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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn extend winning streaks

Monday, October 13, 2025Monday, October 13, 2025

It was another round of dramatic rugby action across Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday October 11, as some teams extended their winning starts to the season, while others succumbed to their first defeats of the campaign.

Rugby round-up: Defeats for Keys, Bargoed, and Newbridge; Bedwas remain unbeaten

Monday, October 6, 2025Monday, October 6, 2025

After an action-packed weekend of cup fixtures, Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby clubs were back in league action on Saturday, October 4.

Rugby round-up: Penallta, Caerphilly, Blackwood, and more earn cup wins

Monday, September 29, 2025

It was all about knockout rugby on Saturday September 27, as Caerphilly County Borough’s clubs swapped league points for cup progress — with some sides celebrating and others falling short.

WRU two-region proposals branded ‘wrong approach’ and ‘utter madness’

Wednesday, September 24, 2025Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Wales’ four regions could be cut down to two under radical proposals currently out for consultation – a potential move described as a “massive blow” for Gwent.

Rugby round-up: Newbridge up and running, big wins for Bedwas, Nelson, and Abercarn

Monday, September 22, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Rugby teams across Caerphilly County Borough were in action on Saturday, with a mix of wins, defeats and postponements across the divisions as clubs continued their league campaigns.

Rugby round-up: First wins for Bargoed and Keys, Ynysddu beat Penallta

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

The club rugby season is back in full swing, with the majority of teams in Caerphilly County Borough having now returned from the summer break.

Rugby round-up: Clubs back in action as 2025/26 season gets underway

Wednesday, September 10, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

The new club rugby season has begun, with teams across Caerphilly County Borough getting their campaigns up and running on Saturday September 6.

WRU begins consultation on plans to reshape Welsh rugby landscape

Monday, September 1, 2025Monday, September 1, 2025

Last month, the WRU announced its desire to cut the number of professional sides in Wales from four to two.

What leagues will Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby union sides play in this season?

Thursday, August 28, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

Men’s rugby union sides across Caerphilly County Borough are gearing up for the new season to begin on September 6.

WRU sets out plans to cut number of professional rugby teams in Wales

Wednesday, August 20, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

The four professional sides – Dragons, Ospreys, Scarlets, and Cardiff – now face uncertain futures as the WRU launches a consultation into its proposals.

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