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.
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Rugby Union: Hurley inspires Castlemen to seventh heaven
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Rugby Union: Half-time deficit too great for Bedwas
“An opportunity missed”, lamented Bedwas head coach Steve Law after watching his side lose to Carmarthen on Saturday November 5, a result which moved Quins to within a point of fourth-placed Bedwas.