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Burton seal title and return to Division 1

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3 years ago

August 22, 2022

BURTON sealed their return to Division 1 on Saturday (Aug 20) as they beat Johnston by 56 runs.

The result also secured the Division 2 title for Burton and afterwards they celebrated a successful season which saw their ladies win the Cup and their second team win Division 4.

Going into the game, Burton were just two points ahead of nearest challengers Herbrandston and knew if they didn’t win their game, Herbie could have won the title.

Johnston won the toss on Saturday and they chose to field. Burton went on to score 226-8 from their 45 overs.

Toby Hayman and Richard James opened up with 45 runs but Gary James made the breakthrough as he had Richard James caught by Lewis Boswell on a score of 25.

Hayman and Jonathan Venables added another 40 runs for the second wicket before Venables was also caught by Boswell off the bowling of James on a score of 21.

Toby Hayman had hit seven four in his score of 38 but he was then caught by Darren Lewis off the bowling of James.

Luke Hayman scored 10 but he was bowled by James and soon after Lee Summons had Martin James caught by Boswell.

That saw Burton slip to 99-5 and it was soon 123-6 as Morgan Scale was caught by Josh Hicks off the bowling of Nick Davies on a score of 14.

James Davies scored 15 but he was then bowled by Summons as Burton were reduced to 142-7.

However, Robert Webb and Dan Ridge batted well, sharing 84 runs for the eighth wicket.

Ridge cracked two sixes and six fours in his score of 46 but he was then caught by Chris Fitzpatrick off the bowling of Johnny Summons.

It left Webb unbeaten on a score of 44 that included seven fours. That meant that Johnston would need 227 to win the game.

Chris Fitzpatrick and Lee Summons shared 46 runs for Johnston at the start of their reply but Fitzpatrick was the first to fall as he was bowled by Luke Hayman.

Summons and Josh Hicks added another 41 runs for the second wicket but Hicks was then trapped leg before by Morgan Scale.

Summons then reached his half century but Lewis Boswell was bowled by Scale on a score of 11.

Gary James then fell to the bowling of Dan Ridge who then also bowled Keegan Codd.

Inbetween those wickets was the wicket of Summons who had reached a score of 85 after hitting eight fours and three sixes. Morgan Scale bowled him and the wicket of Codd soon after left Johnston on 154-6.

That soon became 155-7 as Johnny Summons was run out by Iestyn Evans.

Gethin Bateman was then caught by Toby Hayman off the bowling of Ridge who then also took the wicket of Emma Summons.

James Davies then bowled Darren Lewis to bring the game to a close and the Burton celebrations could begin.

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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.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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6 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
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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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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.