Sport

Launch for new U19 T20 competition

Published

10 years ago

June 18, 2015

A NEW competition for the Pembrokeshire cricket calendar was launched from one of the oldest historic castles in the County at the end of May, when the seven local teams competing in the ECB (Cricket Wales) T20 were photographed at Pembroke Castle.

Pembroke Castle has a long and fascinating history, dating from 1093 when Arnulf de Montgomery built the castle and it was with the historic late 12th century keep forming the backdrop for the photograph of the TeesRus T20 Captains, Club Officials and the competition organising committee represented by president Ray Kane and Chairman Jonathan Twigg. The Keep, being such an outstanding feature of architectural novelty with its imposing stone cylindrical dome tower is also synonymous to the County of Pembrokeshire for also being the birthplace of Henry VII in 1457.

With such a historical backdrop the Pembrokeshire Under 19 TeesRus T20 gave birth to an exciting new format for cricket. For the seven clubs who form the inaugural competition it will bring an event built upon the razzmatazz of exciting and frenetic cricket, with coloured clothing, pink match balls and upbeat music to accompany the match day experience. There are twenty one fixtures scheduled over the next two months with each competing club incorporating a nickname for their under 19 team.

The Pembrokeshire TeesRus T20 competition will cumulate with a Finals Day festival of cricket on Sunday August 23 at Haverfordwest Cricket Club. Up to date fixtures, results and tables will be available via twitter (follow @ pembsu19t20), on the Pembrokeshire Association of Cricket Coaches website (www.pembrokeshirecricket.co.uk) or by emailing pembsu19t20@hotmail. com.

The format for finalising the fixtures has been left with each club to fulfill during the set time period although the emphasis is about ‘getting the game on’. Some clubs have already intimated their interest in hosting more than one home fixture on the same day when cricket followers across the county would be treated to a spectacle of colour in some of the most picturesque grounds in Pembrokeshire.

Competing clubs in the TeesRus T20 are Burton Warriors (Burton CC contact Richard Hayman); Carew Rooks (Carew CC contact Ceri Brace); Cresselly Crusaders (Cresselly CC contact Steffan Jenkins); Haverfordwest Blue Lightening (Haverfordwest CC contact Simon Williams); Cleddau Crusaders (Hook CC & Llangwm CC combined team contact Alistair Platten); Kilgetty Warriors (Kigetty CC contact Mike Marsh) and Neyland Balck Caps (Neyland CC contact Sean Hannon).

The Pembrokeshire Association of Cricket Coaches Chairman, Jonathan Twigg, will oversee the competition. Whilst being a National ECB competition sponsored by NatWest at a local level it will be sponsored by TeesRUs. Their vision has also seen them establishing a separate event which will see 2 players from each club competing against each other to be Pembrokeshire’s best as a – 6 hitter – a competition with the batsman facing 10 balls off bowling machine for most 6’s – knockout draw format; the longest throw in Pembrokeshire; the most accurate fielder (throw) in Pembrokeshire (20metere and the most dead eye bowler in Pembrokeshire, pitching the ball in specified are) and hitting the stump). This vision from TeesRus incorporates fun and the ‘up-skilling’ of players with the hope of keeping them involved in the game.

Sport

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

Sport

Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

Sport

Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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4 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.