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Robins tame Tigers

Published

6 years ago

January 5, 2015

Johnston 0
Pennar Robins 5

Marching on: Ben Steele made two goals for the Robins

PENNAR ROBINS advanced to the quarter finals of the Senior Cup with a resounding 5-0 victory over Johnston on Saturday (Dec 13). Despite the cold conditions, The Robins made a flying start to the match and could have gone ahead in the third minute, but Phil Thompson’s shot on the turn was well tipped over the bar by keeper Martin John. John looked nervous in goal and a number of kicks went straight to Pennar players, and the second of which was sent back towards goal by Jimmy Russell, but the ball bounced over the keeper and over the net.

Johnston’s Ashley Shadow then tried his luck from long range, but his effort was brilliantly turned over by Robins keeper Stuart James. With thirty minutes gone, The Robins took the lead when Richard Hughes powered home a header from Ben Steele’s corner. The Tigers looked to get back into the game shortly before half time, but after good play by Steven Mills down the left, Liam Boswell’s shot was blocked well. After a tight first half it looked as if it would be much of the same in the second, but the game was over within just 13 second half minutes. Six minutes into the half Sam Southcott was played through, and his effort rolled into the net despite a desperate lunge from Johnston’s Chris Phillips. Another six minutes passed before the Robins added their third.

Ben Steele played the ball to Phil Thompson but after his first shot rebounded back off the post he put the ball in at the second attempt. Four minutes later they had a fourth. Johnston’s defender took the ball down from a corner but he dwelt on it too long which allowed Phil Thompson to take the ball off him and shoot high into the net. With 66 minutes on the clock The Robins had a fifth and they saved the best till last. Phil Thompson completed his hat-trick when he robbed the ball and his speculative effort from 40 yards out flew over the keeper and into the net. Johnston did not give up and with twelve minutes to go Ross Wellows played in Luke Hayward but his shot was well saved by The Robins’ keeper.

Phil Thompson could have had another goal soon after but his shot again rebounded off the post but this time into the hands of the Johnston keeper. The Robins could have had more goals, but they would have to settle for five and they now advance to the quarter finals of the cup. The draw for the last 8 has been made and the Robins will be at home against Angle after they beat Clarbeston Road 4-3.

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Signed Wales shirts gifted to RNLI go up for auction

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3 days ago

February 25, 2021

James Hemingray

FOLLOWING a winning start to the Six Nations Tournament, the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have scored a winning try for the RNLI, gifting six signed rugby shirts to help save lives at sea.

Each rugby shirt has been signed by the full WRU squad and are accompanied by a certificate of authentication – a winning prize for any Welsh rugby fan.

To avoid a ruck for the WRU shirts the charity has placed all six signed shirts on an online auction, ensuring a fair game for all who wish to win the golden prize. The auction will be live until Wednesday, March 31, which allows plenty of time for supporters to bid for the team in red.

Each signed shirt includes Wales Captain, Mumbles RNLI supporter and the most capped international player of all time Alun Wyn Jones; as well as Louis Rees-Zammit, the Man of the Match in the nail-biting Scotland v Wales game.

Nick Evans, RNLI Fundraising and Partnership Lead said: ‘On behalf of the charity I would like to say a big thank you to the Welsh Rugby Union for donating these fantastic prizes to the RNLI. RNLI volunteers are on call 24-7 and are often called away from important events such as family celebrations – or international rugby tournaments – to respond to the pager if someone is in trouble at sea.

‘Like all charities, 2020 was a challenging year for the RNLI when all traditional fundraising had to stop – all our shops were closed, there were no collections and all events had to be cancelled. This is why we at the RNLI are so grateful to all the team at WRU for their ongoing support. The auction is now live and we would like to encourage all Wales rugby supporters to throw the RNLI a lifeline and place their bid for the winning prize.’

To place a bid or find out more about the charity auction please visit https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/rnliwru.

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Five subs to be allowed for JD Cymru Premier clubs

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3 days ago

February 25, 2021

James Hemingray

THE FAW’s National Leagues Board has confirmed that JD Cymru Premier clubs will be permitted to make five substitutions in matches, in accordance with the Laws of the Game, until the end of the 2020-21 top-flight season.

FIFA extended the use of the rule, which was first introduced following the COVID-19 outbreak, citing “player welfare” as part of the reason for the temporary amendment to Law 3 of the Laws of the Game.

FIFA stated that “Some competitions which resumed in 2020 may have a shorter-than-usual recovery/preparation period before the start of their next season.”

“For many competitions, the 2020/21 season will involve matches being played in a condensed period due to a delayed start and the inability to end later than usual because of major international tournaments.”

With the JD Cymru Premier set to restart on March 2, the National Leagues Board has approved the use of the rule in the JD Cymru Premier until the end of the current campaign.