Sport

All Blacks and Blues share epic draw

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8 years ago

November 20, 2017

NEYLAND and Haverfordwest shared an excellent 19-19 draw on Saturday (Nov 18), despite the game being played in tough conditions.

Light rain throughout the match had made it tough for both sets of players who both looked to play rugby in light of the wet conditions.

It was the Blues who made the brighter start to the match as with two minutes gone they were awarded a penalty which Gareth John sent through the posts, using the wind that was blowing across the pitch to good effect.

Moments later another good move, started by John and sent on to Matty Phillips and then Rhys Baker to go over for the first try of the game. The conversion was wide and the score stayed at 0-8.

Neyland hit back and had a chance to put some points on the board but Mark Riley sent his kick wide of the posts when it looked easier to score.

From the restart, Neyland were penalised for holding on and John took the chance to kick at goal and was successful to give the visitors a 0-11 lead.

With quarter of an hour gone, Neyland were awarded a penalty and they used the wind to good effect as they sent the ball from the right over to the left to earn a line out.

From that they ran the ball out back to the right hand side for George Williams who ran over to score and Riley added the conversion to cut the deficit to 7-11.

However, the Blues responded well and another good move saw Baker turn provider for Josh Atherton go over for the try. This time John was unsuccessful with the conversion leaving the score at 7-16.

With seven minutes to go until half time, Neyland did well at a Blues scrum to push the Blues back and win the ball and it was Dan Goodridge who went over in the corner to cut the gap once more.

Mark Riley had a difficult looking conversion and it proved to be so as the ball fell short of the posts.

On the stroke of half time, the home side were given a penalty after what appeared to be a deliberate knock on by the Blues. Rather than going for touch from just inside the Blues half, Riley decided he would go for goal.

The All Blacks kicker was extremely unlucky to see his effort bounce back off the bar and the score stayed as it was.

The Blues again had a good spell of pressure at the start of the second half and six minutes in they were given another penalty which John sent through the posts to make it 12-19.

However, just two minutes later a speculative kick ahead from Mark Riley was well taken by Stephen Martin and he made his way over to score an excellent try.

Riley then kept his nerve to add the extra two points to level the scores at 19-19.

Both sides had chances to add to the scoring but the constant rain made the ball slippy and the players were guilty of dropping the ball forward on a number of occasions.

With ten minutes to go, Neyland were awarded another penalty in a similar position to the one they had at the end of the first half. Riley again took the kick but the ball again fell short.

The Blues came forward late on but were unable to get through and the score remained 19-19 when the full time whistle was blown.

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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15 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.