Sport

Pembrokeshire Crickets Division 1 update

Published

11 years ago

July 2, 2015

Bradshaw display gives Tish victory
St Ishmaels (110-3) beat Llangwm (109-AO) by 7 wkts

ST ISHMAELS picked up a seven-wicket win over bottom-of-the-table Llangwm as Peter Bradshaw shone with bat and ball.

Bradshaw picked up five wickets and then guided Tish to their target with time to spare.

St Ishmaels won the toss and elected to field and that turned out to be a good decision as Llangwm were all out for 109.

Llangwm lost the wicket of opener Joseph Kiff for a duck early on but fellow-opener Will Beresford and Philip Llewellyn soon got Llangwm going.

They shared a stand of 75 for the second wicket to put Llangwm in a good position with Beresford scoring 31 while Llewellyn looked good with 40 runs to his name.

However, when Beresford was trapped LBW off the bowling Andrew Pawlett, that sparked a collapse.

Llewellyn was also removed in the same way off the bowling of Peter Bradshaw and wickets continued to tumble.

James Venables (14) and Matthew Kiff (11) were the only other batsmen to reach double figures as Pawlett and Bradshaw ripped through the Llangwm line-up.

The last nine wickets fell for just 34 runs as Llangwm threw away a decent position, finishing on a disappointing 109 all out.

Bradshaw was the pick of the bowlers for Tish as he took five wickets for 27 runs from his eight overs.

Pawlett also had good figures as he took four wickets for the loss of 23 runs, also bowling three maiden overs.

In reply, Tish were reduced to 24-2 raising Llangwm hopes of an unlikely victory.

Despite the wickets, Brennan Devonald and Peter Bradshaw batted on to take Tish towards their target.

Devonald departed having hit four fours and a six in his knock of 33 as he was caught off the bowling of Matthew Kiff.

Bradshaw remained and he finished not out on 45 as Tish reached their target in the 37th over.

The win gives Tish 27 points while Llangwm pick up just three points.

Caption:

Not enough: Phil Llewellyn top scored for Llangwm but his side still lost.

Mills ton sees Johnston home
Johnston (234-2) beat Lawrenny (233-7) by 8 wkts

JOHNSTON produced a sparkling display of batting to see themselves to an impressive victory in double quick time against a resilient Lawrenny outfit at Glebelands field on Saturday.

Having won the toss and electing to bat first on a belter of a track, Lawrenny got off to a decent start as openers, Steve Campbell and Phil Elliott knocked up 37 and 19 respectively.

Andrew Cole chipped in with 35 before Steve Lewis top scored with a typically hard hitting 73. There were double figure scores from Ian Jenkins (36 not out) and Simon Cole (15) before the innings closed on what looked like an extremely healthy looking 233 for the loss of 7 wickets.

For Johnston, Lee Summons (3 for 27) picked up 3 wickets for a miserly 27 runs off his maximum 12 over spell and there was 2 wickets apiece for Steven Mills (2 for 48) and Kevin Roberts (2 for 63).

In reply, Johnston lost their in-form opener Dan Sutton cheaply and he was quickly followed by Mikey Jones (17) which, unfortunately for Lawrenny, brought together the pairing of Steven Mills and Lee Summons to the crease who set about their attack with seemingly nonchalant ease and severely punished anything slightly off line in a brilliant undefeated stand of 159.

Mills went on to knock up a magnificent 126 not out which included 19 fours and 3 sixes with Summons smashing 69 not out in an equally aggressive innings which included 8 fours and 2 sixes to see Johnston home amazingly in just 30.2 overs with only 2 wickets lost along the way.

For Lawrenny, Jamie Lewis picked up the only wickets to fall, conceding 63 runs in his 9 over spurt.

Carew and Whitland end all-square
Whitland (138-8) drew with Carew (203-8)

CAREW were unable to avenge their Harrison Allen Bowl defeat by Whitland two days earlier, but took most of the spoils in a drawn game.

Batting first, Carew posted a challenging total of 203 for 8 in 45 overs. Significant contributions were made by skipper Rhys Davies with 52, Ian Sefton with 46, Nick Scourfield with 43 and Brian Hall with 26.

