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Glover’s late goal wins cup for Clarby

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Winners: Clarbeston Road celebrate winning the Second Division Cup

CLARBESTON ROAD won the Second Division Cup Final on Thursday night (Apr 7) as Tom Glover’s last minute goal gave them a 3-2 victory.

The first half was a dull affair but the second half came to life with Monkton coming from behind to lead 2-1, only for Clarby to hit back and win the cup for the second time in three years.

A good crowd gathered at the Bridge Meadow Stadium to watch the match which was played in a good spirit with both sides showing plenty of commitment.

After a tense opening ten minutes, Clarbeston Road had the first real chance of the game when Jason Griffiths played in Tom Reubens but his shot was saved by the Monkton keeper.

Michael Turpin then played the ball to Tom Reubens who played the ball back for Turpin but his shot was saved and Jason Griffiths could only knock the rebound wide.

Monkton threatened when John Hyde passed to Ryan Griffiths but after cutting inside and looking to shoot, Clarby defenders got back to clear the danger.

Michael Canton also hit the side netting for the Swifts before Turpin saw a shot saved for Clarby.

Ryan Griffiths was then sent free on goal but Clarby keeper Gary Thomas came out to nick the ball before Griffiths could get a shot away.

The whistle went with the score tied at 0-0 but it wasn’t long before the game came to life in the second half.

Five minutes in, Tom Reubens looped the ball over the defenders and Ben John was on hand to rifle the ball into the top corner despite the best efforts of Monkton’s keeper.

However, just five minutes later Monkton were level when a cross from the right was punched away but only as far as Ryan Griffiths who shot low into the bottom right corner of the net.

With twenty minutes of the second half gone the Swifts took the lead in spectacular fashion.

Ben Nicholas played the ball to Michael Canton and his shot curled onto the left hand post and bounced into the net.

Seven minutes later it was 2-2 as Jason Griffiths played the ball forward for Tom Reubens who returned the ball back across goal for Griffiths to bury a shot low in the bottom left corner of the net.

Both sides battled away in the final fifteen minutes and it looked as if both managers were anticipating extra-time with only a couple of subs made.

With a minute of the 90 left Clarby won a corner and when a cross was floated in, Monkton’s keeper came and missed and the ball fell to Tom Glover who lofted the ball into the roof of the net.

That goal sparked jubilant scenes among the Clarby players and their bench and it left Monkton with little time to respond.

The Swifts did come forward in injury time but saw a shot go wide and Clarby hung on to seal cup glory.

After the game, both sides were congratulated on an excellent final and the trophy was presented to Clarby captain Jason Griffiths.

Clarbeston Road: Gary Thomas, Paul Jenkins, Curtis Elliott, Dan Rees, Rheinallt George, Matthew Ellis, Tom Reubens, Tom Glover, Jason Griffiths, Michael Turpin, Ben John.

Monkton Swifts: Dan Roberts, Jimmy Walker, Tom Meiring, Sean Jones, Luke Probert, Ben Nicholas, Blake James, John Hyde, Daniel Scourfield, Michael Canton, Ryan

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Solva sailor Micky Beckett leads British medal surge in Mallorca

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Pembrokeshire sailor Micky Beckett has once again cemented his place among the sport’s elite, securing his fourth consecutive victory in the ILCA 7 men’s dinghy class at the prestigious Trofeo Princesa Sofia regatta.

Hailing from the coastal village of Solva, Beckett sealed the title with a day to spare — a remarkable feat that underscores his dominance on the international circuit and sends a strong signal ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic campaign.

His win was one of nine medals earned by the British Sailing Team in Mallorca, with Great Britain finishing top of the medal table ahead of Australia and China.

Beckett, who has steadily climbed the ranks in recent years, is now one of the standout figures in British sailing. Known for his consistency and calm approach on the water, the 29-year-old has made the ILCA 7 fleet his own, and his continued success reflects the strength of both his individual talent and the support around him.

“If this week is anything to go by, the future is bright for the British Sailing Team,” said performance director Mark Robinson — a nod to Beckett’s influence and the broader success of the squad.

While Beckett led the charge, fellow Brit Emma Wilson also delivered a standout performance. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist won 14 of 21 races in the iQFOiL foiling windsurfing class, earning her the prestigious Princess Sofia Trophy — the event’s top honour.

“It’s crazy – I wasn’t expecting it at all,” said Wilson, 25. “There are names on this trophy like Ben Ainslie, people I’ve looked up to since I was a kid. To have my name on there now is pretty cool.”

