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Hakin stun Penlan to reach West Wales Cup semi-finals

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4 years ago

March 6, 2022

HAKIN United reached the semi-finals of the West Wales Cup on Saturday (Mar 5) as they put in an excellent performance to see off West Wales Premier League leaders Penlan.

It was a physical and, at times, feisty encounter with 12 yellow cards handed out by referee David Keane, who has previously taken charge of a West Wales Cup final.

A big crowd gathered at the Observatory Field for one of the stand-out ties of the quarter finals and it was the home side who signalled their intent early on, Jack Britton flashing a shot just wide.

Penlan then saw a free kick go over the bar but Hakin had another good chance soon after but Shane Walsh headed over.

The visitors, who are unbeaten in their league this season, pushed forward but Hakin were able to deal with the danger well, Camron Thomas coping well on the left hand side.

Midway through the first half it was Hakin who took the lead as a corner into the box wasn’t gathered by Penlan keeper Marcus Collins and Shane Walsh was on hand to stab the ball home.

Moments later the game’s first flashpoint came as Penlan’s Nathan Lewis was shown a yellow card for a push in the back as Hakin cleared the ball. Hakin’s Walsh was also shown a yellow card.

After that had settled down Hakin won a free kick in the middle of the Penlan half. Britton floated the ball to the back post and Ashley Bevan headed the ball back across goal and into the top corner.

Penlan began to look for a way back into the game and saw Sam Lewis fire over before a Dale Rowe cross was just too high for his team mates and Hakin were able to clear.

Ryan Wilson sent a shot wide on the stroke of half time as the home side continued to look for more goals.

It remained 2-0 at the break but the visitors came out for the second half determined to get themselves back in the game.

*It was a physical encounter between two top teams*

They hit the bar from an early corner but on 54 minutes it was Hakin who scored to all but seal their passage into the next round.

Camron Thomas’ cross into the box wasn’t cleared and it fell to Ashley Bevan who had time to turn and fire into the bottom left corner of the net to make it 3-0.

Bevan had another chance soon after before Ben Aldred fired a long-range free kick inches wide of the goal.

With nine minutes to go Hakin’s win was secured as sub Justin Harding crossed into the box for Britton who hit the ball into the bottom left corner.

Penlan kept playing and felt they should have had a late free kick when one of their players was brought down but it wasn’t given.

Hakin saw the game out to inflict a first defeat on Penlan since August and they will now look forward to their semi-final match up.

Hakin United: Sam Franklin, Jay Power, Camron Thomas, Mark Jones, Jake Merry, Ben Aldred, Shane Walsh, Jack Britton, Ashley Bevan, Ryan Wilson, Leon Luby. Subs: Craig Nicholson, Jaden Chapman, Gareth Fawcett, Justin Harding, Garin Gardner.

Penlan: Marcus Collins, Dale Rowe, Dylan Rich, Luke Edwards, Rhys Coffey, Jamie James, Nathan Lewis, Cory Charles, Sam Lewis, Jordan Doyle, Luke Dalling. Subs: Chris Fisher, Ben Simons, Dale Otten, Darren Rowe, Ashley Jones.

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December 14, 2025

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Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

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.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

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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17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

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.