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Goodwick thrash Milford

Published

9 years ago

April 15, 2016

Milford United 0

Goodwick United 7

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Goodwick United FC

GOODWICK UNITED eased past Milford United on Thursday night as they ran out 7-0 winners with Steffan Williams scoring a hat trick.

The league leaders started the game well and could have gone ahead inside the first minute when Adam Raymond launched an audacious attempt from 50 yards but his effort bounced back off the bar.

They took the lead with ten minutes gone when Steven Dockerty played the ball through for Rhys Dalling and he shot into the bottom right corner of the net.

Dalling nearly had a second six minutes later when he intercepted a quick free kick from Milford’s Chris Davies but Dalling sent his shot over the bar.

With half an hour gone it was 2-0 to the visitors as a free kick from Adam Raymond was headed into his own net by Milford’s Ashley Mathias.

Dalling came close again but his curling shot from the edge of the box bounced back off the bar.

Goodwick then made it 3-0 when Wayne O’Sullivan headed Adam Raymond’s corner back across goal and Steffan Williams headed the ball in.

Just two minutes into the second half Goodwick made it 4-0 when Adam Raymond fired an excellent shot into the net from 20 yards.

It was five on the hour mark as Rob Morgans won the ball back before shooting low into the bottom right corner past Milford keeper Andrew Fairbairn.

Fairbairn was then in action again as he did well to keep out substitute Patrick Hughes’ shot.

With twelve minutes to go Goodwick won a free kick 25 yards out and Steffan Williams curled the ball over the wall and into the net.

He completed his hat-trick just a minute later when Darren Devonald crossed into the box and he headed the ball down and in off the post.

Milford threatened a late consolation when an Ashley Mathias corner was sent in but William Goodall’s header was blocked.

Goodwick saw out the remaining minutes for an impressive win which keeps them five points clear at the top of the table.

On Saturday, April 16, they play away at Angle before midweek games against Herbrandston on Tuesday and title rivals Hakin United on Thursday.

Elsewhere on Thursday, Hakin’s Nicky Woodrow took his tally of goals in the league to 20 as he scored twice in Hakin’s 4-0 win over Herbrandston with Ashley Bevan and Adam Davies grabbing the other goals.

Merlins Bridge won 2-1 over Tenby at the Racecourse with Lee Hudgell and Matthew D’Ivry getting the goals.

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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