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Narberth and Saundersfoot cut short by rain
NARBERTH’s game with Saundersfoot was abandoned on Saturday (Jun 5) as rain ruined any chance of a result for both sides.
Narberth had posted 229-8 in their 45 overs after being asked to bat by their opponents.
The made a good start too with openers Hadleigh Luff and Richard Adams sharing 48 runs for the first wicket.
Luff had hit five fours in a score of 26 but he was then run out.
Adams and Jamie McCormack then shared another 46 runs for the second wicket as they continued to put runs on the board.
McCormack hit five fours and a six as he raced to a score of 35 but he was then caught by Sam Franklin off the bowling of Neil Powling.
Nick Cope then bowled Adams on a score of 33 before Powling caught and bowled Kyle Quartermaine to leave Narberth on 106-4.
Jordan Howell and Lewis Hough then shared 86 runs for the fifth wicket to put the home side in a strong position.
Howell hit seven fours in a score of 38 but he was stumped by Daniel Brace off the bowling of Cope.
Tudor Hurle then had Ben Quartermaine caught by Danny Caine and two balls later he bowled Hough.
Hough hit five fours and four sixes as he scored 58 from 45 balls but his wicket left Narberth on 208-7.
Hurle also had Loui Davies caught by Brace as Narberth set Saundersfoot 230 to win the game.
Their reply did not get off to the best of starts, however, as Ben Quartermaine caught and bowled Danny Caine for a duck.
Scott Helmich made 14 before he was bowled by Loui Davies and Quartermaine then had Nick Cope caught by Daniel Hughes to leave Saundersfoot on 32-3.
Opener Tom Mansbridge and Sam Franklin then shared 95 runs for the fourth wicket to keep their side in with a chance of winning.
Mansbridge hit six fours in a score of 59 but he was caught by Kyle Quartermaine off the bowling of Ben Hughes.
Franklin hit five fours and two sixes in a score of 53 but he was caught and bowled by Ben Hughes.
Hughes also bowled John Mansbridge but with rain coming down the players were forced off.
No further play was possible as both teams took home their bonus points accrued from the game.
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Rugby Weekly – Tenby’s promotion push continues
It’s crunch time for all rugby clubs around the county, whether promotion is their aim or fighting relegation or even just trying to improve their league position, it’s now or never.
Last weekend saw an important win for Fishguard in division two west which should put any relegation fears to bed completely. James Griffiths added an impressive 18 points for the Seagulls as they defeated Nantgaredig 33-19.
Elsewhere in the second division, Milford were beaten 32-8 by a good Lampeter outfit. The Mariners are still a little too close for comfort with the drop zone but should have enough quality to see them safe.
At the other end of the table Tenby sit in second place and have played fewer games than leaders St Clears and third place Lampeter. They won impressively again last weekend, beating Pontyberem 64-19 at Haywood Lane. Fletcher Broadhurst impressed with two tries as did Hywel Baker who also grabbed himself a brace. Another excellent performance in an outstanding season so far in which promotion would be the absolute icing on the cake.
In Division Three West, Pembroke were well beaten by Laugharne 74-15 in which the outstanding Liam Price and Nico Setaro both crossed the whitewash 4 teams a piece. The latter also added 7 successful conversions.
There was a local derby at Pill Parks where Llangwm hosted Pembroke Dock Quins and it was an exciting clash. The visitors won narrowly 28-23, Craig Barnett and Gethin Bradney both scored two tries for the Quins. The Wasps battled hard and will be proud of their performance, Gethin Thomas impressed for the hosts with two tries of his own but it wasn’t enough to secure the points.
St David’s hosted the high flying Cardigan outfit and were unable to score in reply to the visitors 20 points, with it ending 20-0. The Saints however won’t be losing too much sleep over it as they have had a great season so far.
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Crunch time – Pembrokeshire Division 1 Round Up
An important round of fixtures last weekend, saw Fishguard’s fate in theory sealed if not mathematically. Neyland join them in the relegation places and look unlikely to be able to escape them now. While the Seasiders moved up to fourth, in what is an excellent return to Pembrokeshire’s top flight.
Noir’s men won 2-1 over Monkton Swifts, in a win that puts Tenby on 28 points in fourth but level on points with the Bridge who sit in third. Goals from two of their star players ensured the three points, with Darryl Mansbridge and Adam Muskett finding the back of the net.
Meanwhile, Hakin saw off ten men Pennar 3-1 who lost Connor Roberts a key player to a red card after just 29 minutes. Frustration got the better of manager Carl Vincent who also saw red near the end.
Carew came out on top of a five goal thriller away at Fishguard Sports who now look to be all but relegated. The visitors played a large portion of the game with ten men after losing keeper Harries to a red card just before the interval. It ended 3-2 with the visitors taking the points thanks to goals from a Hinchcliffe brace and Morgan.
In the six pointer at the foot of the table, it ended up being a single point for both teams. Neyland and Kilgetty couldn’t be separated as they drew 2-2, a result that is far more damaging for Neyland than Kilgetty. Neyland now sit three points behind Kilgetty but having played four games more than them. A win for Kilgetty in their remaining seven games would mean Neyland have to win at least two of their remaining three games which seems unlikely.
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The Treble is on – Goodwick win again.
Goodwick went into their visit to Merlins Bridge in the Senior Cup as firm favourites, against a Bridge side capable of causing an upset. However there was no magic of the cup on this occasion for the Wizards.
Goodwick put five past the hosts and made sure it was a comfortable afternoon for them as they’ve become very used to lately. A brace a piece for Dalling and Haworth along with a Horgan goal sealed the deal for O’Sullivans men.
Another dominant display for an excellent outfit, who were missing a key player in Rhys Jones although their strength in depth was really demonstrated here. The treble must now be on everyone’s minds even if they don’t want to talk about it too much yet. You definitely wouldn’t bet against this team right now.
The win means Goodwick are into their second semi final of the season, ahead of their huge clash with Penlan in the West Wales Cup semi final on the 2nd of April.
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