Sport

All Blacks and Blues share epic draw

Published

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

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Week eight results and league table

Published

20 hours ago

November 17, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – known as the Friendly League – has released the latest results following week eight of the competition.

Last week’s matches saw:

East Williamston 8–2 Cosheston
Kilgetty 7–3 St Twynnells
Reynalton 5–5 St Johns
Llanteg 8–2 Lamphey

The fixture between Hundleton and Carew was postponed, while Badgers had a bye.

Updated league table – Week eight

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Shot Diff	Points
East Williamston	7	7	0	0	160	62
Reynalton	7	4	1	2	34	40
St Johns	7	3	1	3	-2	35
Cosheston	7	3	0	4	33	33
Badgers	7	3	0	4	-10	33
Llanteg	7	3	0	4	-39	33
Carew	6	3	0	3	-20	30
St Twynnells	7	3	0	4	-45	30
Hundleton	6	3	0	3	-8	29
Lamphey	8	3	0	5	-19	29
Kilgetty	7	3	0	4	-54	26

More fixtures are set to follow as the Friendly League moves into the second half of the season.

Sport

Haverfordwest County Women make it two wins from two in Phase 2

Published

24 hours ago

November 17, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women continued their strong start to Phase 2 with an impressive 4–2 victory over a determined Morriston Town side on Sunday.

It was a superb all-round performance from the Bluebirds, combining sharp team play with some outstanding individual finishes. Striker Kayla Jones led the way with a well-taken brace, while Ella May Mumford and Tayla Gibbs also got on the scoresheet to secure all three points.

The win makes it back-to-back victories in Division A, further strengthening the squad’s momentum going into the next fixture.

Haverfordwest County now turn their attention to their next home match on Sunday 23rd, when they host Bonymaen Colts Ladies.

Squad: Rhian Jones, Freya Watkins Williams, Erin Frost, Katie Gibbins, Mollie Flanagan, Bethan Chapman, Tayla Gibbs, Ella May Mumford, Emma Smith, Ffion Kirk, Kayla Jones.

News

Sport Pembrokeshire Awards finalists announced

Published

3 days ago

November 15, 2025

Tom Sinclair

THE FINALISTS for this year’s Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have been revealed, with 39 individuals and clubs shortlisted for honours at the annual celebration of local sporting achievement.

Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said: “A big thank you to everyone who sent in nominations. The judging panel had an extremely tough task narrowing down such a strong field of candidates.

“Pembrokeshire continues to punch above its weight when it comes to sporting prowess, and I’m sure the awards will once again showcase both on-field success and the incredible efforts of the volunteers and coaches who make it all possible.”

The winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on November 28, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.

The event is sponsored by Valero, Folly Farm, and Pure West Radio, and will also see the presentation of three special accolades — the School Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, and Chairman’s Special Achievement Award.

The awards recognise those who have excelled in sport over the past year or dedicated their time to coaching, organising, and supporting grassroots sport across the county.