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Tag: Rugby union

Rugby round-up: Cross Keys and Newbridge into semi-finals as teams in cup action

Monday, October 28, 2024Monday, October 28, 2024

Teams across Caerphilly County Borough were playing in their respective cup competitions over the weekend.

Rugby round-up: Blackwood, Caerphilly, Fleur de Lys, and Deri strengthen their grip at the top

Tuesday, October 22, 2024Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Blackwood RFC, Caerphilly, Fleur de Lys, Deri, and New Tredegar all remain unbeaten at the top of their respective leagues after the weekend’s action.

Warm Blackwood welcome for head of Lesotho’s rugby federation

Friday, October 18, 2024Friday, October 18, 2024

The head of Lesotho’s rugby federation was welcomed to Blackwood Rugby Club earlier this week as part of his week-long visit to Wales.

Rugby round-up: Big wins and heavy defeats in mixed weekend for borough sides

Monday, October 14, 2024Monday, October 14, 2024

Bargoed, Bedwas, and New Tredegar were on the right side of heavy wins over the weekend, but there was little joy for Ynysddu, Abertysswg Falcons and Cwmcarn United.

Rugby round-up: Cup wins for Bargoed, Cross Keys, Bedwas and more

Monday, October 7, 2024Monday, October 7, 2024

It was knock-out rugby for teams across Caerphilly County Borough over the weekend, with sides taking a break from league action as they battled in their respective cup competitions.

Rugby round-up: Big wins for Bedwas, Caerphilly, and Machen; Nelson up and running

Monday, September 30, 2024Monday, September 30, 2024

There were heavy victories for Bedwas, Caerphilly, Machen, Fleur de Lys, Deri, and Blackwood Stars on Saturday September 28.

Rugby round-up: First league win for Bargoed, while Blackwood, Caerphilly, and Deri top tables

Monday, September 23, 2024Monday, October 7, 2024

Bargoed got their National Division Premiership campaign up and running with their first league win of the season, but there was disappointment for Cross Keys and Newbridge.

Rugby round-up: Wins for Newbridge and Blackwood as those at the top struggle

Monday, September 16, 2024Monday, September 16, 2024

There was disappointment for Caerphilly-based rugby clubs at the top of the pyramid, but more joy for those seeking promotion further down.

Rugby clubs back in action as 2024/25 season kicks off

Monday, September 9, 2024Monday, September 9, 2024

Newbridge and Cross Keys were among the sides who got their seasons off to a winning start as club rugby returned for the 2024/25 season over the weekend.

Wales women prepare for first test match of the season against Scotland

Thursday, September 5, 2024Thursday, September 5, 2024

Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham has named his side to face Scotland in Murrayfield on Friday September 6.

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