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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby round-up: Big scorelines and derby day wins

Monday, March 31, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby clubs were involved in some high-scoring fixtures on the weekend, as the season’s climax gets ever nearer.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas score 90, Rhymney beat Fleur de Lys, Crumlin on the up

Monday, March 24, 2025Monday, March 24, 2025

With the Six Nations over, focus shifted back to club rugby in Wales, with Caerphilly County Borough teams among those battling for promotion and those looking to beat the drop.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas reclaim top spot, Nelson remain ahead of the pack

Monday, March 17, 2025Monday, March 17, 2025

On the eve of Wales’ record-breaking defeat to England in the Six Nations, rugby clubs across the borough were focused on their respective leagues.

Six Nations will remain on free-to-air television until at least 2029

Friday, March 14, 2025Friday, March 14, 2025

Men’s Six Nations rugby will remain on free-to-air television, ending speculation the tournament could go behind a paywall from next year.

Wales name unchanged side for Scotland in Six Nations

Thursday, March 6, 2025Friday, March 7, 2025

Wales’ interim head coach Matt Sherratt has named an unchanged side to face Scotland in the penultimate game of the Six Nations.

Senghenydd youngster earns starting spot for Wales U20s against Scotland

Wednesday, March 5, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin has named Harri Ford in his starting XV, as Wales look to win three Six Nations matches in a row.

Rugby round-up: Caerphilly promoted, Cross Keys reach cup final

Monday, March 3, 2025Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Caerphilly RFC have sealed promotion to Division 1, while Cross Keys have booked themselves a place in the Premiership Cup final at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Elliot Dee to start in Wales’ first home game of the Six Nations

Thursday, February 20, 2025Thursday, February 20, 2025

Newbridge’s Elliot Dee is set to make his first start in the Six Nations this year, as interim head coach Matt Sherratt has named his side to face Ireland.

Shane Williams helps open new school gym as £2,000 raised

Monday, February 17, 2025Monday, February 17, 2025

Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams has helped open Islwyn High School’s brand new gym as part of a fundraising community evening.

Rugby round-up: Keys climb table, Penallta keep up the pressure, Caerphilly extend winning run

Monday, February 17, 2025Monday, February 17, 2025

While the Six Nations took a break over the weekend, club rugby sides were in action across Caerphilly County Borough as they approach the business end of the season.

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