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Rugby Round-up: Division 3 & 4

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January 27, 2025

‘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

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

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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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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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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