Caerphilly Rugby Club

Did you know our ground once hosted a professional derby?

On 6 May 2017, Virginia Park stepped in to host Dragons v Cardiff Blues in the Pro12, after their usual home couldn't fit the fixture in. 5,167 fans packed in, still the biggest crowd this ground has ever seen.

Not bad for a pitch we call home every week. Diolch am ddarllen.

🎉 LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT VENUE? Y LOLFA HAS YOU COVERED! 🎉

Whatever the occasion — big or small, formal or fun — Y Lolfa at Caerphilly RFC is the ideal space to host it! 💚🤍

📋 PERFECT FOR:
✅ Weddings & receptions
✅ Anniversaries & milestone birthdays
✅ Christenings & baby showers
✅ Engagement parties
✅ Wakes & celebrations of life
✅ Corporate events & meetings
✅ Conferences & training days
✅ Team building events
✅ Charity events & fundraisers
✅ Christmas parties
✅ Children's parties
✅ Club & society functions

🍽️ CATERING TO SUIT YOU

Hot or cold • Sit-down or buffet style • Tailored menus to fit your event

🅿️ Plenty of on-site parking

🍻 AND THE PARTY DOESN'T HAVE TO STOP!

With 2 additional bar facilities on-site — including pool tables, dart boards,and multiple screens — your guests can carry on the celebration long into the night!

📞 Get in touch today to chat through your event — we'd love to help make it one to remember!

The Caerphilly RFC Annual General Meeting takes place on Friday 11 September at 7pm in the Players Bar.

A proper look back at the season just gone and a look ahead at what comes next, with the bar open. If you care about where this club goes, this is the room to be in.

Diolch.

🏉 We're Hiring – Backs Coach

Caerphilly RFC are on the lookout for a passionate and driven Backs Coach to join our coaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in developing an attacking, confident back line while contributing to the growth of a proud community rugby club.

Job Title: Backs Coach

Role Summary: The Backs Coach is responsible for planning and delivering coaching for the back line, helping develop a creative, well-organised unit that contributes to the overall team performance. The role will work with the Head/Forwards Coach to ensure the team operates with a clear and cohesive playing style.

We are looking for someone who…

Is a forward thinking coach that can get the best of their players by developing strong relationships
Wants to learn and improve as a coach and actively seeks to develop their craft
Has experience of working in a club environment and can develop young players as part of a community rugby club

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver backs-specific coaching during weekly training sessions.
Coach and develop key areas of the game including attacking shape, decision making, handling and passing, kicking strategy, counter attack and defensive systems in the wider channels.
Work collaboratively with the Forwards Coach to ensure training sessions reflect the team's overall game plan.
Assist with match preparation, including selection discussions and tactical planning.
Support the team on match days with backs organisation and in-game adjustments.
Promote high standards of discipline, work ethic, and team culture within the squad.
Contribute to player development and provide feedback to players to improve performance.
Maintain communication with the club committee regarding team performance, needs, and development.

You'll want this job if…

You are passionate about developing backs and building an attacking game people want to watch.
You enjoy working as part of a coaching team and contributing to a shared game plan.
You want to help players improve and support the growth of a community rugby club.
You enjoy the competitive and social environment of community rugby.

Skills & Experience (Desirable)

WRU Level 2 is Essential for the role.
WRU Level 3 (or equivalent) coaching award would be desirable.
At least 2 years experience coaching senior rugby at division 1 or above

Please forward your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are attracted to the advertised role to:

[email protected]

Josh Hayward takes Man of the Match, sponsored by Wests Club Barbers & Grooming, after a hard fought 24 to 19 win over Dowlais.

Josh was in the thick of everything from first whistle to last and thoroughly earned it. Diolch.

Wests Club

A full afternoon of rugby on in the clubhouse today. Bristol v Gloucester from 3pm, then South Africa v New Zealand at 4:10, before Swansea v Wrexham takes over the screens at 8pm.

Bar open throughout and everyone welcome. Diolch.

Cam Isaac takes Man of the Match, sponsored by Wests Club Barbers & Grooming. Wests Club

Not the result we wanted last night, going down 40 to 26, but Cam was outstanding throughout and never dropped his standards once. Plenty to build on.