Sport

Bluebirds made to work for win

Published

9 years ago

March 17, 2017

Caldicot Town 2

Haverfordwest County 3

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY were made to work for their win against a determined Caldicot Town on Saturday (Mar 11), eventually coming away with a 3-2 win.

After a fine first half, the Bluebirds were made to fight all the way for the win against stubborn opposition and on a very uneven surface.

As the first half got going, exchanges went from end to end, but the Bluebirds had the better chances.

Caldicot keeper Luke Wesson had to make two fine saves, and their full back Ashley Palmer picked up a yellow card after two fouls in two minutes.

The red-clad Bluebirds eventually took the lead in the 30th minute when Sean Pemberton headed in from a corner.

The Bluebirds then hit a vein of form good enough for Caldicot sec Samuel Williams to describe them as the best side he’s seen this season. Ash Palmer had to clear off his line and the Blues won a succession of corners. In the 44th minute Caldicot’s Alex Jarman collected a yellow for a high tackle.

The Blues doubled their lead in the 50th minute when Nicky Palmer, with only a handful of previous goals in hundreds of Welsh Premier and Welsh League appearances, bobbed up with a stinging volley.

But in the 63rd minute Caldicot pulled one back when James Gwilt seemed to stumble when fielding a back-header from one of his defenders and the ball crept into the net.

Ashley Bevan went close to settling matters in the 70th minute when his shot crashed back off the post, but at the other end, Gwilt made a stunning save to keep the lead intact. Then, in the 82nd minute, the Blues seemed to have clinched the game when Lee Hudgell got the third.

Caldicot had just time for one last spirited fight-back. The long throws of Ash Palmer had threatened all afternoon and from one of them Wallis headed over. In the 88th minute Gwilt gathered a cross from Jarman but appeared to carry it over the line. But the Blues were able to dig in to clinch a deserved but very hard-grafted win.

Tomorrow (Mar 18) the Bluebirds are at home to Risca United, kick-off is at 2:30pm.

County: James Gwilt, Ricky Watts, Kristian Speake, Sean Pemberton Jamie Evans, Kieran O’Brien (Rhys Dalling, 75), Nicky Palmer, Greg Walters, Ashley Bevan, Steffan Davies and Lee Hudgell.

Subs not used: Steffan Williams, Chris O‘Sullivan and Leon Luby.

Sport

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

Published

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

Published

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

Published

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.