Sport

Harrison Allen semi finals confirmed

Published

9 years ago

June 30, 2017

All-rounder: Nathan Banner scored 40 and took two wickets for Neyland

THIS season’s Harrison Allen Bowl competition has reached the semi-final stage and the draw made on Monday (Jun 26) at Haverfordwest Cricket Club makes for two interesting encounters.

Whitland v Neyland at Carew on Tuesday, July 11 and Haverfordwest v Cresselly at Pembroke Dock on Thursday, July 13.

The first semi-final is a repeat of the classic 2015 final, which Neyland won off the last ball.

The second semi-final is a repeat of the 2014 and 2016 Final, when Haverfordwest were triumphant on both occasions. Last year’s final went down to the final over when the Town paceman Adam James bowled a classic death over to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat for the Town, after Simon Holliday had scored a century in the 2nd Innings.

It was Holliday who was the star for Haverfordwest in their quarter final match up with Carew as he claimed two wickets and also scored a half century to help his side to an eighteen run victory over Carew last Thursday night (Jun 22).

Town batted first and made a good total of 163-6 from their 22 overs but Carew struggled early on in their reply.

They were reduced to 26-5 at one point but some late hitting from Brian Hall and Ceri Brace took the home side close to their target.

Adam James and Keiran O’Connor each took three wickets to bowl Carew out for 145 and send Town through to the Semi-finals.

On Tuesday, June 20 Cresselly cruised past second division strugglers Llanrhian at the picturesque Llandigigie Fawr ground by nine wickets, as Alex Bayley plundered an unbeaten 72. In contrast to their second round game where the Doves overcame Narberth by five runs in a tie which was in the balance throughout, the quarter final game was completed with no alarms.

The home side were restricted to 122-8 as the youthful seam attack of Sam Harts [3-30] and Tom Arthur [1-35] alongside veteran spinner Ryan Lewis [4-21] bowled well. Reliable Llanrhian batsmen Paul Lewis [60] and Ben Jones [19] were the only players to show any form before opening batsman Bailey came to the fore.

Bailey lost fellow opener Adam Chandler for 26 before County player Iwan Izzard ensured there were no concerns for Neilson Coles side as he finished on 13* and a semi-final spot secured on 124-1.

Neyland travelled to Oatfield Park on Monday (June 19) and overcame second division Burton by 47 runs with all-rounder Nathan Banner the star performer. He added 40 runs to the visitors scorecard after number three Nick Koomen had scored 63 runs, crashing two 6s and six 4s as the cornerstone of the ‘All Whites’ scorecard.

Banner’s innings, of two 6s and five 4s took Neyland from 108-4 after 16 overs after Koomen fell with the score on 132 and then veteran Andrew Miller contributed four singles to an eighth wicket parternship of 30 with Banner to their final total which ultimately proved too much for the Burton batsmen. Veteran seamer John Scale [2-23] and his nephew, spinner Morgan [2-30] bowled well before Banners onslaught caused skipper Richard Jones to try six bowlers to stem the tide.

Opening batsman Jonathan Venables scored 24 [3 fours] in adding 46 for the first wicket with compatriot Jack Davies [23; 1 six; 2 fours] as the home side made an early challenge for victory but this couldn’t be sustained as free scoring batsmen Jones [6] and Martin James[5] were dismissed with the score on 62.

Luke Hayman [10; 1 four] added 35 with Morgan Scale before Hayman was the third run out of the innings, with the score on 99. Scale hit two 6s and two 4s in his top score of 32 before being seventh out on 112. James Davies finished with two fours in an unbeaten 12 as the innings fell away on 128. Patrick Bellerby [1-26], and veteran spinner Andrew Miller [1-32] joined Banner [2-29] in bowling well for Neyland who progress to the semi-final stage for the first time since 2015.

Whitland skipper Iestyn Scourfield is leading his side with conviction this season as they beat St Ishamels on Wednesday (June 21) at Springfield by 32 runs. Scourfield chose to bat first and openers Dylan Balin and Geraint Jones added 43 runs in four overs before Jones [23; 1 six; 3 fours;] fell to the first ball of spinner Andrew Pawlett’s [1- 16] spell in the fifth over, caught by brother Jonathan.

