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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby Union: Bedwas blow Bridgend away to reach Challenge Cup final

Thursday, March 16, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Six scintillating first-half tries in a display of clinical rugby paved the way for Bedwas to clinch a spot in the Foster’s Challenge Cup final for the second consecutive year.

Rugby Union: Lucky number 13 as Caerphilly run riot against New Tredegar

Thursday, March 16, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Caerphilly provided a staggering 13-try rout in the National Division 3 East A as they completed the double over New Tredegar at the Constructaquote Stadium on Saturday March 11.

Rugby Union: Caerphilly youngsters win opportunity to train with Cardiff Blues

Friday, March 3, 2017

Caerphilly Rugby Club are flying high in both league and Bowl competitions, but their under-8s side also hit the big time, winning the opportunity to train with professionals in the capital.

Rugby Union: Borough teams vie for spot in cup finals

Friday, March 3, 2017

Rugby teams from around Caerphilly County Borough will be vying to reach the Principality Stadium in the National Cup, Plate, and Bowl competitions, after the draw for the next rounds were made.

Rugby Union: Bedwas suffer second-half collapse against Merthyr

Thursday, March 2, 2017Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Merthyr RFC left Bridgefield with a bonus-point win after Bedwas were outfought and outthought in a muddy Principality Premiership encounter.

Rugby Union: Bargoed knocked out of Cup by holders Llandovery

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

The record book will suggest a comfortable win for Llandovery RFC, but the WRU National Cup holders found it anything but comfortable as Bargoed had the better of them in key phases of the the home side’s 27-5 victory.

Rugby Union: Caerphilly breeze past Taff’s Well into Bowl semi-finals

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Caerphilly 41-14 Taff’s Well Saturday February 18, Constructaquote StadiumCaerphilly RFC powered their way into the WRU National Bowl semi-finals with a magnificent six-try demolition of last year’s runners-up, Taff’s Well, on Saturday…

Rugby Union: Bedwas out of National Cup after falling to clinical Merthyr

Monday, February 20, 2017Monday, February 20, 2017

A clinical Merthyr side overpowered Bedwas as they claimed a place in the last eight of the WRU National Cup.

Rugby Union: Bedwas seek interest over second side

Friday, February 17, 2017

Bedwas RFC is looking to reform a second XV ahead of the 2017/18 season.

Shipp earns second U20s cap as Wales fall to England loss

Thursday, February 16, 2017Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Newbridge was represented on the Parc Eirias pitch in Colwyn Bay on Friday February 10, as hooker Ellis Shipp turned out for Wales U20s.

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