Local Angharad James-Turner leads Cymru in historic Euro ’25 play-off final

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Double podium finish for local rally driver

Kilgetty AFC Women score new Lucozade kit thanks to Tenby Post Office Stores

Wales v Ireland – how to follow all the action

Carew crush Llangwm as Hicks and Davies shine; Cresselly extend Division 1 lead

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Published

8 months ago

November 29, 2024

TONIGHT (Nov 29), Pembrokeshire’s own Angharad James-Turner will captain the Cymru Women’s national football team in the first leg of their crucial Euro 2025 play-off final against the Republic of Ireland in Cardiff. As the youngest player ever to accumulate 100 caps for Cymru, Angharad’s leadership and experience will be invaluable as Cymru battles for a spot in next summer’s European Championship.

Angharad James’ footballing career began in the heart of Pembrokeshire, where she first showcased her talent with local club Manorbier Ladies, not far from her hometown of Haverfordwest. Her ability on the pitch quickly caught the attention of larger clubs, and at 16, she joined the Arsenal Academy. By 2011, she had made her debut for Arsenal in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, marking the start of an illustrious career.

From there, James has played for an impressive array of clubs across the globe, including Notts County, Yeovil Town, Everton, Reading, North Carolina Courage, Orlando Pride, and Tottenham Hotspur. Her versatility as a midfielder, as well as her time playing as a fullback at Spurs, has earned her a reputation as an exceptional player who can control the game and set up her teammates with key assists

Now 30, James has become the heartbeat of the Welsh national team. She was named Cymru captain in October 2024, taking over the leadership role from Sophie Ingle. Despite the big shoes to fill, Angharad has proven herself to be more than capable, leading her team through tough qualifiers, including the pivotal play-offs for Euro 2025

Angharad’s international career is nothing short of remarkable. She made her senior debut for Wales at just 17 and reached 100 caps in 2022, the same day Wales qualified for the World Cup play-offs for the first time. Her contribution to Welsh football has been pivotal, and she was named to represent Team GB at the London 2012 Olympics

Off the pitch, Angharad is equally impressive. She’s a proud Welsh speaker and regularly conducts interviews in Welsh, despite the challenges of living abroad for much of her career. In a recent social media post, she spoke about her ongoing commitment to the language, sharing her belief that it’s important to keep Welsh alive and accessible

In addition to her football career, Angharad is also a proud co-owner of a coffee van, “Two Sides Grind,” which she runs with her partner Amy James-Turner and their dog, Betsy. The duo is working towards one day owning a coffee shop, demonstrating Angharad’s entrepreneurial spirit

For those in Pembrokeshire, Angharad’s journey is a point of immense pride. From her early days in Manorbier to becoming the captain of Wales, she is an inspiration to young athletes across the county. Her determination, humility, and skill make her a true role model, not only in Wales but around the world.

As Cymru takes on the Republic of Ireland in tonight’s crucial first leg, Angharad James-Turner’s leadership will be central to their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2025. Whatever the outcome, Pembrokeshire can be proud of one of their own leading the charge for Welsh football at the highest level.

Wales v Republic of Ireland (first leg)

29th of November, Cardiff City Stadium. K.O. 19:15pm

Match Of The Day Wales – BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer
Radio Wales Sport and Chwaraeon Radio Cymru and BBC Sounds
Follow all updates on the BBC Sport website and app.

Republic of Ireland v Wales (second leg)

3rd of December, Aviva Stadium. K.O. 19:30pm

Match Of The Day Wales – BBC One Wales, BBC Three and BBC iPlayer
Radio Wales Sport and Chwaraeon Radio Cymru and BBC Sounds
Follow all updates on the BBC Sport website and app.

Published

7 hours ago

July 20, 2025

Herald Sport

CAREW produced the standout performance of the weekend as they demolished LLANGWM by 225 runs in a one-sided affair. TIM HICKS smashed 108 and NOAH DAVIES struck a superb 100 not out before destroying the Llangwm batting with 6-5.

CRESSELLY retained top spot in Division 1 with a 117-run win at LAWRENNY, with KYLE QUARTERMAINE hitting 81 and TOM ARTHUR claiming 4-27. Meanwhile, HERBRANDSTON defeated HAVERFORDWEST by 114 runs in a low-scoring contest, where DEAN JOHN and NATHAN BANNER starred with both bat and ball.

BURTON edged past NEYLAND by 3 wickets in a close finish, and WHITLAND chased 254 to beat SAUNDERSFOOT in a high-scoring thriller, thanks to an unbeaten 108 from GERAINT JONES.

