Round Up: SWALEC League East Divisions

The narrow 13-7 home victory may have been routine but it was a historic day for the Merthyr valley side and their 200 army of supporters who witnessed the third successive promotion to finish as Division Two runners-up behind champions Tredegar.

Bedlinog treasurer Lyn Jones said: "It's a tremendous achievement for the squad of players we've got.

"We've all been together for six years now and it's a special time for the whole village.

"It was a big step up this year and to finish as runners-up is a huge achievement. But we believe we can do ourselves proud in Division One next year."

Ian Grzalac and Ryan Jayne were the heroes in either half as Bedlinog overcame a sloppy start to achieve their dream.

Grzalac won a line-out and was pushed over the try-line by his fellow forwards before Jayne's strike on 65 minutes sparked wild celebrations to make it a Bank Holiday to remember.

Fourth-placed Gilfach Goch ran in six tries for a bonus point 42-15 win over lowly Fleur de Lys while Mountain Ash grabbed a nervy 20-16 victory against Abercynon.

Rhydyfelin pulled off a shock 17-13 success over Llantrisant while Ynysybwl inflicted the 22nd straight defeat of Treherbert's dismal season.

Llandaff sealed the Division Four East championship by three points with a hard fought 21-7 at Monmouth.

Lowly Chepstow hammered Crumlin 49-19, third-placed Nantyglo gained the upper hand with a 19-17 away win over rivals Rhiwbina while Risca collected maximum points with a 30-10 success at Brynithel.