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Tag: Rugby union

Controversial WRU plans to reshape Welsh rugby to be discussed in parliament

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood will be quizzed by MPs on the impact of the restructuring plans

Rugby round-up: Big wins for Bedwas, Blackwood, Caerphilly, and New Tredegar

Monday, January 12, 2026

As the cold spell continued to bite, numerous fixtures across the leagues were postponed on Saturday, January 10 — but where matches did beat the freeze, there were some eye-catching scorelines.

Rugby round-up: Postponements and setbacks on first weekend of the new year

Monday, January 5, 2026

The new year began on a subdued note for Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby teams, with winning runs coming to an end and a spate of postponements.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Blackwood Stars all top of the tree at Christmas

Monday, December 22, 2025Monday, December 22, 2025

It was the final chance for local clubs to head into Christmas on a high, with a mixed weekend of results and widespread postponements across the divisions on Saturday December 20.

Rugby round-up: Wins for Keys and Newbridge, Nelson advance in cup

Monday, December 15, 2025

After last weekend’s weather saw a host of fixtures postponed, it was a welcome return to both league and cup action for Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby union clubs on Saturday December 13.

Rugby round-up: Wet weather causes postponements across leagues and cups

Monday, December 8, 2025Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The club rugby scene was disrupted by wet weather over the weekend, with postponements wreaking havoc in both league and cup competitions on Saturday December 6.

Senghenydd RFC to host Ladies Day Cup to celebrate women’s rugby

Thursday, November 27, 2025Thursday, November 27, 2025

Senghenydd RFC is hosting a celebration of women’s rugby this weekend as the club hold its first Ladies Day Cup.

Tributes to former Welsh rugby captain Mike ‘Spike’ Watkins

Wednesday, November 26, 2025Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Tributes have been paid to former Wales rugby captain Mike ‘Spike’ Watkins, who has passed away aged 73.

Jersey belonging to late Wales and Lions rugby star returned to family

Saturday, November 15, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

A British and Irish Lions jersey worn by the late rugby player Alun Pask, from Blackwood, has been returned to his family.

WRU CEO to begin phased return to work after cancer treatment

Monday, November 10, 2025

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.

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