Sport

Draper brace sinks Bluebirds

Published

10 years ago

November 26, 2015

Double: Greg Draper’s two goals
were enough to give The New
Saints victory against the Bluebirds

TNS 2
Haverfordwest County 0

H A V E R F O R D W E S T COUNTY remain in the bottom two following a 2-0 defeat to league leaders TNS on Saturday.

The home side dominated for much of the game, as was expected, but the Bluebirds did well to stop them from scoring.

The Saints began well and nearly opened the scoring through Greg Draper. The TNS number nine was one on one but his shot was superbly saved by Scott James.

Simon Spender then found space in the box but he was also denied by another impressive save from James.

Moments later and it was the visitors who broke forward. Firstly Jordan Follows shot over before Greg Walters’ powerful strike flew just wide of the post.

However, half an hour played and Draper converted from close range after being magnificently picked out by Matty Williams.

On the stroke of half time, Draper doubled the lead as the New Zealand International calmly rounded the goalkeeper and slotted in from eight yards out.

The second half began with TNS once again controlling possession and Williams nearly made it three nil on the hour mark, but his header flew over.

Robbie Parry was then sent on for the Saints and within minutes, his dipping volley struck the bar.

With the bar still shaking, Chris Seargeant’s shot from 20 yards out also smashed the bar as TNS looked to add another goal.

The visitors did not give up and in the final minute of the game they almost pulled a goal back through Ryan Batley whose strong drive was brilliantly turned round by the post by the TNS keeper.

Following the game, manager Wayne Jones said: “Disappointed with the result, another defeat, that’s three on the bounce now but in all fairness to the players, they worked hard, we had a game plan and they stuck to it and it was TNS’ supreme quality that won them the match in the end.

“It’s a very important November for the club with games where we are looking to pick up points with three out of four games being at home we look towards that and be optimistic about things.”

The Bluebirds head in to a crucial period of the season with games coming up against sides around them in the table.

On Saturday, November 7, they take on fourth placed Newtown at the Bridge Meadow. Following that is another home game against the side directly above them in the table in Gap Connah’s Quay on November 14.

They also take on the side currently bottom of the table in Rhyl at home at the end of the month, November 28, which could be crucial in deciding whether or not they remain in the Welsh Premier League.

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

Published

13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

Published

13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

Published

17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.