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Chandler and Holliday both hit tons

Published

9 years ago

May 16, 2016

Adam Chandler: 123 not out for star man (Pic Susan McKehon)

THE PEMBROKESHIRE CRICKET season got underway on Sunday with Adam Chandler and Simon Holliday both hitting 123, although Chandler’s was not out as their respective clubs Cresselly and Haverfordwest recorded huge victories at the expense of St Ishmaels and Carew.

Cresselly batted first and received maximum points from their days work, largely thanks to Chandler’s unbeaten ton, which showed he will once more be a force to be reckoned with for the county’s bowlers this season. Iwan Izzard who blasted a big hitting 69, with Alex Bayley chipping in with 18, supported him.

For Tish the pick of the bowlers was Dean John who went for 2-82.

In reply Tish went for their shots and paid the price as they were all out for 185, with Mike Shaw (4-43) and Ryan Lewis (3-64) doing the damage with their spin. Danny Howells hit an unbeaten 59 and Brennan Devonald struck 45 alongside Danny Richard (34) but the rest of the visiting batsmen will be disappointed.

Carew travelled to Haverfordwest with a below par side with many first team regulars unavailable due to other commitments, and they were put to the sword by Simon Holliday (123) and Adam James (5-34).

There was also a piece of cricketing history during the game as Haverfordwest’s new signing Gareth Davies took a hat-trick with his first three balls for the club.

Despite signing Brad McDermott-Jenkins and Harry Thomas from Cresselly, Lawrenny still succumbed to an opening day defeat at home to Johnston as Chris Fitzpatrick’s struck 51 not out for the visitors, supported by Steve Mills 35 and Lee Summons 33. Harry Thomas took 2-55 and Jenkins 3-36 for Lawrenny, and Jenkins was also in good form with the bat as he struck 48 but it wasn’t enough for the hosts.

Narberth routed Llanrhian thanks to a stunning partnership from Kyle Quartermaine (51 not out) and Richie Adams (92 not out). Earlier Ben Hughes had claimed 5-21 as Llanrhian were skittled for 158 despite the best efforts of Geraint Morris (34) and Matthew Bennett (33), but Narberth were simply too good as they past the target set with ease for the loss of just one wicket.

Neyland will be hoping to challenge on all fronts again this season and they got off to a flier with a comfortable win against a poor Whitland side that offered very little. Dylan Blain (60) scored two thirds of his sides runs as the visitors were dismissed for 98 thanks to 5-39 from Nathan Banner and a miserly 4-11 spell by Andrew Miller.

Nick Koomen hit a faultless 60 not out for the All Whites as Wayne Howells caused some damage for Whitland with a spell of 3-23.

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Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

Published

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

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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