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Rugby: Go Ponty!

SUPPORT is building for regional rugby to be resurrected in Pontypridd as the debate goes on as to where a fifth professional team could be based. Read

Football: Sports camps draw stars

YOUNGSTERS from across South Wales have been taking part in training sessions with football players from Cardiff City this month as part of the summer sports camps at the University of Glamorgan. Read

Rugby: Fans give Ponty plenty of support

PONTYPRIDD fans have come out in force to support the return of a regional side to the South Wales valleys. Here’s what some of them told the Observer. Read

Cricket: Creigiau’s Kenny makes them jump to victory

Creigiau 135-1 Hopkinstown 134 all out Read

Rugby: Gareth’s boys crush Clifton

FOR the second week running, Llanharan saw off the threat of English opposition, playing some impressive rugby in their visit to the outskirts of Bristol. Read

Rugby: A fight to the finish

FOR new coach Matthew Silva, this was a far more satisfying view of his new charges than the dispiriting fade-out against Pontypridd. Read

Football: Treforest triumph despite captain’s send-off

IN the opening game of the season, Treforest welcomed Abercwmboi to the White Tips Stadium for what proved an enthralling game. Read

Football: Tonyrefail don’t give easy ride to new boys Llanbradach

Tonyrefail 4 Llanbradach 2 Read

Football: Talbot go all out for league debut

AFC Talbot Green 1Brynna 3 Read

Bowls: Vipers show no mercy to the Lions

Ely Valley Vipers 18 Pengelli Lions 9 Read

Rugby: Pontypridd pass the Titans test

PONTYPRIDD came through a stern physical test against English division one side Rotherham Titans to claim a hard fought victory. Read

Cricket: It’s tee time for Llantwit Fadre

ALTHOUGH it has not been possible to play cricket because of the atrocious weather, Llantwit Fardre Cricket Club managed to hold its annual golf day at Pontypridd Golf Club where more than 20 teams competed for a galaxy of fine prizes. Read