Sport

Amman United 12 Milford Haven 10 (abandoned after 79 minutes)

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3 minutes ago

January 18, 2026

A SPIKY encounter at Cwmamman Park ended in abandonment with literally seconds remaining after an altercation between the referee and members of the Milford Haven coaching team on the touchline.

Amman appeared to have rescued victory from the jaws of defeat with a last-gasp try from skipper Rhydian Jones and Lee Evans’ cool conversion. But the match ultimately finished in confusion after the referee decided to abandon the contest in the dying moments.

The first half was a scrappy affair, played largely in midfield, with both sides cancelling each other out and little attacking play inside either 22. Amman’s defence stood firm, the scrum was rock solid and the lineout functioned well.

Keelan Griffiths and Dylan Lloyd enjoyed some bright moments in the backs, while Alun Lewis, Cian Lewis, Matthew Madge and, in particular, “captain fantastic” Rhydian Jones made good yards for the home side.

Amman lost flanker Owain Brayley early on after a leg injury and he was taken to hospital, with Caian Francis coming on in his place.

From a lineout and driving maul, Alun Lewis was hauled down short of the line, but the next phase saw him surge over from close range after 25 minutes. It proved to be the only score of a tight first half, with Amman deserving their lead.

The second half grew increasingly tetchy and, following a dust-up in midfield, Milford’s prop and Amman’s Shaun Watkins were both shown yellow cards.

Amman made a front-row change with Daniel James entering the fray, but the home side spent long periods under pressure as the visitors turned the screw. Milford enjoyed a sustained spell hammering at the tryline and, after Amman’s defence had held out for ten minutes, the dam finally broke when the visitors drove over from close range with around eight minutes remaining.

Amman then conceded a penalty and Milford, with confidence growing, ate up more of the clock before slotting the kick to move ahead at 10-5, seemingly sealing the win.

But with virtually the last play, Iestyn Griffiths kicked to touch, Amman won the lineout and the forwards took it on before Jones crept over for a scrappy try to level the scores. Evans still had the conversion to make — and he calmly landed it.

With the referee consulting his watch and play disrupted by an injury to a Milford player, the Milford staff then entered the pitch in the dying seconds, sparking an altercation and a prolonged discussion with the referee. Moments later, the match was abandoned, leaving players and supporters scratching their heads.

It was unclear afterwards whether the result would stand, or whether the fixture would have to be replayed.

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association results: Week 13

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2 hours ago

January 18, 2026

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EAST Williamston maintained their strong form with a 6-4 win over Reynalton, while St Twynnells and St Johns both recorded emphatic 10-0 victories against Badgers and Lamphey respectively.

Carew edged past Llanteg 6-4, and Hundleton beat Kilgetty 7-3.

There was also one catch-up match played, with East Williamston taking an 8-2 win away at Carew. Cosheston had a bye.

Results
Carew 6 Llanteg 4
Hundleton 7 Kilgetty 3
East Williamston 6 Reynalton 4
St Twynnells 10 Badgers 0
St Johns 10 Lamphey 0

Catch-up match
Carew 2 East Williamston 8

Bye: Cosheston

League table (after Week 13)
Team – Played / Won / Drawn / Lost / Shot diff / Points

East Williamston – 12 / 10 / 0 / 2 / +137 / 86
St Johns – 12 / 7 / 1 / 4 / +80 / 72
Hundleton – 12 / 7 / 1 / 4 / +26 / 69
Reynalton – 12 / 5 / 2 / 5 / +29 / 62
Carew – 12 / 6 / 0 / 6 / -49 / 59
St Twynnells – 11 / 5 / 2 / 4 / -13 / 58
Kilgetty – 12 / 5 / 0 / 7 / -57 / 49
Llanteg – 10 / 4 / 0 / 6 / -27 / 47
Badgers – 12 / 3 / 1 / 8 / -80 / 45
Lamphey – 12 / 5 / 0 / 7 / -33 / 44
Cosheston – 9 / 3 / 1 / 5 / -13 / 40

Results submitted by Steve Cox, league fixtures secretary.

