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Tag: Rugby union

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.

How Penallta RFC is turning the corner to face its future

Friday, April 11, 2025Friday, April 11, 2025

Penallta RFC have begun a project to inject new ideas into how it operates and perhaps paving the way for others to follow.

Rugby round-up: Keys’ cup final heartbreak; Bedwas, Nelson, Rhymney among league leaders

Tuesday, April 8, 2025Tuesday, April 8, 2025

While Cross Keys were gracing the hallowed turf at the home of Welsh rugby, other teams battled it out in their respective leagues as the season’s end approaches.

‘It just wasn’t our day’: Praise for Cross Keys players after cup final defeat

Monday, April 7, 2025Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Cross Keys’ director of rugby Morgan Stoddart praised his players’ efforts following their WRU Premiership Cup final defeat to Pontypridd.

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