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Tenby United take control with dominant victory over Aberystwyth

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January 27, 2025

Tenby United 41 – Aberystwyth 12

IN ONE of the weekend’s standout performances, Tenby United delivered a commanding 41-12 victory over Aberystwyth at home. The Pembrokeshire side demonstrated a winning combination of power, discipline, and flair that left their opponents unable to keep pace.

From the opening whistle, Tenby set the tone with an aggressive and physical approach. Playing with the wind in the first half, they quickly gained territory, as their forwards drove relentlessly into Aberystwyth’s half. Within the first 15 minutes, they had already crossed the line twice.

The opening try came from lock Alun Davies, who powered over after a series of hard carries by the pack. Moments later, winger Rhys Thomas displayed blistering pace to finish a scintillating counter-attack sparked by a turnover deep in Tenby territory. Fly-half James Warburton was on target with both conversions, giving the home side an early 14-0 lead.

Aberystwyth responded with a well-worked try from centre Gareth Hughes, who exploited a gap in Tenby’s defense to touch down. However, any hope of a comeback was short-lived. Just before halftime, scrum-half Morgan Lewis darted through a fatigued Aberystwyth defense after a quick tap penalty, securing another try for the hosts.

At halftime, Tenby held a commanding 24-5 lead, leaving little doubt about the eventual outcome.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Tenby’s forwards continuing to dominate. Their powerful scrums and well-executed mauls wore down Aberystwyth’s defenses, and the relentless pressure soon led to more points. Prop Jake Thomas added another try, barging over from a five-meter lineout to extend Tenby’s advantage to 31-5.

Aberystwyth managed a second try midway through the half when winger Ben Williams capitalized on a loose ball to race over. But it was merely a consolation effort, as Tenby had already sealed the game.

The final try of the match came from fullback Sam Jones, who weaved through Aberystwyth’s tired defense to score under the posts. Warburton capped off his flawless kicking performance by converting all five tries, bringing the final score to 41-12.

Tenby’s victory was a complete team effort. The forwards dominated the set piece, laying a strong platform for the backs to shine. Warburton’s tactical kicking was impeccable, and his perfect conversion rate added to the hosts’ clinical display. Winger Rhys Thomas was a constant threat with his pace and footwork, creating opportunities throughout the game.

Aberystwyth showed flashes of individual brilliance but struggled to match Tenby’s intensity and physicality. To bounce back, they will need to address issues with discipline and decision-making in the weeks ahead.

Scorers
Tries: Tenby United – Alun Davies, Rhys Thomas, Morgan Lewis, Jake Thomas, Sam Jones
Conversions: James Warburton (5)
Tries: Aberystwyth – Gareth Hughes, Ben Williams
Conversion: Steve Jenkins

Tenby’s emphatic win keeps them in the hunt for promotion, while Aberystwyth will need to regroup and tighten their game as they move forward.

Cover image: Tenby United/Facebook

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

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24 hours ago

January 27, 2025

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THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association, also known as “The Friendly League,” has released the results for Week 14 of the competition.

Match Results

Hundleton 8 v Badgers 2
Llanteg 2 v St Johns 8
Reynalton 8 v St Twynnells 2
East Williamston 8 v Carew 2

The match between Cosheston and Kilgetty was postponed, while Lamphey had the bye.

League Table (Week 14)

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	12	11	0	1	167	92
Carew	12	8	1	3	111	79
Reynalton	12	8	0	4	48	70
Hundleton	13	7	0	6	61	68
St Johns	11	8	0	3	76	66
Cosheston	11	6	0	5	33	54
Llanteg	11	3	1	7	-29	51
St Twynnells	13	3	1	9	-125	48
Badgers	11	3	1	7	6	45
Kilgetty	11	3	0	8	-129	40
Lamphey	11	2	0	9	-142	29

For further details or any inquiries, please contact Steve Cox, League Fixtures Secretary.

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Manderwood Pembs Football League – Div 1: Tenby and Hakin continue title charges

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24 hours ago

January 27, 2025

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Hakin United edge Carew in tight contest
Carew 0 – Hakin United 2

Hakin United kept the pressure on league leaders Goodwick United with a gritty 2-0 victory over Carew at the Gerald Hicks Memorial Ground. The second-placed Vikings remain firmly in the title race, poised to capitalize on any slip-ups by Goodwick.

The game was settled in the first half, with Ryan Wilson breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute. The Hakin captain connected with a pinpoint Shane Walsh cross to score from close range. Hakin doubled their advantage on the stroke of halftime when Wilson turned provider. He set up Alfie Stotter, who unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike that soared into the roof of Jack Harries’ net.

Despite Carew’s determined second-half efforts, there were no further goals, and Hakin secured their thirteenth win of the season.

Goodwick United narrowly beat Merlins Bridge
Goodwick United 1 – Merlins Bridge 0

Goodwick United clinched a vital 1-0 victory over Merlins Bridge in a hard-fought encounter at Phoenix Park. Although Goodwick dominated possession and created multiple chances, poor finishing meant they had to battle for the win.

The decisive moment came in the 29th minute when Luke Hayward’s well-delivered corner found Matty Delaney, who headed the ball into the net from close range. Goodwick struck the woodwork several times during the match, but their single goal proved enough to secure all three points.

Goodwick will be looking to sharpen their finishing ahead of their West Wales Intermediate Cup clash with Cwmamman United next Saturday.

Tenby too strong for Herbrandston
Herbrandston 0 – Tenby 10

Tenby United delivered a commanding 10-0 victory over bottom-placed Herbrandston in a one-sided affair. The visitors controlled proceedings from the outset, leading 3-0 at halftime before adding seven more goals in the second half.

Scott Ferney opened the scoring, followed by strikes from captain Daniel Storer and Jerome Williams. After the break, Ned Davies, Joe Leahy, and Ferney extended the lead, with Ferney netting his second consecutive hat-trick. Leahy added another to complete his brace, before Ferney scored his third to make it 8-0. Rhys Morgan and Jacob Hipkiss rounded off the rout with late goals.

The emphatic win keeps Tenby climbing the table, while Herbrandston remain without a point this season.

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Crymych’s slow start costs them against Ammanford

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24 hours ago

January 27, 2025

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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