DIVISION 1 RESULTS (Saturday, July 19):

LAWRENNY 131 all out lost to CRESSELLY 248-8 by 117 runs
HAVERFORDWEST 91 all out lost to HERBRANDSTON 205 all out by 114 runs
CAREW 289-8 beat LLANGWM 64 all out by 225 runs
BURTON 201-7 beat NEYLAND 197-8 by 3 wickets
WHITLAND 259-5 beat SAUNDERSFOOT 253-4 by 5 wickets

LEAGUE TABLES

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Cresselly	13	12	1	47	56	231
Carew	13	11	2	51	62	226
Herbrandston	13	8	5	44	54	182
Saundersfoot	13	7	6	49	50	176
Neyland	13	7	6	44	52	168
Lawrenny	13	7	6	39	54	165
Burton	13	5	8	45	47	142
Whitland	13	5	8	45	36	135
Haverfordwest	13	3	10	39	42	113
Llangwm	13	0	13	24	26	50

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
St Ishmaels	13	11	2	53	61	227
Narberth	12	9	3	55	55	220
Hook	13	10	3	58	50	211
Pembroke	13	9	4	63	53	206
Llechryd	13	7	6	52	47	172
Cresselly II	13	6	7	49	37	150
Johnston	13	5	8	49	50	149
Carew II	13	3	10	48	43	124
Llanrhian	13	3	10	55	26	111
Burton II	12	1	11	31	22	63

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Pembroke Dock	12	10	2	40	54	221
Fishguard	13	11	2	45	50	215
Lamphey	13	8	5	48	48	178
Haverfordwest II	13	6	6	52	47	164
Hundleton	13	6	7	42	41	147
Stackpole	12	5	7	45	36	134
Laugharne	12	5	6	43	35	134
Kilgetty	12	4	7	47	27	134
Neyland II	13	2	11	39	28	87
Hook II	11	3	7	34	19	83

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Pembroke II	13	12	1	57	55	236
Saundersfoot II	13	10	2	51	52	203
St Ishmaels II	13	9	4	58	50	198
Crymych	13	8	4	52	44	176
Lawrenny II	13	7	5	46	47	164
Haverfordwest III	13	5	6	50	39	159
Carew III	13	4	6	48	30	118
Llangwm II	13	2	11	56	27	103
Llanrhian II	13	1	10	44	24	98
Narberth II	13	2	11	42	24	87

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Herbrandston II	13	11	2	50	58	228
Llechryd II	13	9	3	53	50	206
Pembroke Dock II	13	9	3	54	49	197
Whitland II	11	6	4	42	29	153
Cresselly III	12	4	7	49	36	127
Hundleton II	12	4	7	41	27	112
Haverfordwest IV	12	3	8	45	26	111
Neyland III	12	0	12	40	14	53

Published

5 days ago

July 15, 2025

Herald Sport

A 20-HOUR round trip to Machrihanish Airbase in Campbeltown, Scotland, proved more than worthwhile for 17-year-old rally driver Henri Cynwyl, who returned to Wales with two podium finishes.

Henri, from Ponthirwaun, claimed third place on both days of competition in the British Junior Championship and the 1000cc Ecosse Challenge, strengthening his lead in the F1000 British Junior Championship.

The two-day Mach1 Stages Rally was organised by Dunfermline Car Club, with 31 F1000 members taking to the fast tarmac stages of the airbase, cheered on by a warm Scottish welcome.

“I’m really pleased,” said Henri, who was co-driven by Geraint Evans from Bala. “The stages were long, and I much prefer long stages to short ones as I get into a flow. The fast tarmac really suited my car.”

Now in his second and final year in the championship, Henri is backed by a number of local businesses from the Cardigan area.

“I’m so grateful to all of my sponsors and team,” he said. “The car is prepared by Castle Motors in Newcastle Emlyn, and we’ve just welcomed Pembrokeshire College as one of my new sponsors for 2025.”

Henri is currently undertaking an apprenticeship as an electrician with both Pembrokeshire College and DJ Hoyland.

The next round of the F1000 Championship will take place at Wheaton Barracks in Blackpool at the start of August.

Published

6 days ago

July 15, 2025

Herald Sport

KILGETTY AFC Women’s Team has received a brand-new Lucozade Sport Kit, thanks to a nomination by Tenby Post Office Stores and local supporter Fiona Malone.

The donation includes reusable drinks bottles, bibs, a football carrier bag, a kit bag, and bottles of Lucozade Sport – part of a UK-wide initiative that saw only ten teams selected to receive the sports kits.

Fiona Malone, who nominated the team, said: “We were really happy to nominate Kilgetty AFC Women’s football team when we were asked by Lucozade. My son plays for Kilgetty Under-13s, and the whole club is incredibly inclusive, so when Lucozade asked, we immediately thought of the women’s team.”

The kit was officially handed over on Sunday (July 13) during the club’s Chwarae FOR HER Wales v England watch party at Kilgetty AFC Football Club, Kingsmoor Sports Club.

A spokesperson for Kilgetty AFC Women said: “We are very grateful to receive all of the items from Tenby Post Office Stores and Lucozade. We particularly appreciate the reusable drinks bottles and Lucozade Sport drinks – we’ve been bringing our own, or using the men’s bottles. The bibs are great, and the new bags will be really useful. Thank you!”

Pembroke III

Llechryd III

H’West/Cresselly

Lamphey II

Kilgetty II

Whitland III

The women’s team continues to grow as part of the wider female football movement in Wales, supported by local businesses and groups. Ongoing kit sponsorship for the girls’ teams has come from Ty Francis and New York Welsh, while Tesco Stronger Starts funding and FAW grants have supported equipment and coach education.

The women’s team has also received training kit sponsorship from Kilgetty WI, and playing kit and volunteer support from Saundersfoot Rotary.

Each of these donations, including the new Lucozade kit, is helping transform grassroots football – building players’ skills, boosting confidence, and creating a stronger sense of belonging through sport.