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Tag: Rugby union

Insurance dispute leaves former Wales international Andrew Coombs “devastated”

Wednesday, January 4, 2017Wednesday, January 4, 2017

A former Welsh international has become embroiled in a war of words with Newport Gwent Dragons over claims the regional side cancelled his insurance policy without notification.

Rugby Union: Caerphilly book place in last-16 of National Bowl with tight win over Oakdale

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Caerphilly RFC progressed to the fifth round of the WRU National Bowl competition for the first time in ten years with a hard-fought 8-5 win over Oakdale at the Recreational Ground, their second victory over the league leaders this season.

Rugby Union: Hurley inspires Castlemen to seventh heaven

Friday, December 9, 2016

Following on from their 11-try victory over Usk the previous week, Caerphilly travelled to RTB Ebbw Vale on Saturday December 3 in a rich vein of form, having won their previous six matches and sitting in second place in the WRU National League Division 3 East A with a game in hand over leaders Oakdale.

Rugby Union: WRU National Leagues round-up

Friday, December 9, 2016

As the halfway point approaches in the WRU National Leagues, several sides from Caerphilly County Borough have a lot to be happy about.

Rugby Union: Bedwas star signs professional deal with Newport Gwent Dragons

Friday, December 9, 2016

Bedwas back-row star, Robson Blake, has signed a dual contract with regional side Newport Gwent Dragons, the Principality Premiership side has announced.

Rugby Union: Bedwas drop to fifth in derby defeat which leaves Keys in Premiership mix

Friday, December 9, 2016

Both Cross Keys and Bedwas went into Saturday’s Principality Premiership match knowing that a win was vital.

Rugby Union: Bargoed rock-bottom of Premiership table as woes continue

Friday, December 9, 2016

Bargoed travelled to Sardis Road on an awful run of eight consecutive losses in the Principality Premiership, knowing that several of those matches had drifted away from them in the final quarter.

Rugby youngsters benefit from supermarket’s scheme to get children active

Friday, December 2, 2016

Children from Newbridge Under-10s rugby team are celebrating after receiving new equipment as a result of Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme.

Rugby Union: Bargoed one point off Premiership bottom after defeat to champions

Monday, November 28, 2016

Bargoed remain one point off the bottom of the Principality Premiership table after falling at the last hurdle in defeat to reigning champions Ebbw Vale.

Rugby Union: Dramatic finish as penalty try hands Keys win over Bargoed

Friday, November 11, 2016

They say that winning is a habit, but it’s not a habit that Bargoed have developed in the Principality Premiership, after they fell to a late penalty try at home to Cross Keys.

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