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Hundleton win Second Division Cup

Published

10 years ago

April 7, 2015

Hundleton 2

Prendergast Villa 1

HUNDLETON won the Second Division Cup as they beat Prendergast Villa 2-1 at the Bridge Meadow Stadium in Haverfordwest on Tuesday night.

Winners: Hundleton’s players celebrate winning the Second Division Cup

The two sides played each other in a league fixture on Saturday which Villa won 5-2 but Hundleton were keen to avenge that loss.

Villa won the cup in the 2012/13 season and looked on course to repeat the feat when they took the lead mid-way through the first half but Hundleton hit back before half time and a goal five minutes into the second half gave them the win.

Hundleton made a bright start and could have gone ahead after three minutes but when the ball fell to Dylan Daniel on the edge of the box he shot wide.

A long throw in then gave the Villa a chance but Joey George’s effort was easily saved.

The Villa were playing some neat football and it was that which led to the breakthrough with twenty-three minutes gone. Richard Hilling played a neat one-two before laying the ball off for Joe John but after his shot was saved, Daniel Wilks pounced on the loose ball to knock it into the bottom corner.

The lead only lasted six minutes as the ball fell to Scott Brunton who curled a beautiful shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

Joe John saw a shot go wide for the Villa late in the half but it was still 1-1 when the whistle went.

Hundleton started the second half well and were unlucky not to go ahead when William Abrahams headed wide from a free kick.

However, just three minutes later they were ahead when Ben Pannell headed home Scott Brunton’s free kick.

Prendergast pushed forward looking for an equaliser but had to be weary of the Hundleton counter attack and with twenty minutes to go it was almost 3-1 but Scott Brunton shot wide under pressure from the recovering Villa defenders.

Jason Donohoe then tested the Villa keeper with a well-struck shot but Peter Blain was able to make a good save, pushing it away from danger.

Challenge: Hundleton’s Jason Donohoe is brought down by Steff Atyeo

The Villa poured forward in the final minutes and almost got a leveller with three minutes to go.

A long kick from the keeper evaded everyone and it looked as if the Hundleton keeper would gather the ball but he spilled allowing Jake Davies to take the ball but after he rounded the keeper he could only watch as his shot was cleared off the line by a desperate lunge from Hundleton’s Jack Richards.

From the resulting corner Damien Ellis headed straight at the keeper and Hundleton held on to win the cup.

The final whistle sparked jubilant scenes among the Hundleton players who were delighted to be going home with the silverware.

Hundleton: Daniel Griffiths, Rhodri Davies, Lee Murray, Jack Richards, Marc Edwards, Shaun Donohoe, William Abrahams, Ben Pannell, Scott Brunton, Dylan Davies, Jason Donohoe. Subs: Geraint Lewis, Marcus Adie, Lloyd Wilson.

Prendergast Villa: Peter Blain, Steff Atyeo, Rickie Thomas, Damien Ellis, Simon Gilderdale, Richard Hilling, Joe George, Dan Wilks, Jake Davies, Joe John, Ben John. Subs: Giac Malvisi, Richie Davies, Matthew Davies.

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Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

Published

1 day ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Adams, Williams, and Jenkins return

WALES head coach Warren Gatland has named his team for the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations against France at the Stade de France, Paris, on Friday (Jan 31). The game kicks off at 8:15pm GMT and will be broadcast live on ITV and S4C.

Josh Adams, Liam Williams, and Dafydd Jenkins return to the starting XV, with Adams on the wing, Williams at fullback, and Jenkins in the second row.

Jac Morgan leads the side

Captain Jac Morgan starts at openside flanker, joining James Botham at blindside and Aaron Wainwright at No. 8 in the back row. Will Rowlands partners Jenkins in the second row.

In the front row, Evan Lloyd earns his first Test start at hooker, while Henry Thomas is named at tighthead prop for his first start and his first Wales appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead.

Ben Thomas makes Six Nations debut

Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half, with Ben Thomas making his Six Nations debut at fly-half. Owen Watkin and Nick Tompkins form the midfield pairing, while Tom Rogers is named on the wing alongside Adams.

Among the replacements, Nicky Smith is set to win his 50th cap, while fly-half Dan Edwards could make his senior Wales debut. Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray are in line for their first Six Nations appearances, having made their senior international debuts in the Autumn Nations Series.

The front-row replacements include Elliot Dee, Keiron Assiratti, and Smith. Tommy Reffell covers the back row, and Rhodri Williams provides scrum-half cover.

Gatland said: “We’re excited for the challenge on Friday. The Six Nations is the best rugby competition in the world. Every game is a big occasion. We want to go out there, embrace that, and start our championship well.”

Wales team to face France

Starting XV:
15. Liam Williams (Saracens) – 92 caps
14. Tom Rogers (Scarlets) – 5 caps
13. Nick Tompkins (Saracens) – 38 caps
12. Owen Watkin (Ospreys) – 42 caps
11. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby) – 59 caps
10. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby) – 7 caps
9. Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby) – 59 caps
1. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys) – 35 caps
2. Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby) – 5 caps
3. Henry Thomas (Scarlets) – 4 caps
4. Will Rowlands (Racing 92) – 36 caps
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) – 19 caps
6. James Botham (Cardiff Rugby) – 16 caps
7. Jac Morgan (Ospreys) – 18 caps (captain)
8. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons) – 52 caps

Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee (Dragons) – 51 caps
17. Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers) – 49 caps
18. Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby) – 10 caps
19. Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby) – 1 cap
20. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers) – 23 caps
21. Rhodri Williams (Dragons) – 5 caps
22. Dan Edwards (Ospreys) – uncapped
23. Blair Murray (Scarlets) – 3 caps

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Fun free sport sessions for kids in Fishguard

Published

1 day ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

YOUNGSTERS can discover new sports to love at a free multi-sports session starting next week.

The sessions for children aged 5-8 will be held every Monday in term time between 4.15pm-5pm at Fishguard Leisure Centre.

The first session is this Monday, February 3rd.

Delivered by Sport Pembrokeshire Active Young People officers and assisted by

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun, the event is an opportunity to try fun activities, new sports and develop fundamental movement skills.

All are welcome to come along.

Contact [email protected] for more information or to register your child.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

Published

3 days ago

January 27, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association, also known as “The Friendly League,” has released the results for Week 14 of the competition.

Match Results

Hundleton 8 v Badgers 2
Llanteg 2 v St Johns 8
Reynalton 8 v St Twynnells 2
East Williamston 8 v Carew 2

The match between Cosheston and Kilgetty was postponed, while Lamphey had the bye.

League Table (Week 14)

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	12	11	0	1	167	92
Carew	12	8	1	3	111	79
Reynalton	12	8	0	4	48	70
Hundleton	13	7	0	6	61	68
St Johns	11	8	0	3	76	66
Cosheston	11	6	0	5	33	54
Llanteg	11	3	1	7	-29	51
St Twynnells	13	3	1	9	-125	48
Badgers	11	3	1	7	6	45
Kilgetty	11	3	0	8	-129	40
Lamphey	11	2	0	9	-142	29