Sport

Three nations, two races, one summer of cycling as Tour de France comes to Wales

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3 days ago

January 15, 2026

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WALES is set to take centre stage in a historic summer of cycling in 2027, when both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes begin in Great Britain.

Organisers say the two Grand Départs will create the most accessible major sporting event ever staged in Britain, with free roadside viewing along more than 900km of public roads across England, Scotland and Wales.

For Welsh fans, the headline moment will be a Tour de France stage starting in Welshpool and finishing in Cardiff, bringing the world’s biggest men’s cycle race through mid Wales and into the capital.

The first three stages of the Tour de France have been confirmed as:

Edinburgh to Carlisle
Keswick to Liverpool
Welshpool to Cardiff

The Tour de France Femmes will also begin in Great Britain in 2027, in what is expected to be the first time the women’s race has started outside mainland Europe.

Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield and London have been confirmed as stage start or finish locations for the women’s race.

The UK Government has announced £32 million of investment to support the event and its long-term legacy, with organisers forecasting more than £150 million in economic benefits.

Local businesses including hotels, pubs, restaurants and visitor attractions are expected to see a boost from increased tourism, while communities will be encouraged to get involved through a UK-wide legacy programme aimed at growing participation in cycling, improving wellbeing and creating new opportunities for young people.

Organisers say rural areas as well as major cities will benefit, with the route designed so a large proportion of the population can reach the race within an hour’s drive.

Further details about timings and the full route are expected to be released closer to the event.

Education

Wales is leaving children behind on PE, campaign warns

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4 days ago

January 14, 2026

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PETITION calls for ring fenced protection for physical education as schools face a widening funding gap with England

A WELSH education campaigner is calling for urgent reform after new analysis claimed pupils in Wales are hundreds of millions of pounds worse off than their counterparts in England, with Physical Education among the areas most at risk.

Nick Clement, founder of Confident Healthy Active Me CIC, has launched a petition to the Senedd calling for PE to be ring fenced within the Welsh curriculum, amid concerns that many children are missing out on regular, structured physical activity in school.

“PE is disappearing from many Welsh schools. Some children go weeks without structured physical activity. We would not accept this in literacy or numeracy and we should not accept it in PE either,” he said.

The campaign says Welsh schools are now more than £16,000 worse off per school than those in England, arguing that changes to curriculum funding and the absence of ring fenced support have left schools struggling to protect PE time.

In England, the government provides £320 million annually through the PE and Sport Premium, supporting structured PE delivery and staff training. Campaigners say Wales has no equivalent programme and no statutory requirement for the amount of PE time delivered in primary schools.

The group claims that around 45,000 children in Wales are in schools with little or no weekly PE provision.

Children deserve better

Confident Healthy Active Me CIC delivers free Active Assemblies to primary schools across Wales, aiming to help children build physical confidence and develop healthy habits through inclusive movement sessions. The organisation also works with Flying Start settings, supporting two and three year olds and their families through early years physical literacy and movement based learning.

The sessions combine exercise, storytelling and wellbeing themes, with the campaign arguing that regular movement supports children’s focus, behaviour and mental health, as well as long term physical wellbeing.

“We see daily how movement supports children’s focus, behaviour, and mental health. Yet PE remains optional, underfunded, and undervalued in Wales,” Clement said.

Senedd petition

The petition urges the Welsh Government to ring fence PE in the curriculum and protect delivery in schools. The campaign is asking supporters to help reach 10,000 signatures, which would trigger consideration of a formal debate in the Senedd.

The petition is available online at: https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246825

“If PE isn’t protected now, we risk a generation growing up inactive, unhealthy, and disconnected from movement. Wales cannot afford to fall further behind,” Clement said.

Images showcasing the group’s programmes and Active Assemblies are available on request.