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Tag: Rugby union

Cefn Hengoed’s Dai Flanagan lands new job at English rugby giants

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Former Dragons RFC head coach Dai Flanagan has been appointed attack coach at English Premiership Rugby side Saracens.

Bedwas RFC’s youth team relaunched ahead of new season

Tuesday, June 24, 2025Tuesday, June 24, 2025

“This provides an opportunity for young players to develop within the club. We’ve got an experienced coaching team ready to go, and we’re building something special for young talent.”

End of season silverware for Caerphilly, Deri, Senghenydd Sirens, and Bargoed Warriors

Monday, June 2, 2025Monday, June 2, 2025

Four Caerphilly County Borough rugby union sides ended successful campaigns by picking up Worthington’s Mid District Cup silverware.

Aber Valley Male Voice Choir gives Lions roaring send-off ahead of Australia tour

Wednesday, May 28, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Aber Valley Male Voice Choir performed at the British and Irish Lions’ ‘Pre Tour Roar Dinner’ event at London’s Grosvenor Hotel, as the side prepares to tour Australia this summer.

Ystrad Mynach to host 2025 Six Nations Women’s Summer Series

Wednesday, May 28, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The competition features predominantly under-20s squads from Wales, England, France, Ireland, Italy, and Scotland.

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.

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