Sport

Seasiders sneak victory

Published

10 years ago

February 4, 2015

Tenby United 23
Amman United 20

AFTER leading for much of the match, Tenby required the trusty boot of Tom ‘Turbo’ Lewis to rescue them from another draw against the Amman, as he slotted a penalty in the final act of the game.

Leading 20-6 at the break, Tenby looked to be in control as the visitors could only manage two Rhys Thomas penalties compared to Lewis’ two penalties and two conversions of tries by Wyndham Williams and Toby Smith.

After the break though, the Amman fought back into the game and levelled the scores after Ross Chambers claimed two tries and Thomas converted both to play on the nerves of both the home side and their supporters.

However, up stepped ‘Turbo’ to ease matters as he slotted his third penalty sealing a victory for Tenby, who sit in sixth place and face Carmarthen Athletic away on January 24

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East Williamston maintain dominance in Friendly League

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2 days ago

February 10, 2025

Herald Sport

SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE Short Mat Bowls Association – Week 16 Results

THE LATEST round of matches in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s ‘Friendly League’ saw East Williamston extend their lead at the top with a commanding 10-0 victory over St Twynnells.

Elsewhere, Llanteg edged a tight contest against Badgers 6-4, St Johns secured an 8-2 win over Kilgetty, and Cosheston overcame Carew 7-3. The scheduled match between Reynalton and Lamphey was postponed, while Hundleton had a bye.

A catch-up fixture was also played, with Badgers defeating Llanteg 8-2.

League standings after Week 16:

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Shot Diff	Points
East Williamston	14	13	0	1	195	108
St Johns	14	10	0	4	106	88
Carew	14	9	1	4	110	86
Hundleton	14	7	0	7	60	72
Reynalton	13	8	0	5	32	70
Cosheston	13	7	0	6	34	65
Badgers	14	5	1	8	6	63
Llanteg	14	4	1	9	-50	63
St Twynnells	14	3	1	10	-152	48
Kilgetty	12	3	0	9	-146	42
Lamphey	12	3	0	9	-118	35

With just a few rounds remaining, East Williamston look poised to secure the league title, while St Johns and Carew remain in contention for the runner-up spot.

– Steve Cox, League Fixtures Secretary

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Merlins Bridge 11- Herbrandston 1: A whopper win for the wizards!

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2 days ago

February 10, 2025

Herald Sport

IN ANOTHER defeat for Herbrandston, Merlins Bridge completely dominated the game, and ball time.

Kick-off was at 2:30pm at the Pembrokeshire Sport Village, on a 4G ground facility.

Within 10 minutes, J. Thomas scored the first goal for Merlins Bridge. At 22 minutes, Merlins Bridge were 3 goals up.

The first, and only, goal for Herbrandston was at 25 minutes into the game by M. Jones.

Another 4 goals were scored after this by Merlins Bridge: J. Thomas, D. Davies, J. Griffiths, N. Evans.

In a turn of events, a yellow card was served to O. Robinson of Herbranston for a bad tackle.

The damage had been done by this yellow card, as the game only got increasingly worse for Herbrandston. In a continued thrashing, 4 more goals were scored by Merlins Bridge by T. G Williams, J. Griffiths, J. Thomas x2.

Next weekend (Sat 15), Merlins Bridge are back against Pennar Robins: currently sitting at 24 (Pennar) and 20 (Merlins) on the League table- it should be a tense match.

Merlins Bridge Line-Up:

D. Pearce, A. Plunkett, L. Hudgell, J. Thomas, F. Nash, D. Davies, J. Thomas, N. Evans, J. Griffiths, H. Dimond, T. G Williams.

Subs: M. D’Ivry, M. Preddy, P. Thomas.

Herbrandston Line-Up:

M. Mcluckie, T. Richardston, O. Robinson, D. John, E. Chalker, S. Findlay, S. Gilepsie, M. Jones, A. Whatling, C. Owens, A. Maccallum.

Subs: C. Hughes, A. Hughes, C. Davenport.

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Pembrokeshire teen and her horse take top honours at UK equestrian finals

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4 days ago

February 8, 2025

Herald Sport

A YOUNG Pembrokeshire rider and her horse have made their mark on the equestrian world with a stunning performance at one of the UK’s top shows.

Seventeen-year-old Chloe Owen and her five-year-old horse, Tarr Dauntless – better known as Rodney – took top honours at the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) Rising Star finals at London’s Excel.

The pair, the youngest competitors in their class, not only won their category but also claimed the prestigious hunter championship. Their performance was hailed as “sublime” and “faultless” by leading equestrian magazine Horse & Hound.

Chloe, an A-level student at Haverfordwest High, has an unbreakable bond with Rodney, having helped raise him after his mother tragically died when he was a foal.

Rodney was bred by Chloe’s parents, Charles and Charlotte Owen of St Brides. His bloodline traces back to the first Holsteiner imported by the Hunter Improvement Society more than 50 years ago, a lineage carefully maintained by Chloe’s family.

However, Rodney’s early life was fraught with tragedy. His mother was attacked by a badger when he was just a few days old, suffering severe injuries that left her in a full plaster cast for three months before she succumbed to colic.

Charlotte said: “It was horrific. We bottle-fed Rodney, but his mum couldn’t play with him, so Chloe took over. They have such a lovely relationship – he’s a proper softie.”

The pair have had a remarkable debut season in the show ring, winning five out of seven championship titles, including Supreme Horse at the Pembrokeshire County Show.

“The London show in December was the first time Rodney had ever left Wales,” said Charlotte. “The furthest he’d travelled before was the Royal Welsh! But he just took everything in his stride.”

“I’ve never had a horse with a temperament like his—he’s so professional and so special. I knew from when he was a yearling that there was something different about him.”

Proud mum Charlotte added: “There were a lot of happy tears shed that day in London. There’s a very exciting future ahead for Chloe and Rodney—their first year together has been nothing short of extraordinary.”