The Whitland bowlers stuck to their task, with Greg Sleep (3 for 26) and Jonathan Thomas (3 for 49) particularly impressive. There were also wickets for Wayne Howells (1 for 43) and Leighton O’Connor (1 for 55).

Whitland have suffered this season from the loss of early wickets, and this match was no exception, again losing 4 early wickets.

They were given particular problems by left-arm fast bowler Neil Gregory who bowled his 12 overs for 14 runs, taking two wickets. His first 7 overs were maidens.

He was well supported by Shaun Whitfield (2 for 24) and the Davies cousins, Tom with 2 for 35 and Rhys with 2 for 42.

They could not, however, take the last two wickets required for victory and had to settle for the draw.

Whitland’s batting was led by veteran Leighton O’Connor with a fine knock of 53, skipper Mathew Davies with 29 and Kevin Pearce with 18.

Scott Newton (14 not out) was there at the end and made sure that Whitland ended on 138 for 8 and prevented Carew getting the win.

Carew went home with a haul of 24 points, while Whitland had to make do with 7.

Town thrash Llanrhian
Haverfordwest (92-0) beat Llanrhian (89-AO) by 10 wkts

HAVERFORDWEST cruised to victory over second-bottom Llanrhian as they won by ten wickets.

Llanrhian batted first but only four batsmen made it into double figures.

Paul Lewis opened the batting but could only manage three fours in a knock of 14 before he was trapped LBW by Adam James.

Jack Jones scored 13 but he was then run out by Huw Scriven to leave Llanrhian on 38-3.

Dominic Wright and Richard Reed then shared 19 for the fourth wicket partnership before Simon Holliday had Wright caught by Adam James.

Wright had top-scored for his side with 22 runs while Reed batted on to finish not out on 20.

Adam James and Josh Wilment took the final four wickets of the innings as Llanrhian were all out for a lowly 89.

James was the star bowler once more as he took four wickets for the loss of 35 runs.

Wilment and Holliday also chipped in with two wickets each.

In reply, Ben Field and Simon Holliday were untroubled as they coasted to their target in the sixteenth over.

Holliday played well for his knock of 24 but it was Field who top scored hitting ten fours in his knock of 65 which came off only 54 balls.

Haverfordwest pick up 27 points for the win while Llanrhian pick up just two points.

Neyland limp to draw
Cresselly (240-7) drew with Neyland (123-8)

NEYLAND slipped further behind in the title race as they could only manage a draw with Cresselly on Saturday.

Cresselly batted first and racked up an impressive total of 240-7 from their allotted overs.

Adam Chandler was in fine form for Cresselly as he top scored and finished not out on 107.

Philip Williams also contributed 61 runs as Cresselly set a daunting total for Neyland to chase.

However, Neyland struggled in their reply with Greg Miller making 38 and Andrew Miller making 17 the only notable scores.

Ryan Lewis was the pick of the bowlers for Cresselly as he took six for the loss of just 20 runs.

That meant Neyland would finish on a disappointing 123-8 and they pick up just 6 points for their efforts.

Cresselly pick up 24 points which takes them above Neyland into third.

News

Welsh rugby crisis eases as district moves to halt crunch WRU meeting

Published

8 hours ago

April 2, 2026

Herald Sport

A PLANNED extraordinary general meeting of the Welsh Rugby Union could now be called off after the district that pushed for it said its main objectives had been achieved following two high-profile departures from the game’s leadership.

Central Glamorgan Rugby Union had secured enough backing from clubs to force the WRU into holding the meeting on Monday, April 13. The district had tabled three motions, including votes of no confidence in WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood and Professional Rugby Board chair Malcolm Wall.

But the district has now written to clubs saying it intends to withdraw all three motions, arguing there is no longer a need for the EGM in its current form. That follows confirmation that Collier-Keywood will step down on July 16 after deciding not to seek a second term, while Wall left his role in March at the end of his tenure.

