NATIONAL LEAGUES

CAERPHILLY took another step towards the title in Three East A with a comprehensive 48-0 win at Blackwood Stars.

Gareth Dare, Ben Sparey and Gary Davies were all at the double for the Cheesemen with Tom Candy and Josh Williams also on the scoresheet, while Matt Hurley converted four of the eight tries.

The win takes Caerphilly to within four points of leaders Hartridge with two games in hand and are well on course for promotion – as the top two are set to go up to Two East for next season.

Caerphilly also have two games in hand on second-placed Chepstow

Meanwhile basement boys Llanhilleth finally picked up their first win of the campaign – at the 17th time of asking – after defeating RTB Ebbw Vale 28-24.

James Foreshaw, Owen Thomas and Kyle Griffiths scored for Llanhilleth with Blaine Groves adding the extras from the tee, including a late penalty to seal a dramatic win.

Visitors RTB left with two bonus points after out-scoring Llanhilleth four tries to three.

In One North, Nant Conwy hit Ruthin for six in a 38-12 home win that saw them extend their lead at the top to eight points.

Delwyn Jones, Carwyn Davies, Ifan Hughes, Sion Pringle, Cai Jones, Ifan Pyrs were the try scorers with Jones booting four conversions.

Chasing side Pwllheli do have two games in hand on Nant, though.

Elsewhere in the division, Bro Ffestiniog were comfortable 43-8 home victors over winless bottom side Abergele.