Sport

West Wales Rugby – Amman United 17 – Cardigan 30

Published

8 months ago

April 27, 2025

NEEDING a win against Division 3 Cup finalists Cardigan at Cwmamman Park on Friday night to avoid relegation, Amman United fell short in their final league game of the season—despite producing one of their better performances of late. Their fate is now out of their hands; a win for Llangadog at Haverfordwest this Saturday would confirm United’s relegation.

Before kick-off, a guard of honour bid farewell to veterans Gavin Lewis and Steve Harries, who both retired on the night.

Cardigan’s impressive centre opened the scoring with a 10th-minute penalty after some early sparring. Amman bolstered their squad with three permit players, including Penybanc loanees prop Steff Morris and flanker Jake Anthony, who both impressed. Wing Dylan Matthews, along with fellow backs Rhys Howells and Luc Rees, looked threatening early on, while number eight Alun Lewis put in some trademark brilliant tackles.

However, a desperate “own goal” gifted Cardigan the first try. Some Keystone Cops-style defending under their own posts ended with a blind, sloppy pass being pounced on by a gleeful attacker who raced over the line.

Amman responded almost immediately, with a fine attacking move finished by scrum-half Lee Evans crossing in the corner.

Cardigan were briefly reduced to 14 men after a yellow card for “handbags” in midfield, but the visitors continued to look dangerous and a superbly-struck penalty on the stroke of half-time gave them a 13–5 lead at the break.

Amman started the second half positively. After strong surging runs from Dylan Matthews and captain Rhydian Jones, Alun Lewis finished off a well-worked try.

Retiring veteran Steve Harries came off the bench for a final hurrah, while Cian Lewis, Aled Myers and Ethan Edworthy all put in solid shifts for the Reds.

However, Cardigan showed why they are heading to the Division 3 Cup final against Newport Saracens, dominating the final quarter. Relentless pressure near the Amman try line eventually told, with a neat cross-kick setting up their winger to score in the corner, followed by a superb conversion from the touchline.

Amman were briefly let off the hook when another Cardigan try was ruled out for crossing, but the visitors’ pressure soon yielded a penalty and another late try to stretch the lead to 30–10.

To their great credit, United never gave up, and centre Luc Rees managed a last-minute try. A fourth Amman try would have secured a valuable bonus point—but time ran out on their brave effort.

Sport

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

Published

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

Published

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

If you’d like, I can also turn this into a shorter snippet for the website or expand with quotes, season context, or upcoming fixtures.

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.