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Rooks win relegation six-pointer

Published

9 years ago

May 16, 2016

Carew 2

Herbrandston 1

Ashley Smith: Running at Herbrandston (Pic Brian McKehon)

AFTER Carew had lost in midweek to fellow strugglers Milford United, the match at the recreation ground between the Rooks and bottom two side Herbrandston took on added significance, in what was a true ‘relegation six-pointer’.

A win for Herbrandston would’ve put them two points behind their hosts with a game in hand, as it was the Carew victory leaves Herbrandson eight points adrift and needing to win all their remaining fixtures, whilst hoping Carew lose both of theirs.

It was a fully deserved victory for the hosts who dominated every facet of play from the first to the last, with the visitors only looking like scoring from a set-piece or a mistake from the home side. As it was they did level briefly before the break from an innocuous penalty, but ultimately Carew had too much to triumph in the end.

The game started at a frantic pace as both sides looked to get the early goal, and Carew will have felt they should’ve been two goals to the good in the first five minutes as striker Dean Morris spurned two glorious one-on-one opportunities as Martin Langdon spread himself well in the visiting goal.

The first half was played mainly in the Herbrandston half, and when Carew were awarded a free kick on the left touchline, they made the most of it and got the breakthrough. Alex Bayley whipped in a delightful ball, which was attacked by left-winger Corey Hill who glanced a header high into the net.

It looked as though the hosts would go in at the break with the lead, however a long ball forward from the back was allowed to bounce by the Carew back four, and Shane Walsh latched onto the loose ball, when he over hit his touch he and Shaun Whitfield came together in a shoulder to shoulder which left both on the ground. Referee James Olyott deemed it enough to award a spot kick, and Walsh dusted himself down to dispatch under the despairing Dan James.

This would’ve dented Carew’s confidence in previous weeks, but they emerged for the second half in the same manner as they did the first, and although Morris missed another couple of great chances and Langdon pulled off some great saves, they did manage to retake the lead through Ashley Smith.

When the ball wasn’t cleared from a corner kick, the ball dropped for the striker on the edge of the box and his first time left-footed volley flew into the net to spark wild celebrations.

One more point will ensure Carew play in Division One next year, but with Herbrandston having favourable fixtures on the run-in this battle is still far from over.

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Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

Published

18 hours 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

21 hours 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

3 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