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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby Union: Wasteful Bedwas made to pay by Pontypridd in Premiership opener

Monday, September 5, 2016

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

Monday, September 5, 2016Monday, September 5, 2016

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

Monday, September 5, 2016Monday, September 5, 2016

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

Friday, August 5, 2016

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

Friday, August 5, 2016

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

Friday, July 15, 2016

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

Friday, June 24, 2016Friday, June 24, 2016

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

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Senghenydd Sirens RFC, the club’s womens team, have clinched the WRU Super Cup with a 12-10 victory over Porth Quins.

Rugby Union: Crunch time for Caerphilly sides in Swalec Leagues as season nears end

Friday, May 13, 2016

As the 2015/16 season winds to a close, several teams from across Caerphilly County Borough have plenty to play for in the Swalec national leagues.

Rugby Union: Promoted Bargoed ring the changes in season finale loss

Friday, May 13, 2016Friday, May 13, 2016

This was not the way that Bargoed would have wanted to celebrate their promotion to the Principality Premiership.

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