1st XV Match Report
Bargoed travelled to play Newbridge at the Welfare Ground in glorious conditions.
Newbridge scored first after a chip and chase and they converted the try to lead 7-0 early on.
They increased their lead when Bargoed offended and they were 10-0 up with a penalty kick.
Bargoed had started a little slow but were playing some good rugby which resulted in the hosts conceding a penalty.
Bargoed opted for the line-out and after a series of drives in the Newbridge 22 it was Will Gregory who got the opening score with a try after 19 minutes. Matthew Lewis converted to close the gap to 10-7.

Bargoed were now on top and they scored again with Morgan Edwards crashing over from short range after 25 minutes. Bargoed led 12-10.
The Bulls conceded a penalty and Newbridge opted for a penalty to regain the lead 13-10 after 28 minutes.
Bargoed struck back immediately with Lewis Bates cutting a great line to score from 35 metres. Lewis converted and Bargoed led 17-13

Bargoed had a scrum in midfield and they moved the ball to Lewis Bates who scythed through with a clean break and a second try. Lewis converted and Bargoed led 25-13.

Newbridge hit back when a Bargoed error gave them an opportunity in the Bargoed half and they took it with a converted try.
Half time Bargoed 25 Newbridge 20
Bargoed started the second half well and were on the attack in the opposition 22 but an error saw them lose the ball then concede a penalty.
Newbridge had a period of pressure but Bargoed defended well and managed to hold the ball up over the line.
Bargoed received a yellow card and Newbridge again applied pressure but Bargoed managed to clear their lines.
Newbridge came back at Bargoed who received a second yellow card and were now down to 13 men.
Newbridge continued to try and score, and when a penalty was conceded a third yellow card was issued.
Bargoed’s defence finally cracked and the numerical difference in the field saw Newbridge score wide out.
The try was converted and the hosts took the lead 27-25.
Bargoed responded and stretched Newbridge with some great speed of ball. Matthew Lewis made a break and put Dylan Williams in for a try that Lewis converted to make it 31-27 with 8 minutes to go.

Bargoed conceded another penalty and this enabled Newbridge to kick to the corner and drive the line-out and they scored a try which was converted to make it 34-31
Bargoed again for themselves into a position to score when they were awarded a penalty but the Ref adjudged that it was a double movement and a penalty was conceded.
Newbridge closed the game out and Bargoed will reflect on what was a good performance in scoring five tries but ultimately poor discipline cost us the game.
Well done to 17 year old Harvey Bryant in making his debut and playing his first senior match in a back line where the average age was 23.
It was also great to see Charlie Williams rewarded for a series of great performance for the Warriors.
This week Bargoed travel to Llangennech for another tough away fixture.
Warriors Match Report
Bargoed travelled to Bettws to play their third game in seven days and with the title in sight there was a lot to play for.
There were tries from Chris Cuss, Luke Ellaway, Jason James, Josh Michael, Brad Crossman with a double, and five conversions from Ben Jones.
The Warriors came out on top with six tries and clinched the league title 40-5 against a dogged Bettws outfit.
They now look forward to their fourth game in ten days as they face second placed Blackwood Stars at Stade de Libunus on Wednesday. Well done the Warriors what a season!!

Youth Match Report
Bargoed came away with a close 26-25 victory by the narrowest of margins at Caldicot in the Dragons Cup Final.
There were tries for Regan Fleet, Aiden Carter and a double for Charlie Bennett the extras from Cody Jones with the boot.
Bargoed knew that the challenge of Caldicot would be significant with a number of regional age grade players in their ranks, against a side with no representatives in the side.
Bargoed now look forward to the final date TBC.
Well done to all the players and coaching staff, well deserved.