Sport
Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club to hold next time trial event
MEMBERS of Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club are being encouraged to take part in the club’s next Time Trial Series event.
The 20km bike time trial will take place at Herbrandston, next to the old school, on Sunday, May 17, starting at 8:15am.
The club says the event is open to members of all abilities, whether they are chasing a personal best, building confidence, or simply looking to take part in a friendly club event.
Those wishing to enter are asked to book their place through the Connect My Club app.
Parking at the start is limited, so members are being encouraged to car share where possible or allow extra time before the event.
S4C will broadcast a live rugby double-header from Twickenham this summer, with Wales taking on the Barbarians in both men’s and women’s fixtures.
The matches will be shown live and exclusively on Friday, June 27, with the men’s game kicking off at 2:00pm and the women’s match following at 5:00pm.
Both fixtures will be available across S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and S4C Chwaraeon’s YouTube channel, with Welsh and English-language commentary.
Sarra Elgan will present the coverage, with Lauren Salter reporting pitchside.
Gareth Charles will commentate on the men’s match, with analysis from Ken Owens and Elinor Snowsill. Siwan Lillicrap will also join the team for the women’s fixture, with further members of the broadcast line-up to be announced.
Tomos Grace, WRU Chief Commercial Officer said: “We’re delighted that S4C will bring coverage of Barbarians v Wales at Twickenham to supporters across the country and beyond.
“This fixture is always a celebration of rugby’s spirit and tradition, and it’s fantastic that fans will be able to enjoy it free-to-air, with comprehensive Welsh-language coverage at its heart alongside English provision, which is hugely important for the game in Wales.
“We look forward to what promises to be a memorable summer occasion for Welsh rugby.”
Sue Butler, Head of Sports at S4C, said the broadcaster was pleased to have secured exclusive rights to the event.
She said: “We are delighted to have secured the exclusive broadcast rights to this double-header, bringing Wales together with the Barbarians for a special day of summer rugby.
“These fixtures promise a great Wales day out, and we’re pleased that S4C’s coverage will be available across all platforms.
“This agreement underlines S4C’s commitment to delivering premium live sport exclusively to audiences across Wales and the UK, in both Welsh and English, and to showcasing the very best of international rugby on a global stage.”
John Spencer, President of Barbarian F.C., said: “Barbarian F.C. and Wales have an intertwined history, with supporters of both teams enjoying the spirit and values of the game.
“This summer’s double-header against Wales is a hugely exciting fixture and the announcement that the matches will be on S4C, on free-to-air TV, broadcast by a national broadcaster, with huge rugby experience, is really important.
“We want to showcase the very best of rugby and having the fixtures on S4C will allow us to reach a large audience for what will be a great day of rugby.”
Fans will also be able to attend the double-header at Twickenham, with tickets available through Ticketmaster and England Rugby.
The coverage will be produced by Whisper Cymru.
YOUNG footballers from across Pembrokeshire are celebrating after Merlins Bridge U14s Girls secured the league title in the West Wales Women and Girls League.
The team confirmed their place at the top of the table after an away victory against Carmarthen Stars, capping a memorable season for the squad.
Title-winning season
The achievement follows the club’s decision to enter the West Wales Women and Girls League at U14 level, giving the players the chance to test themselves against teams from across the region.
Coach Jan Bojanowski said the success was a proud moment for the players, families and club.
The squad is made up of girls from across Pembrokeshire, who have shown commitment throughout the season and continued to develop as a team.
Growing girls’ football
Merlins Bridge AFC said the title win reflects the strength of girls’ football in Pembrokeshire and the increasing opportunities now available for young female players.
The team’s success is also a boost for grassroots football locally, with more girls taking part and representing their clubs in competitive leagues across West Wales.
The players celebrated with trophies and the league cup after completing their title-winning campaign.
PEMBROKESHIRE cricket’s league season continued on Saturday (May 9), with Carew, Johnston, Kilgetty, Lawrenny II, Llanrhian II and Lamphey II leading their respective divisions after Week 3.
