Glover’s late goal wins cup for Clarby

Published

9 years ago

April 28, 2016

Tom Sinclair

Clarbeston Road 3

Monkton Swifts 2

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

Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

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2 days 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.

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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