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Tag: Rugby union

‘Now is the right time for a change’: Gatland thanks Wales fans after departure

Tuesday, February 11, 2025Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Gatland, who is Wales’ longest-serving and most decorated head coach, departs following Saturday’s Six Nations defeat to Italy – Wales’ 14th consecutive loss.

Rugby round-up: Wins for Bedwas and Hafodyrynys on quiet weekend

Monday, February 10, 2025Monday, February 10, 2025

Most sides across Caerphilly County Borough had a weekend off with Wales in action, but there were still some crucial ties at play as the season nears its conclusion.

Wales U20s beat Italy thanks to winning kick from Senghenydd star

Friday, February 7, 2025Friday, February 7, 2025

Former Senghenydd RFC youth team player Harri Ford has helped Wales U20s to their first Six Nations away win since 2020.

Youth team narrowly misses out on WRU Bowl semi-finals

Thursday, February 6, 2025Thursday, February 6, 2025

Senghenydd RFC Youth narrowly missed out on a semi-final place in the WRU U18s Bowl after losing 22-12 away to Aberystwyth.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas climb the table as Penallta slip up

Monday, February 3, 2025Monday, February 3, 2025

With the season fast approaching its conclusion, sides across Caerphilly County Borough make their final push for promotion as others fight for safety.

‘Six Nations must remain on free-to-air TV’

Thursday, January 30, 2025Thursday, January 30, 2025

Senedd Members called for the Six Nations to stay on free-to-air television amid reports the tournament could go behind a paywall from 2026.

Former Senghenydd RFC youth star named in Wales U20s Six Nations squad

Thursday, January 23, 2025Thursday, January 23, 2025

Former Senghenydd RFC youth team player Harri Ford has been named in Wales’ Men’s U20s squad ahead of the Six Nations.

Rugby round-up: Penallta top of table, Blackwood’s 100% record ends

Monday, January 20, 2025

Penallta remain top of the National Championship East, while Cwmcarn United recorded their first win of the season – but Blackwood’s 100% record is over.

Warren Gatland names Wales’ Six Nations squad

Monday, January 13, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

Wales begin their 2025 Six Nations campaign against France in Paris on Friday January 31, and will be looking to end a 12-game losing run.

Rugby round-up: Penallta climb to summit as cold snap sees most games called off

Monday, January 13, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

Penallta’s win over Talywain saw them climb to the top of the National Championship East, leapfrogging Bedwas – whose visit to Treorchy was postponed.

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