The British team also took home gold in the 49erFX (Saskia Tidey and Freya Black), 470 (Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris), and Nacra 17 (John Gimson and Anna Burnet). There were silver medals for Lily Young (Formula Kite) and Elliot Hanson (ILCA 7), while Ellie Aldridge (Formula Kite) and Daisy Collingridge (ILCA 6) each claimed bronze.

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Goodwick edge closer to perfect season

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Kilgetty 0 – Goodwick United 3

GOODWICK United are just one game away from completing a flawless league campaign after a dominant 3-0 victory away at Kilgetty.

Nathan Greene opened the scoring with a thumping header on 13 minutes, meeting Will Haworth’s pinpoint corner. Haworth then turned scorer just before half-time, glancing in Luke Hayward’s free-kick to double the lead.

Rhys Jones wrapped things up from the penalty spot after Rhys Dalling was brought down in the box.

Manager Chris O’Sullivan now turns his attention to the final fixture at Phoenix Park against Tenby, where his side will aim to complete an unbeaten league season.


Pennar Robins stay in top-four hunt
Pennar Robins 3 – Clarbeston Road 1

PENNAR Robins kept their hopes of a top-three finish alive with a solid 3-1 win over Clarbeston Road at Bush Camp.

Ben Adams struck twice, either side of a Jamie Wilkes goal, to seal the win. Adams and Wilkes gave the hosts a 2-0 lead at the break, but Richard Bevan pulled one back for the visitors in the second half.

Adams netted his second in the 88th minute to put the result beyond doubt and keep Pennar in touching distance of Monkton Swifts, with two matches left to play.


Swifts confirm Milford relegation
Milford United 0 – Monkton Swifts 4

MILFORD United’s relegation from Division One was confirmed on Saturday as Monkton Swifts cruised to a 4-0 win at Marble Hall.

Paul Miller was instrumental for the visitors, assisting goals for Billy Davis and Liam Butland before scoring one himself. Jack Clarke added a fourth after the break, converting from Ben Steele’s cross.

Monkton remain third, just ahead of Pennar Robins, with both sides battling for a top-three finish in the final weeks.

Milford now turn their attention to the Senior Cup Final against Hakin United.


Wizards and Vikings share derby spoils
Merlins Bridge 0 – Hakin United 0

A TIGHT and tense derby between Merlins Bridge and Hakin United ended in a goalless draw at the Pembrokeshire Sports Ground.

Both teams had opportunities, with Mark Jones going close for Hakin and Mason Dolling striking the side netting. For the Wizards, substitute Ben Davies had the ball in the net, only for the flag to go up for offside.

Hakin now shift focus to the Senior Cup Final against Milford United, while Merlins Bridge can take heart from a resilient defensive performance.

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Narberth Athletic overpower Llangwm as St Davids claim dramatic win

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Narberth Athletic 61 – Llangwm 10
NARBERTH Athletic delivered a dominant display to defeat Llangwm 61-10 in their latest Division Four (West) fixture.

Llangwm showed promise in the early exchanges, particularly at scrum time, where their front row of Ieuan Power, Ben Elrick, and Matthew Rees competed well. However, it was the home side who controlled the scoreboard.

Narberth opened the scoring after 31 minutes with a converted try from prop Shay Norcross. That breakthrough was followed by a blistering five-minute spell in which captain Harry Phillips crossed three times, all converted by Shane Rossiter, giving the hosts a commanding 28-0 lead. Llangwm responded before the break with a penalty from Breig Matthews.

In the second half, Narberth extended their lead with tries from Brad Cramb and Stephen J Brown, the latter again converted by Rossiter. Llangwm briefly rallied with a converted try from No 8 Matthew Rees, but Narberth’s bench provided a strong finish. Will Davies touched down twice, while Rossiter added another try and two further conversions, finishing the match with a personal haul of 21 points.

St Davids 31 – Pembroke 24
ST DAVIDS sealed a league double over Pembroke with a thrilling 31-24 home win, a match that also marked the unveiling of the John James Memorial Scoreboard, in honour of a much-loved club stalwart.

The visitors struck first through a penalty from Jarred Sharratt, but St Davids hit back with a try from captain Nathan Foster, converted by Bob Froy. Pembroke regained the lead when Barry Alderman-John crossed for a try in his final game, also converted by Sharratt.

St Davids responded before the interval through player-coach Morgan Griffiths, who scored his first try of the afternoon, again converted by Froy.

The second half saw the momentum swing back and forth. Evan Davies put Pembroke back in front with a try, before a Froy penalty levelled the scores. A converted try from Fraser James gave Pembroke the lead once more, but Griffiths proved the difference, completing his hat-trick with two more tries—both converted by Froy—to secure victory for the Saints.

The win also saw St Davids lift the Willington Slate, an annual trophy contested between the two clubs.

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