Sport
Goodwick set up Liberty final
GOODWICK United made it through to the West Wales Cup Final as they beat Carew 4-0 at the Bridge Meadow in Haverfordwest on Tuesday night (Mar 20).
It was a cold evening but that didn’t stop the fans turning out and a good number gathered to watch the game.
Two goals in the first five minutes from Matty Delaney set the Pheonix Boys on their way and a third before half time from brother Scott Delaney all but sealed their passage into the final.
Carew had been down by the same scoreline in the Senior Cup Semi-final just a few weeks ago and made a stirring second half comeback before being beaten 4-2. There was to be no repeat this time however, as a fourth goal from Adam Raymond all but ended any hopes the Rooks had of reaching the final.
It could have been a much different story as Sam Christopher’s shot went agonisingly wide of the post with only ten seconds on the clock.
But, with three minutes gone, the ball dropped kindly on the edge of the box for Matty Delaney and he volleyed the ball into the left hand corner of the goal to make it 1-0.
Just two minutes later they doubled their lead as Delaney again got ahead of the defenders to slide the ball home.
Johnny Horgan then did well to keep the ball in and set up a chance for Lee Hudgell but he sent his effort over the bar.
Chris O’Sullivan also saw a shot deflected wide as Goodwick continued to put the pressure on.
With just under half an hour gone O’Sullivan took a quick free kick which found Horgan on the edge of the box but his fierce drive was well tipped over by Carew keeper Tom Davies.
Three minutes later it was 3-0 as a scramble on the byline saw the ball squared into the box for Scott Delaney to knock into the roof of the net.
That all but ended Carew’s hopes of reaching the final as Goodwick saw out the remainder of the half and went in at the break with a comfortable lead.
Carew started the second half well and Scott Ferney saw an effort go over the bar before Alex Bayley and Jack Christopher both saw efforts saved by Goodwick keeper James Gwilt.
With twenty minutes to go Goodwick scored their fourth as the ball was tapped home by Adam Raymond.
They still went in search of more goals as Carew keeper Davies tipped an effort round the post before Matty Delaney shot over as he looked for his hat trick.
Jordan Griffiths also shot wide late on but it mattered little as the referee brought the game to a close meaning Goodwick had reached the final having last done in 2016.
They won the final on that occasion and they will be hoping they can repeat that feat once more.
A date for the final has not yet been set but Goodwick will play the winners of the tie between Bwlch and Penlan Club.
Sport
Rain halts most action as Pembrokeshire cricket battles the weather
Only a handful of matches completed as showers cause widespread disruption across all divisions
THE WEAETHER won the battle across much of Pembrokeshire cricket on Saturday (May 16), with abandoned matches dominating the fourth week of the Pembroke County Cricket League season.
Only a small number of fixtures reached a result, although there were still impressive individual performances and significant movement in the league tables.
Division 1: Carew stay top despite washout
Rain interrupted almost every match in Division 1, with no full fixtures completed.
Carew remain top of the table after taking four points from their abandoned clash with Whitland, while Saundersfoot and Neyland continue to keep the pressure on.
Division 1 results
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| Saundersfoot v Herbrandston | Match abandoned – Herbrandston 57-5 |
| Narberth v Lawrenny | Match abandoned – Narberth 74-2 |
| Cresselly v Neyland | Match abandoned – Neyland 64-3 |
| Burton v St Ishmaels | Match abandoned – Burton 44-2 |
| Carew v Whitland | Match abandoned – Whitland 38-7 |
Division 1 standout performances
| Player | Club | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Howell | Narberth | 35* |
| Lewis Hough | Narberth | 25* |
| Paul Murray | Neyland | 37 |
| Iori Hicks | Carew | 3-17 |
| Tom Mansbridge | Saundersfoot | 3-12 |
Division 1 table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carew | 4 | 60 |
| 2 | Saundersfoot | 4 | 50 |
| 3 | Neyland | 4 | 47 |
| 4 | Burton | 4 | 33 |
| 5 | Herbrandston | 4 | 33 |
| 6 | Cresselly | 4 | 31 |
| 7 | Narberth | 4 | 27 |
| 8 | Whitland | 4 | 24 |
| 9 | St Ishmaels | 4 | 22 |
| 10 | Lawrenny | 4 | 16 |
Division 2: Haverfordwest cruise to nine-wicket win
The only completed match in Division 2 saw Haverfordwest ease to a nine-wicket victory over Llangwm.
