The Warriors travelled the short distance to Stade de Libunus to play Blackwood Stars in a Division East 5 top of the table clash, with both sides promoted. 

However this was also a clash between two sides fighting for the title as Champions. 

Bargoed were playing down the slope in the first half and scored early through a close range try from Ben Palmer to lead 5-0.

Bargoed increased the lead a few minutes later with impressive centre Luke Ellaway scoring a try and Brad Crossman converting to make it 12-0

The Stars had a period of pressure playing up the slope and were rewarded with a converted try to make it 12-7 with 20 minutes gone. 

Bargoed struck back though scoring a third try from hard carrying back rower Leon James who crashed over to increase The Warriors lead to 17-7. 

The Warriors were playing with more confidence in attack after a tough 30 mins against a physical and committed Stars side. 

This resulted in a try for Brad Crossman who scored a try and worked hard to get over the line for the bonus point try. Ben Jones converted and Bargoed led 24-7 at half time. 

The hosts started the second half down the slope and immediately applied pressure on Bargoed. However the defensive effort was excellent with great organisation, communication and commitment.

The Warriors transitioned from defence to attack to break out and score against the run of play with a try by James Chard against his previous team. He showed great power and determination to touch down and with Ben Jones converting this increased the lead to 31-7

The Stars hit back with a converted try to make it 31-12

Bargoed made some changes and they had a great impact bringing energy and work rate. Jake Thomas worked hard in the tight and loose and bagged two tries off the bench, both converted by Ben Jones to increase the lead to 45-12 and close the game out with a bonus point win. 

It was also great to see ex Bargoed 1st XV player Liam Matthews back playing, this time for the Stars on permit. 

The Warriors now have one final home game against Bettws on Saturday with the league already wrapped up,  and with Blackwood Stars also confirmed as runners up and promoted from Division 5 East.