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Pembrokeshire Rugby Previews 06-01-24

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2 years ago

January 4, 2024

The forecast looks promising and teams up and down the county will be hoping the rain stays away and we start the year with a full complement of fixtures. Will the Otters continue their unbeaten season? Can Haverfordwest make a push for promotion from division three? Just some of the interesting stories developing around the county.

WRU Championship West – Dunvant vs Narberth

The Otters are top of the Championship West and have had a faultless season so far, they travel to Dunvant in search of another bonus point win. Narberth’s ability to rotate the starting 15 and get the same convincing results has been most impressive and demonstrates how strong the squad is. Their opponents this weekend sit in fourth having won eight of their thirteen games played. A tough test for the Otters on the road, however they’ve overcome every test so far this season with flying colours, they will hope this continues.

Division 2 West – Tycroes vs Tenby United

Tycroes have struggled so far this season and sit second from bottom in the second division, while Tenby have impressed winning 7 out of 8 games. The Seasiders have games in hand over the three teams who sit above them in the table and will be aiming to challenge for the title. Games like this are where Tenby need to win and secure a bonus point too.

Fishguard vs St Clears

Fishguard sit mid-table in the second division and this weekend they host table toppers St Clears. However the table is slightly distorted as Fishguard have only lost one game more than St Clears this season yet find themselves a long way behind their points tally. St Clears have played four games more than Fishguard and this fixture will be more evenly matched than the table suggests. While Fishguard are outsiders for promotion they are a good outfit and enough to cause problems for anyone in this league. A tricky one for the league leaders.

Milford United vs Loughor

With just three wins so far this season the Marriners sit third from bottom and in an uncomfortable league position. Loughor are the visitors to the Obs this weekend, they sit third in the table and have impressed since September. The hosts will be keen to start the new year with a positive result and to begin a run of form that will steer them clear of the drop zone.

Division 3 West – Haverfordwest vs Llanybydder

The Blues host Llanybydder who sit rock bottom of the division on minus two points after a points deduction and have yet to win a game. The hosts will see a bonus point win on the cards here and may use this opportunity to rotate the starting 15 or to try some new things. A win would close the gap on the Cardigan who sit top as the hosts catch up on their games in hand.

St Davids vs Aberaeron

The Saints are in excellent form as they have four wins on the bounce, scoring over 50 points in two of those four games. No longer is St Davids a fixture teams may look forward to, as they are now a real threat to anyone in this division. Aberaeron sit second and are a very strong outfit, Saints however will be full of confidence. Haverfordwest will be hoping for a favour off Saints here as they chase down Cardigan and Aberaeron in their promotion push.

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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

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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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17 hours ago

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.