Sport

Holders breeze through

Published

9 years ago

March 4, 2016

Hold up: Johnny Horgan holds the ball up from a Clarbeston Road player

Goodwick United 6

Clarbeston Road 0

SENIOR CUP holders Goodwick United breezed into the third round of the competition as they won 6-0 against Clarbeston Road at Pheonix Park on Saturday.

Both sides started the game well in a traditional cup tie played in blustery conditions but the Division One leaders outclassed their Division Two opponents.

Clarbeston Road had the first chance of the game when after two minutes, Paul Jenkins played the ball forwards for Tom Reubens who sent the ball across the face of goal for Ben John but his effort was brilliantly saved by James Gwilt in the Goodwick goal.

With thirteen minutes gone Goodwick took the lead when Adam Raymond’s cross was not cleared properly and the ball fell to Rhys Dalling who had time to compose himself and curl the ball into the top right corner of the net.

The visitors could have drawn level soon after when Matthew Ellis’ free kick was flicked on by Tom Reubens but the ball fell straight into the arms of James Gwilt.

Goodwick thought they had doubled their lead with 25 minutes played when Rob Morgans knocked the ball into the net but the referee ruled it out saying that Rob Morgans’ was offside.

They did get their second goal soon after as the ball fell to Rob Morgans who blasted the ball into the top corner.

It was 3-0 just two minutes later as Chris O’Sullivan played the ball through for Rhys Dalling who shot with the outside of his left boot into the bottom left corner of the net.

The home side continued to dominate and had a penalty shout turned down but it wasn’t long before they had their fourth goal when a cross from the right from Johnny Horgan seemed to deceive everyone flying into the back of the net.

Clarbeston Road faced an uphill task in the second half but just five minutes in, Goodwick scored their fifth goal.

Johnny Horgan scored his second goal of the game as he drilled the ball low into the bottom right corner of the net.

Rob Morgans had two chances to increase Goodwick’s lead but he shot wide and saw an effort saved by the Clarbeston keeper.

With fifteen minutes to go Adam Raymond almost added another goal but his effort rebounded back off the post and into the arms of the keeper.

Raymond had another shot saved before the home side finally added their sixth goal.

Rhys Dalling played the ball to Rob Morgans who placed the ball into the bottom left corner of the net to seal a comfortable win.

Sport

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

2 days 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.

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

Published

4 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