Five runs later Blain departed for 25 [3 fours; 1 six] caught by Jay Power off the bowling of Andrew Palmer [2-42], which allowed Jonathan Thomas and Paul Davies to add 38 runs for the third wicket before Davies fell for 18[1 four] to Palmer via a catch to Daniel Flynn.

Scourfield was run out for 18 with the score on 131 before Matthew Davies, batting at number seven hit three 4s in scoring 22 as he became Brennan Devonald’s [2-29] second wicket with two balls of the innings remaining which closed on 153-7. Jonathan Thomas top scored with 31 as he hit three boundaries and a six before being bowled by Devonald with the score on 110.

Tish’s response was on the back foot after just three balls of the first over when Daniel Flynn was bowled by Thomas first ball, with the score on five.

Fellow opener, skipper Peter Bradshaw was joined by Jonathan Pawlett and added 62 runs before Pawlett departed for 44, having hit three 6s and three 4s, bowled by veteran Wayne Howells [2-31]. Bradshaw was dismissed with the score on 86 having hit three 4s, LBW to Scourfield, his first wicket in a 4-19 spell.

Scourfield was on a hat trick as Andrew Williams departed first ball via the safe hands of Howells, with only Devenold [14] and Andrew Pawlett [10*] then reaching double figures as he innings closed on 121ao in the 20th over with Scourfield bowling Power. Ben Harvey [1-3] had dismissed James Hall in his only over and Matthew Davies took 1-26 as the Whitland team supported the efforts of their Captain to take their place in the semi-final.

Sport

Pembrokeshire cricket results and tables – Week 5

Published

1 day ago

May 24, 2026

Herald Sport

Week 5 of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League delivered some emphatic wins, standout individual performances and movement at the top of several divisions as clubs battled for early-season momentum.

Match	Result
Neyland v Burton	Neyland (152-7) beat Burton (151 all out) by 3 wickets
Narberth v Carew	Carew (163 all out) beat Narberth (119 all out) by 44 runs
Herbrandston v Cresselly	Cresselly (205 all out) beat Herbrandston (60 all out) by 145 runs
Whitland v Saundersfoot	Saundersfoot (265-8) beat Whitland (179 all out) by 86 runs
Lawrenny v St Ishmaels	St Ishmaels (148-9) beat Lawrenny (144 all out) by 1 wicket

Top performers:

Jon Mansbridge (Saundersfoot) – 120
Ethan Hall (Carew) – 60
Charlie Arthur (Cresselly) – 6-19
Alan Webster (Neyland) – 30 & 4-20

Division 1 table

Pos	Team	P	Pts
1	Carew	5	79
2	Saundersfoot	5	70
3	Neyland	5	65
4	Cresselly	5	51
5	St Ishmaels	5	40
6	Herbrandston	5	39
7	Burton	5	39
8	Narberth	5	34
9	Whitland	5	32
10	Lawrenny	5	23

Match	Result
Llechryd v Hook	Hook (140-9) beat Llechryd (136-7) by 1 wicket
Haverfordwest v Johnston	Johnston (114-6) beat Haverfordwest (113-8) by 4 wickets
Fishguard v Llangwm	Fishguard (158-8) beat Llangwm (157-8) by 2 wickets
Cresselly II v Pembroke	Pembroke (235-7) beat Cresselly II (130 all out) by 105 runs
Llanrhian v Pembroke Dock	Pembroke Dock (104 all out) beat Llanrhian (92 all out) by 12 runs

Top performers:

Jack Harries (Pembroke) – 102
Steve Mills (Johnston) – 59* & 4-8
Jack Jones (Llanrhian) – 66*

Division 2 table

Pos	Team	P	Pts
1	Johnston	5	78
2	Pembroke	5	71
3	Haverfordwest	5	67
4	Cresselly II	5	64
5	Hook	5	62
6	Pembroke Dock	5	52
7	Fishguard	5	42
8	Llanrhian	5	37
9	Llangwm	5	30
10	Llechryd	5	30

