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Lawrenny reach Harrison Allen final

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6 years ago

July 10, 2019

LAWRENNY became the first side into the 2019 Harrison Allen Bowl final on Tuesday (Jul 9) as they beat Saundersfoot by five wickets in a thrilling game.

Saundersfoot had knocked out holders Cresselly in the quarter finals to ensure their would be a new name on the trophy this year and they looked to set a good score after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Openers Danny Caine and Nick Cope shared 44 runs for the first wicket.

Lawrenny then made the breakthrough as Cope, who made a score of 25, was caught by Joe Kidney off the bowling of Rob Williams.

Brad McDermott-Jenkins then bowled Caine on a score of 38 that included three fours and a six.

Ryan Morton then bowled Sam Franklin on a score of 19 and he did the same to John Mansbridge as Saundersfoot were reduced to 95-4.

Tom Mansbridge then took control as he hit four sixes and a four in a score of 50.

He had seen James Caine bowled by Kurtis Marsh and the same bowler then had Mansbridge caught to bring his excellent knock to an end.

Marsh then claimed his third wicket as he had Yannic Parker stumped by James Phillips.

Gareth Edwards then hit a six on the final ball to see Saundersfoot finish on 154-7.

Lawrenny got their reply off to a good start as Harry Thomas and Kurtis Marsh shared 56 runs for the first wicket.

Thomas made a score of 21 but he then edged behind to Taran Richards off the bowling of Danny Caine.

Marsh had hit five fours and a six in his score of 38 but he was then bowled by Nick Cope.

Brad McDermott-Jenkins was then caught by Tom Mansbridge off the bowling of Neil Powling.

Cope then struck again as he had James Phillips caught by John Mansbridge as Lawrenny slipped to 88-4.

Joe Kidney and Steve Lewis then shared 43 runs for the fifth wicket to put Lawrenny in touching distance.

When Lewis was caught by Richards off the bowling of Tom Mansbridge, Lawrenny still needed 24 from the final 18 balls.

They got that down to 13 from the final over and it was Kidney who kept his nerve with two runs, a four, another two runs and then a six off the final ball to spark wild scenes.

It meant that Kidney finished not out on 44 with two fours and three sixes and that Lawrenny had reached the Bowl final for the second successive year.

The Harrison Allen Bowl final will take place on Saturday, August 31, in Cresselly.

Lawrenny will play the winners of the second semi-final between Haverfordwest and Whitland which takes place in Carew tomorrow night (Jul 11).

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AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
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A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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December 14, 2025

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HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.