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Cricket: Brothers help Ponty to victory

PONTYPRIDD CC travelled to play Christchurch in Ferndale in the Rhondda Midweek League where brothers Andrew and Gavin Collins opened after skipper Gethin Smart won the toss. Read

Football: Geraint’s high hopes for Colchester

CWMPARC-BORN football manager Geraint Williams hopes his Colchester side will bounce straight back after relegation, writes CHRIS HAINES. Read

Martial arts: Duo take European medals

RHONDDA Taekwondo Club are celebrating a successful summer by offering free beginners lessons. Read

Rugby: Wattstown’s friendly win

WATTSTOWN continued their pre-season preparations with a spirited effort in the Porth sevens on Saturday. Read

Bowls: Hard work pays off for Gelligaled

TRAINING and coaching sessions each Friday evening has improved the performance of several Gelligaled Bowls Club players, particularly new members. Read

Rugby: Grand event for youngsters

GRAND Slam-winning rugby players Gavin Henson and Lee Byrne were among the special guests at the Rhondda Schools presentation evening, writes CHRIS HAINES. Read

Bowls: Broncos’ narrow win over Lions

Rhondda Borough Bowling Association Junior League Read

Rugby: Female players wanted

TYLORSTOWN RFC are inviting women to come along to a training session at Penrhys Park on August 6 starting at 6.30pm. Read

Cycling: Evans above other competitors

RYAN Evans tops the points table of the Acme Wheelers (Rhondda CC) Bwlch Hill climb series after a convincing win over club rivals with his time of 13:27 enough to clinch maximum points. Read

Junior rugby: Training sessions

YOUNG players are welcome to join in training sessions held by Maerdy Junior Rugby every Wednesday. Read

Tennis: Lucy’s player of the year

VALLEY tennis star Lucy Pethig was named Disabilities Player of the Year at a glittering ceremony. Read

Basketball: We're not finished, says Rebels chief

RHONDDA Rebels Women’s Basketball manager Andrew Tynan has condemned speculation that the team will disband next year because of a lack of players, writes DAVE EDWARDS. Read

Football: FC Portho make it four for four

Tonyrefail Leisure Leagues Round Up Read

Junior bowls: Vipers’ bite too much for Lions

IN the Lions lineup new recruits Dominic Griffiths and Jack Jones, both 11-years-old, are proving to become excellent players. Read

Cycling: Record-breaking run for Wheeler Hughes

FOUR elite club riders lined up for a showdown in the Acme Wheelers (Rhondda) five-mile sprint series event number three. Read

Golf: Butler cup tournament

THE 12th annual golf tournament in memory of Brian Butler was held at Rhondda Golf Club by members of Perkin Elmer Golfing Society. Read

Boxing: Percy Jones was a real knockout

PORTH-BORN World flyweight champion Percy Jones proved his bravery both inside and outside of the ring. Read

Sport: Success in the family

COUSINS from Tonyrefail are celebrating their sporting success. Read

Pool: Turbo-charged Arms side take winning streak to six

THE Turberville Arms extended their run to six games undefeated when they travelled to the Village Tavern, Treherbert. Read

Athletics: Well done Carol

RHONDDA athlete Carol Bridge finished a respectable ninth at the World University Triathlon Championship. Read