A British and Irish Lions jersey worn by the late rugby player Alun Pask, from Blackwood, has been returned to his family.
Tag: Rugby union
WRU CEO to begin phased return to work after cancer treatment
Abi Tierney, who became the WRU’s first-ever female CEO when she was appointed two years ago, stepped back from her role in the summer following her diagnosis.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Bargoed Athletic remain unbeaten
Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Bargoed Athletic remain unbeaten this season, but Nelson and Hafodyrynys slipped to their first league defeats over the weekend.
Rugby round-up: Thumping wins for Bedwas, Abercarn, Rhymney, and Bargoed Athletic
After the previous weekend’s cup action, the focus of Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby teams returned to their respective leagues on Saturday November 1.
Rugby round-up: Teams advance in cups while hopes dashed for others
Teams across Caerphilly County Borough were back in their respective cup competitions on Saturday October 25, with some sides edging a step closer to silverware – while others had their dreams dashed.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn, Deri, and New Tredegar remain unbeaten
Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn, Deri, and New Tredegar all sit top of their respective leagues after enjoying perfect starts to their campaigns. Bargoed Athletic meanwhile are second in their league after three wins from three.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn extend winning streaks
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
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
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’
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.