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Sam Warburton to the manor born as a thrusting, young Wales captain

 

If there was another World Cup next year we would be looking to win it, says the impressive young Welsh openside flanker

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Coleg Gwent sporting students set for Welsh championships

 

Sporting hopefuls at Coleg Gwent are gearing up for the Welsh Colleges National Championships this week.

Over 100 students will represent the College at events in Cardiff and Swansea taking place between November 7 and 10.

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Penallta RFC to play Nelson RFC for the first time in Bonfire Night cup tie

 
Gareth Edwards, Penallta RFC (Blue and Yellow) and Jonathan Difford, Nelson RFC (Black and Red)

Penallta RFC and Nelson RFC will play against each other for the first time in their histories.

On Bonfire Night, the two clubs will meet each other in the First Round of the Worthington Mid District Cup.

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Badminton: Mid Glamorgan secure another win

 

Mid Glamorgan rode to victory in the second game of the season beating Worcestershire 14 – 1 away at Barnt Green.

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Match report: Bedwas RFC 15 Swansea RFC 13

 
Richard Powell lines up his match winning penalty versus Swansea

Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 29 2011.
Match report by John Meredith and photography by Roddy Wood

Bedwas entertained Swansea looking to bounce back from the disappointment against Pontypridd last week and get back to winning ways.

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Match report: Pontypridd RFC 34 Bedwas RFC 26

 
Kieron Jenkins on the charge during his 100th appearance for Bedwas

Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 22 2011.
Match report and photography by Ian Lovell

Bedwas dominated the first half and build up a fair lead only to concede a last play interception try to take away a losing bonus point-the very least they deserved for their efforts.

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Wales look to keep coach Shaun Edwards out of England’s hands

 

• Defence coach out of contract after World Cup
• Edwards’ link to Wasps may be under threat

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Rugby World Cup 2011: Wales denied once more as Australia take third

 

• Wales beaten 21-18 by Wallabies at Eden Park
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Warren Gatland: Wales considered faking injury in defeat to France

 

• ‘Morally, it wasn’t the right thing to do,’ says Gatland
• Coach again criticises red card for Sam Warburton
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Rugby World Cup: Gethin Jenkins to captain Wales against Australia in third place play-off

 

Gethin Jenkins will captain a Wales side which shows three changes, plus one positional, to the starting line-up for the Rugby World Cup 3rd place play-off clash with Australia at Eden Park on Friday.

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Match report: Bedwas RFC 22 Llandovery RFC 19

 
Rodger MacBurney crosses for his first Bedwas try

Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday October 15 2011.
Match report by John Meredith, photography by Ian Lovell

A last kick of the game penalty by Bedwas outside half Richard Powell clinched victory for the home side in what at times was an uninspiring encounter.

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Nathan Cleverly wins one for Wales as he retains WBO title

 

• Defending champion beats Tony Bellew in grudge match
• James DeGale is new European super-middleweight champion

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