Neyland through to Duggie Morris last eight

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9 years ago

May 23, 2017

Young gun: Geraint Rees bowled well for Neyland

DUGGIE MORRIS cup holders Neyland are through to the last eight of this year’s competition after they beat Cresselly at the Athletic Ground on Monday night (May 22).

The game was a repeat of the final last year and Cresselly brought a strong team looking to avenge that defeat.

Neyland were asked to bat first after Cresselly won the toss and they made a good start as Paul Murray and Ashley Sutton shared 28 for the first wicket.

Sutton was the first man out as he was caught by Ryan Lewis off the bowling of Neil Gregory for a score of 5.

Murray was joined in the middle by Andrew Miller and the pair put on 41 runs for the second wicket.

Miller played well for a score of 20 but was stumped by Neilson Cole off the bowling of Matthew Lewis and that left Neyland 69-2.

From then on the home side were unable to get any real partnerships going as Nick Koomen, Steven Murray and Henry Durrant all fell cheaply to the bowling of Mike Shaw (4-14).

In vein: Iwan Izzard’s score of 46 was not enough for victory

Shaw then picked up his fourth wicket as he has opener Murray caught by Ryan Lewis. Murray had played brilliantly for his knock of 56, hitting six fours and two sixes.

That left Neyland on 89-6 but they were indebted to Greg Miller who finished the innings not out on 28 to guide Neyland to their total of 134-8.

Cresselly made a similarly good start to their reply as they shared 29 for the first wicket before Adam Chandler was caught by Ashley Sutton, at the second attempt, off the bowling of Nick Koomen.

Geraint Rees then bowled Alex Bayley to reduce Cresselly to 35-2.

Izzard and Matthew Webb then shared 33 runs for the third wicket to put Cresselly in a good position after 13 overs.

However, Webb was then run out in comical circumstances as Izzard chose to run after a shot but Webb chose not to leaving Sean Hannon with the easiest of tasks to knock the bails off.

Ryan Lewis was then caught by Greg Miller off the bowling of Jamie Smith for a duck as Cresselly slipped to 68-4.

Cresselly’s task got even harder soon after as Izzard, who had played well for a score of 46, was caught by Hannon at the second attempt off the bowling of Smith.

Cresselly continued to play their shots but continually lost wickets and another run out left them on 91-7.

Nick Koomen then picked up another wicket to leave the visitors on 104-8 off 18 overs and they were eventually all out for 122.

The win sees Neyland into the quarter final where they will play Pembroke Dock at home on June 6.

The other quarter final ties are; Lamphey v Carew (June 6), Narberth v Whitland (June 7), Lawrenny v Haverfordwest (June 8).

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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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.