</details> <details> <summary>Division 3 results</summary>

Match	Result
Pembroke II v Haverfordwest II	Pembroke II (179-4) beat Haverfordwest II (178-5) by 6 wickets
Burton II v Hundleton	Burton II (121 all out) beat Hundleton (113 all out) by 8 runs
Carew II v Kilgetty	Kilgetty (178-2) beat Carew II (174-5) by 8 wickets
Lamphey v Laugharne	Laugharne (259-5) beat Lamphey (190 all out) by 69 runs
Saundersfoot II v Stackpole	Saundersfoot II (143-4) beat Stackpole (142-6) by 6 wickets

Division 3 table

Pos	Team	P	Pts
1	Kilgetty	5	78
2	Laugharne	5	66
3	Carew II	5	62
4	Lamphey	5	54
5	Saundersfoot II	5	53
6	Hundleton	5	52
7	Burton II	4	52
8	Pembroke II	5	37
9	Haverfordwest II	5	30
10	Stackpole	4	20

</details> <details> <summary>Division 4 results</summary>

Match	Result
Haverfordwest III v Herbrandston II	Herbrandston II (99 all out) beat Haverfordwest III (65 all out) by 34 runs
Hook II v Lawrenny II	Lawrenny II (148-7) beat Hook II (136-7) by 12 runs
Crymych v Llechryd II	Crymych (253-5) beat Llechryd II (131-7) by 122 runs
Carew III v Narberth II	Narberth II (77-1) beat Carew III (76 all out) by 9 wickets
St Ishmaels II v Neyland II	St Ishmaels II (166-8) beat Neyland II (139 all out) by 27 runs

Division 4 table

Pos	Team	P	Pts
1	Narberth II	5	87
2	Lawrenny II	5	74
3	Hook II	5	65
4	Crymych	5	60
5	St Ishmaels II	5	55

</details> <details> <summary>Division 5 & 6 results</summary>

Division 5

Cresselly III beat Hundleton II by 81 runs
Llangwm II beat Llanrhian II by 9 wickets
Whitland II beat Pembroke Dock II by 85 runs

Division 5 leaders:

Cresselly III – 86 pts
Whitland II – 72 pts
Llanrhian II – 67 pts

Division 6

Neyland III beat H’West/Cresselly by 9 wickets
Haverfordwest IV beat Kilgetty II by 8 wickets
Laugharne II beat Whitland III by 143 runs

Division 6 leaders:

Whitland III – 71 pts
Lamphey II – 56 pts
Neyland III – 55 pts

Sport

Three days of world-class motorsport set to return to Mid Wales this September

Published

4 days ago

May 21, 2026

Herald Sport

Expanded Rali Ceredigion event to bring elite rally drivers, historic cars and millions for the local economy

THE ROAR of rally engines will return to Mid Wales this autumn as the JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion makes its much-anticipated comeback from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6.

Now firmly established as one of the biggest events on the UK motorsport calendar, the rally will once again bring world-class competition to the roads of Ceredigion and Powys, with drivers competing across three major championships.

The event will host rounds of the FIA European Rally Championship, the British Rally Championship and the European Historic Rally Championship, the latter making its first appearance at the Welsh event.

Organisers say the addition of historic rally cars will add a new attraction for spectators, with iconic vehicles from previous generations expected to take part alongside today’s top competitors.

Expanded programme planned

Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 event will begin with a ceremonial start and rally showcase on Aberystwyth promenade on Thursday evening (Sept 3), before competitive stages get underway across Mid Wales throughout the weekend.

The rally has grown into a major tourism and economic boost for the region, attracting tens of thousands of visitors and putting local communities, businesses and landscapes in front of an international audience.

Figures from last year’s event showed a total economic impact of £11.6 million, including an estimated £5.59 million in direct spending, with businesses across the region reporting increased visitor numbers, overnight stays and higher spending.

Council backs return of event

The Leader of Ceredigion County Council, Cllr Bryan Davies said: “We’re proud to welcome Rali Ceredigion back to the county for 2026. The event continues to grow year on year, bringing significant benefits to our communities, local businesses and the wider economy.

“With an expanded programme and the addition of the European Historic Rally Championship, this year’s event promises to attract even more visitors to the region.

“As a council, our focus is on working closely with organisers and partners to ensure residents are well informed and that the event is delivered safely and successfully for everyone.”

Organisers are working alongside Ceredigion County Council, Powys County Council and emergency services to ensure the event is delivered safely, with details of road closures, timings and routes expected to be released in the coming months.

