas put Llandovery to the sword, notching eight tries to claim a bonus-point win and move to the brink of assuring a place in the Principality Premiership play-offs.
Finals Day 2017 Preview: Penallta’s agonising defeat in 2016 “drove us to come out fighting, and we want our prize”
As part of our special preview to Finals Day 2017, Caerphilly Observer spoke to Penallta RFC ahead of a big day out in the capital…
Finals Day 2017 Preview: Caerphilly dare to dream in first cup final for 13 years
As part of our special preview to Finals Day 2017, Caerphilly Observer spoke to Caerphilly RFC ahead of a big day out in the capital…
Rugby Union: Caerphilly blaze past Ebbw Vale to rise to third
Caerphilly completed the double over RTB Ebbw Vale at the Constructaquote Stadium in the National Division 3 East A as the home side gained another big bonus-point win in their quest for promotion.
Rugby Union: Bedwas clinch Foster’s Challenge Cup with victory over Carmarthen Quins
Bedwas finally ended their silverware drought to claim the Foster’s Challenge Cup, after a hard fought contest between two evenly-matched sides.
Rugby Union: Caerphilly and Penallta set for Principality date at Finals Day
It was a day of mixed emotions for the four rugby clubs from Caerphilly County Borough competing to reach Cardiff in their respective National Bowl, Plate, and Cup semi-finals.
Rugby Union: Newport Gwent Dragons’ Pro 12 derby with Cardiff Blues set for Caerphilly RFC
Caerphilly RFC will play host to the Guinness Pro 12 derby between Newport Gwent Dragons and Cardiff Blues in May, it has been announced.
Rugby Union: Bedwas beat North-Walians to rise to second place
A magnificent effort by the entire squad earned Bedwas the accolade of becoming only the second team to win at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay this season, and in doing so took another step towards a top four end of season play-off position.
Rugby Union: Castlemen ease past Blackwood Stars to keep promotion aspirations alive
As the season enters the latter stages, Caerphilly travelled to Blackwood to play their previously postponed National League Division 3 East A match from January. The weather again did its best to disrupt the fixture as the rain fell, but Caerphilly dug in and secured an important win in their promotion charge.