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Youth, junior teams and amateur sporting events in Wales. en-gb WalesOnline http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/football-duo-pay-tribute-to-players-91466-21617602/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/football-duo-pay-tribute-to-players-91466-21617602/ MERTHYR management duo Garry Shephard and Danny Carter have paid tribute to their players following a chaotic couple of weeks at Penydarren Park. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/football-three-sy-does-it-for-martyrs-boss-91466-21617610/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/football-three-sy-does-it-for-martyrs-boss-91466-21617610/ Merthyr Tydfil 4 Stourbridge 1 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/rugby-friendly-under-fire-91466-21617598/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/rugby-friendly-under-fire-91466-21617598/ THE Broncos lost to division five south central side Pyle in this pre-season friendly in a match split into three 35-minute sessions. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/gwent-stay-in-third-spot-91466-21617599/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/gwent-stay-in-third-spot-91466-21617599/ RHYMNEY Gwent had some unfinished business at the Park when they entertained Nantyglo in an MBA League division two fixture. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/four-goal-haul-for-star-ritson-91466-21617606/ Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/28/four-goal-haul-for-star-ritson-91466-21617606/ Cascade 3St Athan 4 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/bowls-rhymney-gwent-take-revenge-91466-21572827/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/bowls-rhymney-gwent-take-revenge-91466-21572827/ IT was back to the more mundane affairs of the Rhymney and Sirhowy Valley League for Rhymney Gwent Bowling Club. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/promising-openings-91466-21572828/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/promising-openings-91466-21572828/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/friendly-fixture-fought-out-in-heavy-weather-91466-21572829/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/friendly-fixture-fought-out-in-heavy-weather-91466-21572829/ Bargoed 10Cwmllynfell 5 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/football-boss-lays-into-prima-donnas-91466-21572834/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/21/football-boss-lays-into-prima-donnas-91466-21572834/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/14/what-lies-ahead-for-martyrs-91466-21525895/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/14/what-lies-ahead-for-martyrs-91466-21525895/ What will lie ahead for Garry Shephard (inset), Danny Carter, the Merthyr Tydfil players and supporters over the next nine months or so? http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/14/bulldogs-lose-their-undefeated-record-91466-21526448/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/14/bulldogs-lose-their-undefeated-record-91466-21526448/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/karate-ward-captures-second-dan-91466-21493650/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:22:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/karate-ward-captures-second-dan-91466-21493650/ THE success story of Bargoed Shotokan Karate Club continued as assistant instructor Amanda Ward (right) earned the rank of 2nd dan. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/football-thomas-on-song-91466-21493649/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:19:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/football-thomas-on-song-91466-21493649/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/rugby-star-owen-s-on-the-money-91466-21493642/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:16:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/rugby-star-owen-s-on-the-money-91466-21493642/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/rugby-league-bull-s-eye-91466-21493552/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:14:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/rugby-league-bull-s-eye-91466-21493552/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/football-ramsey-targets-baggies-clash-91466-21493551/ Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:13:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/08/football-ramsey-targets-baggies-clash-91466-21493551/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/07/bowls-it-s-just-not-your-day-ray-91466-21476828/ Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/08/07/bowls-it-s-just-not-your-day-ray-91466-21476828/ 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. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/07/31/bowls-a-royal-performance-in-the-park-91466-21434857/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/07/31/bowls-a-royal-performance-in-the-park-91466-21434857/ Rhymney Royal BC 103Rogerstone BC 61 http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/07/31/tributes-as-boxing-champ-gamble-65-is-laid-to-rest-91466-21434861/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/07/31/tributes-as-boxing-champ-gamble-65-is-laid-to-rest-91466-21434861/ FAMILY, friends and former boxers paid their last respects to one of the Valley’s top boxers. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/07/31/rugby-league-crusaders-crush-liverpool-91466-21434862/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/grassroots/rhymney-valley-sport/2008/07/31/rugby-league-crusaders-crush-liverpool-91466-21434862/ Crusaders Colts 34Liverpool Buccaneers 16