Bargoed and Bridgend fought out an entertaining, if somewhat scrappy, penultimate game in the Principality Premiership’s second tier on Saturday April 29.
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Rugby Union: Disappointment for Caerphilly at Finals Day, but Penallta banish their demons to lift the Plate
It was a day of contrasting emotions for Caerphilly and Penallta at Finals Day 2017.
Rugby Union: Newbridge escape relegation as Machen, Deri and Markham are promoted
As the WRU National Leagues’ conclusions draw ever closer, there were promotions, relegations, and great escapes from several Caerphilly County Borough sides across the weekend.
Rugby Union: Bulls left with familiar feeling after sinking to late defeat
Newport had to dig deep to beat Bargoed in their Principality Premiership Tier Two match, as a piece of brilliance from Llywarch ap Myrddin secured the Black and Ambers a play-off spot.
Rugby Union: League leaders strike late to deny Caerphilly
Caerphilly suffered just their second defeat of the season against a well-drilled Hartridge team at a sun-soaked Constructaquote Stadium on Saturday April 22.
Live Blog: Finals Day 2017 – Caerphilly face Amman United before Penallta take on Ystalyfera
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Rugby Union: Profligacy costs Bargoed dear in defeat
For much of the first half-hour or so, Bargoed were in control of this Principality Premiership Tier Two tie, but crucially failed to convert territory and possession into points.
Rugby Union: Castlemen keep pressure on league leaders with clinical victory
Despite the distraction of the National Bowl Final, Caerphilly still have a thriving league campaign with which to keep an eye on.
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…