Division 1 results
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbrandston | 59 all out | Burton | 119 all out | Burton won by 60 runs |
| Lawrenny | 85 all out | Carew | 89-2 | Carew won by eight wickets |
| Whitland | 187-6 | Cresselly | 256 all out | Cresselly won by 69 runs |
| Neyland | 207-5 | Narberth | 126 all out | Neyland won by 81 runs |
| St Ishmaels | 143 all out | Saundersfoot | 244-5 | Saundersfoot won by 101 runs |
Division 1 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Points | W | L | Ab | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carew | 3 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Saundersfoot | 3 | 47 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Neyland | 3 | 45 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Burton | 3 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | Herbrandston | 3 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Cresselly | 3 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Narberth | 3 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Whitland | 3 | 23 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | St Ishmaels | 3 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Lawrenny | 3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Division 2 results
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | 209-3 | Hook | 177 all out | Pembroke won by 32 runs |
| Fishguard | 106 all out | Johnston | 109-1 | Johnston won by nine wickets |
| Llechryd | 138-1 | Llangwm | 136-9 | Llechryd won by nine wickets |
| Haverfordwest | 144-2 | Llanrhian | 143-6 | Haverfordwest won by eight wickets |
| Cresselly II | 200-6 | Pembroke Dock | 197 all out | Cresselly II won by four wickets |
Division 2 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Points | W | L | Ab | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnston | 3 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cresselly II | 3 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Pembroke | 3 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | Hook | 3 | 43 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Haverfordwest | 3 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Pembroke Dock | 3 | 31 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Llanrhian | 3 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Llechryd | 3 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Fishguard | 3 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Llangwm | 3 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Division 3 results
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamphey | 184-8 | Haverfordwest II | 150-7 | Lamphey won by 34 runs |
| Laugharne | 82 all out | Hundleton | 86-4 | Hundleton won by six wickets |
| Saundersfoot II | 102 all out | Kilgetty | 178-8 | Kilgetty won by 76 runs |
| Carew II | 190-3 | Pembroke II | 188-7 | Carew II won by seven wickets |
| Burton II | — | Stackpole | — | No game |
Division 3 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Points | W | L | Ab | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilgetty | 3 | 58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Carew II | 3 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Lamphey | 3 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Laugharne | 3 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Hundleton | 3 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Saundersfoot II | 3 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Burton II* | 2 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Haverfordwest II | 3 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Pembroke II | 3 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | Stackpole | 2 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
* Indicates points awarded for opposition failing to fulfil fixture.
Division 4 results
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth II | 111 all out | Herbrandston II | 147 all out | Herbrandston II won by 36 runs |
| Haverfordwest III | 135 all out | Lawrenny II | 140-3 | Lawrenny II won by seven wickets |
| Hook II | 177-8 | Llechryd II | 176-6 | Hook II won by two wickets |
| Carew III | 106 all out | Neyland II | 109-3 | Neyland II won by seven wickets |
| Crymych | 157 all out | St Ishmaels II | 191-7 | St Ishmaels II won by 34 runs |
Division 4 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Points | W | L | Ab | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrenny II | 3 | 55 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Hook II | 3 | 54 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Narberth II | 3 | 48 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Haverfordwest III | 3 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Crymych | 3 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Llechryd II | 3 | 37 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | St Ishmaels II | 3 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Neyland II | 3 | 34 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Herbrandston II | 3 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Carew III | 3 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Division 5 results
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hundleton II | 87 all out | Whitland II | 89-3 | Whitland II won by seven wickets |
| Llangwm II | 293-5 | Llechryd III | 182 all out | Llangwm II won by 111 runs |
| Llanrhian II | 148-7 | Pembroke III | 82 all out | Llanrhian II won by 66 runs |
| Pembroke Dock II | 128 all out | Cresselly III | 260-5 | Cresselly III won by 132 runs |
Division 5 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Points | W | L | Ab | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llanrhian II | 3 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cresselly III | 3 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Whitland II | 3 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Llangwm II | 2 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Pembroke III | 3 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Llechryd III | 3 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Pembroke Dock II | 3 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | Hundleton II | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Division 6 results
| Home | Score | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H’West/Cresselly | 138-8 | Whitland III | 142-1 | Whitland III won by nine wickets |
| Kilgetty II | 73 all out | Lamphey II | 74-3 | Lamphey II won by seven wickets |
| Neyland III | 149 all out | Laugharne II | 103 all out | Neyland III won by 46 runs |
| Bye | — | Haverfordwest IV | — | — |
Division 6 table
| Pos | Team | Pld | Points | W | L | Ab | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamphey II | 3 | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Whitland III | 3 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Neyland III | 3 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Laugharne II | 2 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Haverfordwest IV | 2 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | H’West/Cresselly | 3 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7 | Kilgetty II | 2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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