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Jones’ century sends Neyland through

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8 years ago

June 1, 2018

NEYLAND are through to the second round of the Alec Colley tournament after they beat Hook on Thursday night (May 31).

Scott Jones was the star of the show for his side as he hit a century to help them to a massive total of 233-2 from their 20 overs.

In reply, Hook could only reach 120-5, falling 113 runs short and Neyland will go on to play Whitland in the second round.

Paul Miller and George Evans opened the batting for the home side and they shared an opening stand of 26 before Miller was bowled by Andrew Thomas for a score of 23.

Evans fell soon after but Hook were unable to take any further wickets as Scott Jones and Steven Murray took over.

They smashed the ball to all parts of the ground and after 14 overs they reached 154-2 with the partnership still going strong on 112. Both batsmen had passed their half centuries and they continued to punish the Hook bowlers.

They then took their side past 200 runs and Murray went on to finish not out on 81 with Jones making an excellent unbeaten century on 104.

It meant their partnership came to an end on 199 runs in what was an excellent display from both players.

Hook knew they faced a tough test if they were to knock of the runs required but they lost opener Clout for a duck to the bowling of Tom Pritchard.

George James and Jacob Lay then shared 36 runs for the second wicket partnership but Pritchard struck again and James departed having scored 34.

Lloyd Grayshon was then caught by Murray off the bowling of Pritchard for a duck and moments later, Lay was trapped leg before by Rodney Murphy for a score of 9.

That saw Hook slip to 49-4 in the tenth over and the game was slipping away from them.

Dafydd Bowen and Phil Griffiths came together at the crease and the pair played some excellent shots and they shared 46 runs for the fifth wicket.

Griffiths made 27 before he was out to the bowling of George Evans.

Bowen and Seth Willington played some excellent shots towards the end but it was too late for Hook as they finished well short on 120-5. Willington had made his way to 8 not out while Bowen finished not out on 29.

Neyland will now play Whitland in the second round on Tuesday, June 12. This week’s other first round match saw Burton take on Pembroke Dock and it was Burton who went through. They bowled the Dock out for 65 before passing their target in the eighth over.

Burton now go on to face Johnston in the second round on Wednesday, June 13.

Other second round fixtures include holders Lawrenny hosting Pembroke while Haverfordwest take on Saundersfoot and Cresselly host Kilgetty.

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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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1 hour 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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5 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.