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Mariners ease past Saints

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MILFORD Haven moved to the top of League 3 West A on Friday night (Nov 17), as they thumped St Davids 77-5 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.

The game was played under the floodlights of Milford’s 4G pitch and a good crowd gathered to watch the game despite the cold conditions.

It didn’t take long for the Mariners to get into their stride as with just two minutes on the clock, David Round emerged from a scrum to touch the ball down. The conversion attempt from Dan McClelland came back off the post.

Moments later the home side had their second try as the ball was kicked forward and Lee Riley picked the ball up before offloading to Dai Sweeney who ran through for the try. The conversion was again missed.

Riley then broke through once more and stepped inside to beat the defenders to score under the posts leaving McClelland with an easy conversion.

Milford secured their bonus point try when Nathan Davies touched the ball down on his debut after a good line out win and driving maul. The conversion was wide.

The home side did not let up and Riley again caused problems for the Saints as he supplied the pass to Craig Thomas who went over for his first try of the night. The conversion was missed but the Mariners were sailing ahead with a 27-0 lead.

The Saints then had a bit of pressure of their own and it resulted in Milford’s Brandon Cooper being sent to the sin bin for ten minutes.

However, the Saints could not make their man advantage count and Milford scored again when McClelland took a quick tap penalty and passed to Matt Reynolds who ran over to score.

David Round then made a good run but he was held up and when the ball was recycled it eventually came to Jimmy Thomas who touched the ball down for the try.

Milford then stole the ball from a Saints lineout and the resulting play saw Chris Hall go over for their eighth try of the half and McClelland added the extra two points for a 44-0 lead at the break.

The Saints enjoyed a good spell of pressure at the start of the second half but they were unable to turn that pressure into points.

Milford then had a lineout in the Saints 22 but after being held up near the posts, the ball was sent back out to the right and Riley again made the try scoring pass for Thomas to touch down for his second of the night.

Thomas then secured his hat trick of tries as he went over once more.

The Saints, to their credit, never gave up and they were rewarded when Noel Lyons forced his way over the line. The conversion attempt was missed.

They battled well in a bid to add to their tally but it was the Mariners who pulled further away with more tries as Dan Jenkins raced over for a try before also adding the extras.

The Saints had a player yellow carded for a tackle in the air and the Mariners showed their class as Round went over for his second try which James Trueman converted.

Jenkins also claimed his second try in the closing stages and Trueman again added the extras to complete a comfortable night for the Mariners.

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IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea to make Welsh history this weekend

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World-class triathletes descend on South Wales as Swansea hosts its first-ever IRONMAN Pro Series event

WALES will play host to a major milestone in triathlon history this weekend as IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea becomes the first-ever IRONMAN Pro Series event to take place on Welsh soil.

The race, held on Sunday (July 13), marks the twelfth stop on the 2025 global tour and is expected to draw thousands of spectators to the Swansea seafront. More than 60 professional athletes and over 2,500 age-group competitors will take part in the prestigious swim-bike-run event.

Among the elite contenders is reigning Swansea champion Harry Palmer (GBR), making his season debut, alongside Kat Matthews, the 2024 IRONMAN Pro Series champion, and Kristian Høgenhaug (DEN), who finished third in last year’s standings.

With $50,000 in prize money and up to 2,500 series points at stake, the event carries serious weight for those chasing the overall series crown and qualification slots for the 2025 IRONMAN World Championships in Nice and Kona.

Race day will begin at 7:00am with the professional men’s start, followed by the pro women at 7:05am, and the mass start for age-group athletes at 7:10am. The course features a scenic but challenging route, with a city-centre finish expected to be buzzing with spectators.

The event will also be broadcast live across the world on platforms including YouTube, DAZN, Outside TV (US and Canada), and ESPN via Disney+ (Latin America and Caribbean).

Speaking ahead of the event, organisers said Swansea had earned its place on the global calendar. “Bringing the Pro Series to Wales is a huge moment for triathlon in the UK, and especially for South Wales,” a spokesperson said.

A free-to-attend Pro Athlete Panel will take place at 2:00pm on Friday (July 11) at the Waterfront Museum’s Ocean Room, offering the public a chance to meet some of the sport’s biggest stars.

