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Tag: Rugby union

Elliot Dee in Wales squad for Japan summer tour

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Dragons hooker Elliot Dee, formerly of Newbridge, Penallta, Bedwas and Cross Keys, will be in the Wales squad for the summer tour of Japan.

Tributes to former Caerphilly RFC head coach and director of rugby

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly RFC head coach and director of rugby Gordon Pritchard, who has passed away aged 70 following an illness.

Rugby round-up: Caerphilly complete double, Newbridge and Bedwas final cancelled

Monday, May 12, 2025Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Caerphilly beat St Albans at Rodney Parade to secure a league-cup double, capping off a remarkable season which sees them promoted.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas retain hope, Caerphilly denied perfect season

Tuesday, May 6, 2025Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Bedwas have kept the pressure on title rivals Beddau, while Caerphilly were denied a perfect season following a draw in their final game of the campaign.

Caerphilly RFC officially crowned Division 2 East Central champions

Monday, April 28, 2025Monday, April 28, 2025

Caerphilly have officially been crowned Division 2 East Central champions after extending their 100% season record with a win against Taffs Well.

Promotion hopefuls Bedwas suffer setback after loss to title rivals Beddau

Monday, April 28, 2025

Bedwas RFC’s hopes of promotion back to the WRU Community Premiership took a severe jolt as Beddau snatched a bonus point win giving Bedwas a mountain to climb to achieve top spot.

Rugby round-up: Blackwood clinch league title, Bedwas beaten in top-of-the-table battle

Monday, April 28, 2025Monday, April 28, 2025

There were contrasting fortunes on Saturday April 26, as Blackwood RFC clinched their league title in their final game – but in the tier above, Bedwas were knocked off top spot after defeat in a crunch title-decider.

Rugby preview: Blackwood look to clinch title as Bedwas in crunch top-of-the-table clash

Friday, April 25, 2025Friday, April 25, 2025

The club rugby season is drawing to an exciting conclusion, as title races and promotion battles go down to the wire – while others are left playing for pride.

Rugby round-up: Nelson pipped to title, Blackwood one win away from league win

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Club rugby was back over Easter weekend, with the end of the season in sight for teams across the pyramid.

Rugby round-up: Promotion and relegation battles heat up as season enters final stages

Monday, April 14, 2025Monday, April 14, 2025

As the season reaches its final stages, rugby clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are looking to finish their campaigns on a high – with some teams looking to secure promotion while others battle to beat the drop.

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