Bedwas overcame three sin-binnings to emerge as deserved visitors at local rivals Newport in the Principality Premiership.
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Rugby Union: Bargoed winless after humbling at Llandovery
Bargoed travelled to Llandovery looking for their first win in the Principality Premiership, but were blown away by an impressive display of hard running rugby by the Drovers.
Rugby Union: Wasteful Bedwas made to pay by Pontypridd in Premiership opener
Pontypridd RFC edged a tight contest played in near monsoon conditions as they took the chances they created which, in contrast, Bedwas did not.
Rugby Union: Bargoed beaten by last-gasp penalty on Premiership bow
Bargoed’s long-awaited debut in the Principality Premiership ultimately ended in defeat, with a last-minute penalty proving the only difference to the game, which was played in appalling conditions at Bargoed Park, with driving rain dictating the tactics.
Rugby Union: Premiership changes to promote “step-up in standard”, says WRU
The Welsh Rugby Union has promised that changes implemented ahead of this season’s Principality Premiership will ensure it becomes a “vibrant, competitive, well-supported league that provides top level rugby opportunities”.
Newbridge RFC legend appointed to WRU’s Exiles programme
Former Newbridge, Newport, and Wales fly-half Paul Turner has been appointed to the Welsh Rugby Union’s revamped Exiles programme in an attempt to unearth the best Welsh-qualified talent playing outside of Wales.
Rugby Union: Sevens star signs up at Bedwas
Bedwas have signed Wales sevens international Nicky Griffiths as part of their preparations ahead of the 2016/17 Principality Premiership season.
WRU announces £1 million investment for club facilities
The Welsh Rugby Union has announced it is investing £1 million to improve club facilities across the country and improve their sustainability.
Rugby Union: Wales A to return for fixtures next season
The Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed that from next season Wales will play A team fixtures for the first time in 14 years.
Rugby Union: Senghenydd Sirens clinch the WRU Super Cup
Senghenydd Sirens RFC, the club’s womens team, have clinched the WRU Super Cup with a 12-10 victory over Porth Quins.