Among those set to speak are Germany’s Anne Reischmann, who currently leads the 2025 standings, and Britain’s Lizzie Rayner, who already has two podium finishes this year.

The oldest registered athlete is David Ransom, aged 77, while the youngest is 18-year-old Jaden Morgan, highlighting the sport’s wide appeal.

Media wishing to attend must register in advance, with accreditation closing on Friday. Race-day walk-ins will not be granted access to restricted areas.

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Pupils’ multi-sports event hits the target

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MORE than 60 pupils have enjoyed trying out a range of different sports in a special
Sport Pembrokeshire event held last month

The event was held at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun with 65 pupils
from Years, 4,5 and 6 and the ALN unit taking part.

The sessions were run by local community clubs and Young Ambassadors from
Ysgol Bro Gwaun with pupils getting to enjoy rugby, cricket, hockey, archery and golf.
Sharon Osborne from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, said: “Thanks to Sport Pembrokeshire
for organising a fantastic morning of activities for our pupils. They all thoroughly
enjoyed themselves.”

Dan Bellis of Sport Pembrokeshire, added: “A big thanks to Fishguard & Goodwick
Hockey Club, Fishguard and Goodwick Rugby Club and the Young Ambassadors
from Ysgol Bro Gwaun for putting on a fabulous morning of activities in glorious
sunshine!

“A big well done to all the pupils from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun for their effort and
enthusiasm throughout the morning.”

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Cresselly stay top as Lawrenny skittle Llangwm for just 39

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Dominant wins across the divisions as league tables begin to take shape

CRESSELLY retained their place at the top of Division 1 of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Burton on Saturday (July 5).

Charlie Arthur led the chase with an unbeaten 65, while Simon Cole ripped through Burton’s batting with 4-8. The reply was brisk, with Cresselly reaching the target in under 18 overs.

Lawrenny produced a bowling masterclass to dismiss Llangwm for just 39. Rob Williams (6-12) and Jamie Lewis (4-23) shared the wickets before Lawrenny cruised to a 10-wicket win.

Herbrandston beat Neyland by 90 runs thanks to a strong showing with bat and ball. Charlie Malloy scored 68 and Jack Nicholas added 51 before Nathan Banner claimed 3-12.

Saundersfoot beat Haverfordwest by 81 runs with Tom Mansbridge taking 4-14 and Nick Cope chipping in with 4-28.

Carew chased down 134 to beat Whitland by three wickets. Brian Hall scored 33, while James Hinchcliffe finished on 28 not out and took 2-36 with the ball.


Division 1 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Cresselly111013747192
2Carew11924252186
3Saundersfoot11744047164
4Herbrandston11743645155
5Neyland11653544141
6Lawrenny11653145138
7Whitland11473732113
8Burton11383538103
9Haverfordwest1138323498
10Llangwm11011212041

Division 2 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1St Ishmaels11924651187
2Pembroke11835347180
3Narberth11835050180
4Hook11834841172
5Llechryd11654241146
6Cresselly II11654329136
7Johnston11563942131
8Carew II11383938110
9Llanrhian11110451873
10Burton II11110292261

Division 3 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Fishguard111013741186
2Pembroke Dock11923750184
3Lamphey11653838138
4Hundleton11653638138
5Stackpole11564235130
6Haverfordwest II11464437126
7Laugharne11463930114
8Kilgetty11464226108
9Hook II1137341983
10Neyland II1129312374

Division 4 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Pembroke II111014747198
2Saundersfoot II11914445179
3St Ishmaels II11744842160
4Crymych11644434138
5Haverfordwest III10454033133
6Lawrenny II11553738125
7Carew III9443826104
8Llangwm II1129472592
9Llanrhian II1018362288
10Narberth II1129362279

Division 5 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Llechryd II11914346192
2Herbrandston II11924350190
3Pembroke Dock II11734439157
4Whitland II9443219113
5Haverfordwest IV10363826104
6Hundleton II10453323100
7Cresselly III1027412889
8Neyland III1001033840

Division 6 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Pembroke III10712736141
2Llechryd III8612730137
3Lamphey II1043272292
4Haverfordwest/Cresselly1036213188
5Whitland III*1034172465
6Kilgetty II1008141428

*Whitland III: 8-point deduction for use of permit players

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