Historic rally cars to join line-up

Rali Ceredigion Director Charlie Jukes said organisers were excited to expand the event once again.

He said: “The addition of the European Historic Rally Championship is a fantastic development, adding even more variety and appeal for fans, with a wider range of iconic rally cars expected to take part.

“Rali Ceredigion continues to grow in scale and reputation and we’re proud to work alongside local authorities, partners and communities to deliver an event that showcases the very best of the region and generates a significant positive impact.”

Residents and businesses are being encouraged to plan ahead, with community engagement activity expected to begin before the summer.

Photo caption:

Rally return: Last year’s JDS Machinery Rali Ceredigion attracted thousands of spectators and delivered a major boost to the local economy (Pic: Supplied).

Sport

Vikings make history with cup final win

Published

4 days ago

May 21, 2026

Herald Sport

HAKIN UNITED have made Pembrokeshire football history after retaining the West Wales Intermediate Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Penlan at the Swansea.com Stadium.

Ashley Bevan’s first-half goal proved decisive on Thursday evening as Scott Davies’ side became the first Pembrokeshire team to win the competition in back-to-back seasons.

It was another memorable night for the Vikings, who have now reached three finals in four years and added the cup to their league success to complete an outstanding double.

Penlan began strongly, with Kyle Hughes seeing a deflected effort drift narrowly wide before Kieran Jenkins curled a shot into the arms of Hakin goalkeeper Rory Williams.

Williams was called into action again after a defensive mistake allowed Jenkins a sight of goal, while at the other end Jack Britton was unable to generate enough power on a header inside the area.

Hakin grew into the contest, with Camron Thomas and Bevan both seeing efforts blocked following a half-cleared corner.

Williams then produced one of the key moments of the match, racing from his area to make a perfectly-timed sliding challenge as Penlan threatened to break through.

Ben Aldred went close with a rising 25-yard strike which flew over the bar, before the game became increasingly scrappy, with Britton and Jordan Kilby both booked for late challenges.

The breakthrough came in the 34th minute. Shane Walsh made ground down the left and squared the ball across the area for Bevan, who slid in to finish and give Hakin a 1-0 half-time lead.

There was a brief delay after the interval while the stadium lights were switched on, before Penlan pushed for an equaliser.

Dylyn Perkins had a shot blocked by Britton, while Bevan remained a constant threat for Hakin and later fired over after Kieran King’s cross was only partly cleared.

Hakin suffered a blow when Aldred landed awkwardly after clearing a dangerous Perkins free-kick and was forced off. Craig Nicholson came on and slotted into a solid defensive line alongside Jay Power, King and the impressive Camron Thomas.

Penlan defender Jack Jenkins was booked for bringing down Bevan from behind, while Hakin substitute Liam Parks almost added a second when he latched onto a through ball over goalkeeper Luke Davies, only to lose his footing at the vital moment.

Parks later cut the ball back for Mason Dolling, whose low effort flashed just wide.

Penlan’s hopes suffered a late setback when substitute Anthony Finselbach was shown a straight red card by referee Ben Williams for a challenge on Matthew Broome.

At the final whistle, Hakin’s players and supporters celebrated a famous victory.

The Vikings have now won the West Wales Intermediate Cup five times and sit third on the all-time winners’ list, behind West End and Ragged School, who have lifted the trophy seven times each.

Penlan: Luke Davies, Jenson Lorey, Corey Young (Jaye Tebay 89), Liam Logan (captain), Jack Jenkins, Jamie James, Kyle Hughes, Navan Green (Anthony Finselbach 76), Thomas Davies, Kieran Jenkins, Dylan Perkins (Jayden Blackmore 76).

Substitutes not used: Robert Shannon, Kian Finselbach.

Hakin United: Rory Williams, Kieran King, Camron Thomas, Ben Aldred (Craig Nicholson 70), Jay Power, Jack Britton, Cameron Brunton (Mason Dolling 59), Jordan Kilby (Mark Jones 90), Ashley Bevan (Liam Parks 74), Ryan Wilson (captain), Shane Walsh (Matthew Broome 83).

Referee: Ben Williams.

Assistants: Cilan Thomas and Nick Pryor.

Fourth official: Kevin Price.