Sport

Rooks off the bottom with deserved point

Published

10 years ago

March 4, 2016

Equaliser: Haydn Shapcott’s corner was punched into his own net by the Dragons keeper

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West Dragons 1

CAREW moved off the bottom of Division One for the first time since October and in doing so put a serious dent in West Dragons’ title aspirations.

The visitors came into the match having suffered a surprise defeat in the Senior Cup away at Fishguard Sports, but they had a full complement of players at their disposal as their team sheet included four players who lined up for Pembrokeshire in their match against Carmarthenshire last month.

Carew had not played a home game since December 12th due to the horrific weather conditions that have blighted the season, but finally they were able to get a fixture on, and the pitch held up well despite the driving wind and rain that blighted the game.

Defending against the wind in the first half, Carew spent the majority of the game camped in their own third, but no matter how much the Dragons attack puffed, they could not find a way through an organised and rigid backline.

Carew were winning the midfield battle, with the youthful combination of Morgan Scourfield, Iwan Izzard and Alex Bayley covering every blade of grass to stop the visitors from mounting at the source.

The hosts had a couple of chances of their own on the counter attack, but Dean Morris and Bayley couldn’t find the target with their efforts.

With the sides seemingly heading towards a first half stalemate, the Dragons were awarded an innocuous free kick just inside the Carew half. Jordy Thomas drilled the ball towards the edge of the penalty area and centre half Shaun Whitfield inadvertently headed the ball goalwards in the swirling wind. Keeper Dan James caught the ball and fell to the goal line and with a solo Dragons player appealing that the ball had crossed the line the referee turned down the shout and told the teams to play on.

However keeper James displayed great sportsmanship to tell the referee that the ball had in fact crossed the line. The goal was given and the Dragons went in with a 1-0 advantage. It was testament to the home keeper that he had said the ball had gone in, and it is an act you may not have seen from many other sides in the Pembrokeshire League set-up.

Despite that setback, Carew knew that with the wind now behind their backs they were well in the game and came out in buoyant fashion.

They hit the visitors with a 15-minute burst of flowing attacking football, with Sam Goodwin making use of the right hand channel to create several chances, which were repelled by the brilliant Peter Blain in the Dragons goal.

From another Goodwin attack Carew won a corner, and Haydn Shapcott whipped a fierce delivery under the Dragons crossbar, which Blain could only punch into his own net to level proceedings.

The final 20 minutes saw further chances for the hosts go begging as Ceri Brace and Dean Morris were guilty of misses, whereas the Dragons couldn’t muster one shot in the second half despite reverting to three up top, with the wind preventing them from any meaningful attacks.

The game finished 1-1 that left both teams disappointed, though in reality the visitors can have no complaints as they were outplayed on the day.

Saturday sees the Dragons entertain Tenby, whilst Carew go to Angle in what is sure to be another crunch game in their fight for survival.

Sport

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

Published

14 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

14 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

18 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.