Sport

Brave Wales fall to clinical France in Women’s Six Nations clash

Published

8 months ago

April 13, 2025

FRANCE 42-12 WALES

WALES produced a gutsy performance in Brive but were ultimately overpowered by a slick French outfit, who remain unbeaten in the Women’s Six Nations and on course for a Grand Slam decider against England.

The home side ran in six tries, including a brace for returning wing Emilie Boulard, while Wales crossed twice through Kate Williams and Gwen Crabb.

Despite trailing just 21-12 at the break, Wales couldn’t contain the French pack in the second half, with further scores from Manae Feleu, Lea Champon and a penalty try widening the gap.

It was another step forward under new head coach Sean Lynn, whose side showed fight and flair in patches—but Wales’ long wait for a win in France goes on.

Determined start from Wales

After a gruelling 13-hour journey, Wales showed no early signs of fatigue. In front of a vocal crowd of 13,000, they started brightly but were undone early on when Carla Arbez’s kick found Boulard in acres of space for the opening try.

Wales responded quickly, earning territory from a high tackle on Jenni Scoble. After sustained pressure near the French line, Williams crashed over—her second try in as many matches.

France answered with a second for Boulard, before Crabb forced her way over from close range to keep the visitors in touch.

However, with the clock in the red, Manon Bigot burst through from a set piece to extend the hosts’ lead to 21-12.

French forwards take control

The second half proved tougher for Wales. Feleu’s score shortly after the restart secured France the bonus point and began a dominant 40 minutes for the home team.

Wales did threaten—Carys Cox stormed down the wing and Courtney Keight found a gap—but an obstruction at the line-out denied them a vital score.

Fly-half Kayleigh Powell was temporarily withdrawn for a head injury assessment, forcing Bevan to shift to 10 and Sian Jones to cover at scrum-half. Powell later returned, a relief given Lleucu George’s absence through injury.

A string of dominant French scrums saw Wales concede a penalty try, with replacement Maisie Davies sent to the sin bin moments after entering play.

Champon added France’s final try, and fly-half Morgane Bourgeois maintained a perfect record from the tee, converting five from five.

Post-match reaction

Wales head coach Sean Lynn praised his team’s effort:

“The girls felt really confident at half-time. It’s a big ask coming here to this crowd and this stadium, but we showed we can compete with the best.
We’ve got to learn to wrest back control when it slips, but I asked them to be brave, and they were.”

France co-captain Manae Feleu said her side was building momentum: “We kept going in the second half, found our rhythm and were happy with how we finished. We’re focused on Italy next before thinking about England.”

France move to the top of the Six Nations table, while Wales will look to take positives into their final fixtures.

Tries
France: Boulard (2), Bigot, Feleu, Champon, Penalty Try
Wales: Williams, Crabb
Conversions
France: Bourgeois (5)
Wales: Bevan (1)

Teams
France: Bourgeois; Arbey, Ménager (c), Amedee, Boulard; Arbez, Bourdon-Sansus; Brosseau, Bigot, Bernadou, Feleu (c), Fall-Raclot, Escudero, Okemba, T. Feleu.
Replacements: Riffonneau, Mwayembe, Khalfaoui, Zago, Berthoumieu, Champon, Bordes, Queyroi.

Wales: Joyce; Neumann, H. Jones (c), Keight, Cox; Powell, Bevan; G. Pyrs, C. Phillips, Scoble, Fleming, Crabb, Williams, Lewis, Evans.
Replacements: K. Jones, Davies, Rose, John, A. Pyrs, King, S. Jones, Metcalfe.

Referee: Holly Wood (RFU)
Attendance: Approx. 13,000

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

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.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

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
St Twynnells – bye week

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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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

Published

15 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

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.