Sport

Team of the week: Lawrenny AFC

Published

12 years ago

February 11, 2014

LAWRENNY first XI are a senior football team currently playing in the Division 3 of the Manderwood Pembrokeshire Football League.

They play on the Lawrenny Sports and Social Club ground, which they share with the cricket club.

The club first played in the league in 1985, with a second team being entered three years later in 1988. The firsts play in red and black striped shirts and black shorts and the seconds plays in yellow and black striped shirts and black shorts.

Their most recent silverware success was last season when they won the Division 3 Cup, which was very rewarding after the ‘heartache’ of losing it in 2005 by a single goal to Pembroke United. Two seasons after gaining promotion to the Division 2 they won the Division 2 Cup in 2000 beating Saundersfoot Sports Club.

They have had very limited league success with only two league titles to their name, the Division 5 title in the 1985/1986 season and the Division 3 title in the 1997/1998 season. They also finished runner up in Division 4 in the 1987/88 season. They also completed the double in the 1985/1986 when they won the Division 5 cup final against St Clears. The club would like to thank their sponsors who give so much every season.

Player profiles

Jamie Lewis is another ex-Carew youth player. He is best used as a right back but is also a great back-up as goalkeeper. He is an excellent striker of the dead ball, setting up a number of goals with his pinpoint crosses from corners and free kicks and us.

After playing junior football for Carew, Tom Lewis joined Lawrenny to play senior football. After starting out in the Seconds he moved up to the Firsts last season and has cemented his place in the First XI. Another quick player with a good engine.

Phil Cole was the youngest first team captain in recent history at the age of 19. He is one of a number of players that has great pace. One of the most experienced players at the club. Although he is a recognised centre midfield he has played at sweeper.

Ed Merriman joined the club as a 16 year old and made his debut as a striker in the seconds coming on against Letterston with the game 1 – 1 and missing an open goal. Since then he was moved into defence and has improved every year to become an important part of the team.

Chris Beff joined Lawrenny after playing junior football for Carew and Narberth. He started out as a forward but has impressed since being moved into defence and has nailed down his place in the 1st XI with some impressive performances.

Jon ‘Beefy’ Beff has played for Lawrenny for the past six seasons despite only being 21. He was the captain last year and still picks the team this year. He has scored a number of important goals this year including winners in the two games against Fishguard.

Matt Lewis signed for the Lawrenny at the start of the 2010/11 season joining brother Jamie and cousins Tom and Dean at the club. He is very composed on the ball and has good pace and a good touch. He is very effective on the wings but is also equally at home in midfield.

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.