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Vikings see off Wizards to reach Senior Cup semis

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4 years ago

February 13, 2022

HAKIN UNITED reached the semi-finals of the Senior Cup on Saturday (Feb 12) as they beat Merlins Bridge 4-1 at The Obs.

They now await the winner of the quarter final tie between Neyland and St Clears, which has been re-scheduled for Saturday, February 19.

Conditions were not easy for both sides as wind and rain battered the Observatory field for much of the 90 minutes.

Merlins Bridge had a claim for a penalty when Matthew D’Ivry went down under a challenge from Mark Jones but the referee waved away the appeals.

A few moments later the ball was played into the Hakin box and Will Haworth looked to pounce but home keeper Sam Franklin was able to get to the ball before Haworth could.

Hakin then had a couple of chances before they were given a chance to take the lead with just over half an hour gone.

Shane Walsh played the ball through for Camron Thomas and he was taken out, giving the referee no option but to point for the spot.

Ben Aldred buried the spot kick in the bottom left corner to give the Vikings the lead.

Leon Luby then saw a shot blocked before the break and the Vikings held on to their lead until the half time whistle.

Hakin started the second half well with Luby and Thomas combining well before the latter saw his effort blocked.

Just a minute later though the home side did double their lead as Walsh crossed into the box for Ashley Bevan who tapped home to make it 2-0.

That dented Bridge’s hopes of getting back in the game and Hakin continued to pile the pressure on.

The wind was playing havoc throughout and ten minutes into the second half it almost proved costly as James Dickson’s throw was held up allowing Jack Britton to head the ball into the path of Bevan but he fired over.

On the hour mark the Wizards had an excellent chance to get themselves back in the game. The ball was played over the defenders and Haworth stayed onside before latching on to it but he saw his shot saved by Franklin.

They were made to pay for that miss soon after as sub Justin Harding’s cross-come-shot from the right curled over Dickson and into the corner of the net to make it 3-0 to the hosts.

Merlins Bridge did pull a goal back with twelve minutes to go as Jordan Williams fired in to the bottom right corner.

It wasn’t enough to spark a comeback though and Hakin could have had more goals. Sub Gareth Fawcett was through on goal but sent his chip wide and then also saw another shot go wide late on.

As the clock ticked on to 90 minutes, Luby played the ball through for Harding and he cut inside his man on the edge of the box before curling the ball into the bottom right corner of the net to seal the win.

Hakin return to league action on Saturday, February 12, as they travel to Clarbeston Road. Merlins Bridge are also in league action as they travel to Hundleton.

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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.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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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
St Twynnells – bye week

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.