The top-of-the-table finish sought by the Bedwas management team is still a possibility after two late tries secured Bedwas a bonus point victory in what was a largely uninspiring Principality Premiership match on Saturday March 12.
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Rugby success for Caerphilly Castle despite wrong result for Wales
Around 750 people packed-out the courtyard of Caerphilly Castle to watch Wales vs England on Saturday, March 12.
Rugby Union: Bargoed stop table-toppers Merthyr in their tracks to boost promotion prospects
Bargoed stunned runaway SWALEC Championship leaders Merthyr, on Saturday March 5, with a hard-fought 12-5 victory to keep the reigning champions’ promotion hopes very much alive.
Rugby Union: Bargoed miss out on bonus point in victory over rivals Newbridge
Bargoed RFC edged out local rivals Newbridge 21-7 in the Swalec Championship, but missed out on the crucial bonus point needed to close the gap on RGC 1404 in fourth place.
Rugby: Cross Keys edge past Swalec Cup holders Bridgend in close affair
Cross Keys loosened Bridgend Ravens’ grip on the SSE Swalec Cup with a 20-13 victory at the Bridgend Ford Brewery Field that earned them a home quarter-final place.
WRU launch support initiative for ex-professionals
The Welsh Rugby Union has launched an initiative to support the post-retirement careers of professional rugby players.
Rugby coach from Machen chases dream by securing WRU apprenticeship
A 20-year-old from Machen is pursuing his dream of being a rugby coach and has been accepted onto the WRU’s Coach Core apprenticeship programme after receiving careers help and guidance from Careers Wales.
Rugby Union: Bargoed 50 Narberth 20
Bargoed put on an outstanding display in their Swalec Championship clash with Narbeth on Saturday, January 23.The home side managed to secure a bonus point within 30 minutes of the match and…
Rugby Union: Ebbw Vale beat Cross Keys 28-20 in Foster’s Challenge Cup
Cross Keys were defeated by Ebbw Vale in the Fosters Challenge Cup on a bitterly cold evening at the Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach on Wednesday, January 20.Both sides started…
Rugby Union: Bargoed undone by two interceptions
RUGBY UNION: Bargoed dominated almost every aspect of this rearranged Swalec Cup fixture at the Gnoll on January 16, outscoring Neath by four tries to three, only to be undone by two…