Championship Division

Crymych 5 – Ammanford 21

CRYMYCH’S battle to stay in the Championship Division continues as they fell to a 21-5 defeat against Ammanford, who secured a season double over their opponents. A sluggish first half left Crymych trailing too far behind to recover despite an improved second-half performance.

Ammanford’s powerful pack and cohesive backs dominated early on, running in three tries in the first half. Full-back Gareth Rees converted all three to establish a commanding 21-0 lead at the break. Crymych managed a single unconverted try in the second half through replacement winger Hedd George but could not close the gap further.

This defeat marks Crymych’s 11th loss of the season, leaving them in ninth place and in danger of being drawn into the relegation battle. While they remain outside the bottom two, their struggles with slow starts and fundamental errors must be addressed urgently.

Crymych’s upcoming fixtures will be crucial, with the team needing to improve their defensive discipline and sharpen their attack to secure their Championship Division status. The pressure is mounting as the season progresses.

Man of the match was Marco Dallavalle pictured above

Premiership Division

Llangennech 28 – Narberth 8

Narberth’s fight to climb out of the Premiership Division’s basement suffered another setback as they fell to Llangennech, who completed the double over the Otters. Following a disappointing 36-5 defeat to Bargoed the previous week, Narberth aimed for a turnaround but succumbed to a 28-8 loss.

The Otters started brightly with a penalty from Jonathan Rogers, but Llangennech quickly seized control. Two penalties by Steffan Marshall gave the home side the lead before yellow cards for Rob Evans and Geraint Llewellyn disrupted Narberth’s rhythm. Llangennech capitalized on the numerical advantage with tries from Jack Spencer and Josh Edwards, the latter converted by Marshall.

Despite a spirited effort, Narberth trailed by 20 points at halftime. A late consolation try from fitness and defense coach Matthew John showcased his enduring talent, but it was too little, too late. Callum Jenkins sealed the game for Llangennech with a fourth try, earning them a bonus point.

Narberth remains in a precarious position, just four points ahead of bottom club Newcastle Emlyn, who earned a vital win over Brecon. With table-toppers Pontypridd next on the schedule, the Otters face a monumental task to avoid further trouble.

Narberth host Pontypridd next, hoping to avenge their earlier 52-23 defeat at Sardis Road. It promises to be a crucial fixture for the team’s survival hopes.

‘Disappointing’ Blues are lacking in confidence
Haverfordwest 19 – Llandeilo 21

Haverfordwest’s struggles continued in a narrow 21-19 defeat to Llandeilo on home turf. The Blues lacked confidence, with handling errors and poor decisions proving costly. Llandeilo capitalized early, but Haverfordwest clawed back to lead 11-9 at halftime, thanks to three penalties from Jack Codd and a late try.

However, the Blues failed to maintain their momentum in the second half. Despite a late surge, which included a try by Guy Barrons, they fell just short, leaving them to reflect on missed opportunities against a beatable opponent.

Tries: Haverfordwest – Guy Barrons, Scott Candler; Llandeilo – Osian Rees, Toby Ricketts
Penalties: Haverfordwest – Jack Codd (3); Llandeilo – Steff Roberts (3)
Conversion: Llandeilo – Steff Griffiths

Cardigan suffer defeat at the hands of skillful Llangadog
Cardigan 19 – Llangadog 24

After their WRU Division Three Cup success, Cardigan suffered a 24-19 defeat to Llangadog. Cardigan started strongly but conceded several tries to trail 14-7 at halftime.

Llangadog’s Shaun Leonard kept them in contention with four penalties, but defensive lapses allowed the visitors to pull ahead with two late tries. Despite Leonard’s efforts, including a well-taken conversion, Cardigan couldn’t overturn the deficit.

Tries: Cardigan – Ben Hughes; Llangadog – Tom Brady, Steffan Thomas, Iestyn Williams
Conversion: Cardigan – Shaun Leonard; Llangadog – Ceri Williams (3)
Penalties: Cardigan – Shaun Leonard (4)

Match abandoned after referee dispute
Narberth Athletic 11 – Neyland 24 (Abandoned after 62 minutes)

A fiery clash between Narberth Athletic and Neyland ended prematurely after tensions boiled over in the second half. Despite leading 11-5 at halftime, Narberth saw the tide turn as Neyland surged ahead to 24-11 with four tries.

The game descended into chaos when a Narberth player allegedly made contact with the referee, prompting the match official to abandon the game amidst heated crowd reactions. The WRU will now determine whether the result stands or if further action is necessary.

Tries: Narberth Athletic – Stephen Pilot; Neyland – George Evans, Josh Watts, Matthew Coles, Owen Hamer
Penalties: Narberth Athletic – Shane Rossiter (2)
Conversions: Neyland – George Evans (2)

Six-try quins overwhelm the Wasps
Pembroke Dock Harlequins 42 – Llangwm 10

Pembroke Dock Harlequins delivered a masterclass against Llangwm, securing a dominant 42-10 victory. The Quins ran in six tries, with captain Ben Hathaway converting all of them and leading by example with one try of his own.

Llangwm’s flashes of brilliance, including contributions from Ieuan Power and Ryan Banner, were not enough to stem the Quins’ relentless attacking display. Hathaway’s leadership and the Quins’ cohesive play ensured a comfortable win and a season double over their rivals.

Tries: Pembroke Dock Harlequins – Tom Donovan, Craig Barnett, Harry Owen, Morgan Rogers, Ben Hathaway, Ryan Neilson
Conversions: Pembroke Dock Harlequins – Ben Hathaway (6)
Try: Llangwm – Matthew Hughes
Conversion: Llangwm – Breig Matthews
Penalty: Llangwm – Breig Matthews