In its letter, Central Glamorgan said the exits of both men, together with the prospect of fresh talks with the WRU board over governance reform, meant the campaign had already achieved its key aims. The district said it now wanted constructive engagement with the WRU over future governance changes, including the way council representatives are elected to the board.

A WRU spokesperson said the union was aware of the letter sent to member clubs and was awaiting direct correspondence from Central Glamorgan.

The row had developed against the backdrop of deepening unrest in Welsh rugby over the WRU’s controversial proposal to reduce the number of professional teams from four to three by June 2027. Those plans have triggered fierce criticism, protests and legal action, particularly over fears for the future of the Ospreys.

While the latest letter did not directly settle that issue, Central Glamorgan urged the WRU to pause its plans for the professional game and publish all the evidence behind any decision before moving forward. The district also called on the union to engage with an alternative proposal aimed at preserving all four professional sides.

Central Glamorgan thanked clubs across Wales for their support, saying they had come together to safeguard the future of the game. The district added that Welsh rugby remained at a critical moment, but said it hoped the latest developments would lead to greater openness, respect and transparency between the WRU and its member clubs.

I can also give you a sharper Herald-style headline and subheadline for this.

Sport

Amman United v Neyland abandoned after touchline fight

Published

9 hours ago

April 2, 2026

Herald Sport

AMMAN UNITED’S crucial Division 3 West clash with Neyland was abandoned after 70 minutes on Wednesday night following a fight on the touchline.

The home side had led 20-12 under the lights at Cwmamman Park and were on course for a vital win that would have kept alive their hopes of survival.

Amman made the brighter start and enjoyed most of the territory and possession in a strong first-half display. They went ahead within minutes when wing Dan Thomas crossed in the corner.

Outside half Iestyn Griffiths then extended the lead with a well-struck penalty as the Reds continued to dominate. Jordan Poole, Keelan Griffiths and Alun Lewis all made good ground, and Amman looked certain to score again at one stage, only to be held up over the line.

Neyland, however, hit back against the run of play. Scrum half Owen Hamer seized on turnover ball, stepped clear of the defence and raced in from halfway. Rio Phillips added the conversion to cut the gap.

Amman responded well and regained control before the break. From a lineout catch-and-drive, front row forward Matthew Madge powered over, with Griffiths converting to give the hosts a deserved 15-7 lead at half-time.

The home side made full use of their bench after the restart, with Kieran Mackey, Caian Francis, Liam Brooks and Alex Williams all introduced. Youngster Harvey Duncan also came on in the centre for just his second senior appearance.

Captain Rhydian Jones again impressed with a tireless display around the park as Amman piled further pressure on the Neyland try line. That spell was rewarded when wing Dylan Matthews squeezed over in the far corner to make it 20-7.

To their credit, Neyland then enjoyed their best spell of the game, forcing Amman onto the back foot with sustained pressure under the posts. Centre George Williams and wing Josh Watts were prominent as the visitors went through the phases, but Amman’s defence held firm for long periods.

The visitors eventually found a way through when flanker Josh Hamer spotted a gap and touched down under the posts to bring the score back to 20-12.

But before the conversion could be taken, a fight broke out on the touchline. Once order had been restored, the referee decided to abandon the match immediately.

The game will now have to be replayed at a later date.

Sport

Vice-chair steps down at Haverfordwest County AFC

Published

2 days ago

March 31, 2026

Herald Sport

Mared Pemberton leaves board role after years of service

HAVERFORWEST COUNTY AFC has confirmed that Mared Pemberton has stepped down from her role as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors due to personal commitments.

Pemberton has played a key role in the club’s development in recent years, most notably leading the delivery of the Ogi Bridge Meadow 3G pitch project.

She has also been closely involved in the club’s community work and fan engagement initiatives, helping to strengthen its reputation and position as a focal point within the local area.

Pemberton will continue her involvement with the club as Head of Trustees for the Bluebirds Foundation, the official charitable arm of Haverfordwest County AFC.

A club spokesperson said: “Everyone at the club would like to thank Mared for her loyalty, hard work and dedication over many years, and we wish her well for the future.”