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Football: Duo pay tribute to players

MERTHYR management duo Garry Shephard and Danny Carter have paid tribute to their players following a chaotic couple of weeks at Penydarren Park. Read

Football: Three-sy does it for Martyrs boss

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Rugby: Friendly under fire

THE Broncos lost to division five south central side Pyle in this pre-season friendly in a match split into three 35-minute sessions. Read

Gwent stay in third spot

RHYMNEY Gwent had some unfinished business at the Park when they entertained Nantyglo in an MBA League division two fixture. Read

Four goal haul for star Ritson

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Bowls: Rhymney Gwent take revenge

IT was back to the more mundane affairs of the Rhymney and Sirhowy Valley League for Rhymney Gwent Bowling Club. Read

The First XV welcomed Llanelli to Glan-yr-Afon Park for the 1st time and gave a very creditable performance, just going down 7-8,whilst the Stars travelled to Coventry Welsh and came away with a 43-10 victory over the midlanders. Read

Friendly fixture fought out in heavy weather

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Football: Boss lays into ‘prima donnas’

IT was the worst possible start to the Martyrs’ 2008-9 season – a humiliating three-goal defeat that left player-manager Garry Sheppard promising a “ruthless” approach to team selection. Read

What lies ahead for Martyrs

What will lie ahead for Garry Shephard (inset), Danny Carter, the Merthyr Tydfil players and supporters over the next nine months or so? Read

Bulldogs lose their undefeated record

THE BLACKWOOD Bulldogs suffered heartache as their undefeated Welsh Conference season came to an end in the Grand Final at the Brewery Field in Bridgend. Read

Karate: Ward captures second dan

THE success story of Bargoed Shotokan Karate Club continued as assistant instructor Amanda Ward (right) earned the rank of 2nd dan. Read

Football: Thomas on song

FORMER Merthyr trialist Danny Thomas pounced on a number of defensive lapses by the visitors to score a hat-trick and clinch a win for the Welsh Premier League side at Richmond Park. Read

Rugby: Star Owen’s on the money

HAVING secured third place in division one east last season by a point from rivals Bargoed, players at Blackwood eventually rounded off the campaign with an evening of awards. Read

Rugby league: Bull's eye

BLACKWOOD Bulldogs put in an outstanding second half performance to overcome Cardiff Demons and qualify for the Welsh Grand Final at the Brewery Field in Bridgend on Sunday. Read

Football: Ramsey targets Baggies clash

AARON Ramsey is targeting a place in the starting line-up when Arsenal kick-off their Premier League campaign on August 16 and a first Welsh cap. Read

Bowls: It’s just not your day, Ray

RHYMNEY Gwent Bowling Club are through to the final of the Monmouthshire BA Cup after a nail-biting two-shot win over Pontyfelin at Cross Keys Park. Read