Chris Phillips starred with both bat and ball, taking 4-36 before smashing 71 as Haverfordwest chased 142 with ease.
Division 2 results
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| Llanrhian v Cresselly II | Match abandoned |
| Hook v Fishguard | Match abandoned – Fishguard 117-2 |
| Llangwm v Haverfordwest | Haverfordwest won by 9 wickets |
| Pembroke Dock v Llechryd | Match abandoned |
| Johnston v Pembroke | Match abandoned |
Division 2 standout performances
| Player | Club | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Phillips | Haverfordwest | 4-36 & 71 |
| Johnnie White | Haverfordwest | 56* |
| Ashish Jayes | Fishguard | 75* |
| George Smith | Pembroke Dock | 56 |
| Jack Phillips | Llangwm | 43 |
Division 2 table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnston | 4 | 61 |
| 2 | Haverfordwest | 4 | 61 |
| 3 | Cresselly II | 4 | 57 |
| 4 | Pembroke | 4 | 51 |
| 5 | Hook | 4 | 45 |
| 6 | Pembroke Dock | 4 | 34 |
| 7 | Llanrhian | 4 | 29 |
| 8 | Fishguard | 4 | 23 |
| 9 | Llechryd | 4 | 22 |
| 10 | Llangwm | 4 | 21 |
Division 3: Laugharne impress before rain arrives
Laugharne looked in control at Kilgetty thanks to an unbeaten 61 from Matt Tait before the weather intervened.
Elsewhere, Burton II made a strong start against Haverfordwest II, reaching 43 without loss before rain stopped play.
Division 3 results
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| Haverfordwest II v Burton II | Match abandoned |
| Stackpole v Carew II | Match abandoned |
| Pembroke II v Lamphey | Match abandoned |
| Kilgetty v Laugharne | Match abandoned – Laugharne 131-4 |
| Hundleton v Saundersfoot II | Match abandoned |
Division 3 table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kilgetty | 4 | 61 |
| 2 | Carew II | 4 | 56 |
| 3 | Lamphey | 4 | 47 |
| 4 | Laugharne | 4 | 46 |
| 5 | Hundleton | 4 | 44 |
Division 4: Narberth II earn biggest win of the day
Narberth II secured one of the weekend’s few completed victories with a 42-run win over Llechryd II.
Ceri Davies smashed 76 while Richard Howell starred with the ball, taking 4-12.
Crymych also impressed before rain halted play against Lawrenny II, reaching 146-3 thanks to Rhys Davies’ unbeaten 73.
Division 4 results
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| St Ishmaels II v Carew III | Match abandoned |
| Lawrenny II v Crymych | Match abandoned – Crymych 146-3 |
| Neyland II v Haverfordwest III | Match abandoned |
| Herbrandston II v Hook II | Match abandoned – Hook II 95-2 |
| Llechryd II v Narberth II | Narberth II won by 42 runs |
Division 4 table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Narberth II | 4 | 67 |
| 2 | Hook II | 4 | 58 |
| 3 | Lawrenny II | 4 | 57 |
| 4 | Llechryd II | 4 | 45 |
| 5 | Crymych | 4 | 43 |
Division 5: Whitland II pile on the runs
Whitland II posted the highest score of the weekend, smashing 256-2 before rain ended play against Llanrhian II.
Steffan Lee (61*) and Matt Driver (67*) were in fine form.
Llechryd III also impressed, reaching 160-4 thanks to Andrew Davies’ unbeaten 69.
Division 5 table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cresselly III | 4 | 67 |
| 2 | Llanrhian II | 4 | 63 |
| 3 | Whitland II | 4 | 52 |
| 4 | Llangwm II | 3 | 43 |
| 5 | Llechryd III | 4 | 25 |
Division 6: Whitland III romp home
Whitland III claimed the most emphatic result of the weekend, skittling Kilgetty II for just 17 before knocking off the target for the loss of one wicket.
Ben Rodea (3-8) and Sion Benjamin (2-8) starred with the ball.
Haverfordwest/Cresselly also picked up a valuable seven-wicket win over Laugharne II.
Division 6 table
| Pos | Team | Played | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitland III | 4 | 63 |
| 2 | Lamphey II | 3 | 56 |
| 3 | H’West/Cresselly | 4 | 39 |
| 4 | Neyland III | 4 | 37 |
| 5 | Laugharne II | 3 | 32 |
Despite the weather chaos, the early league tables are beginning to take shape, with Carew, Johnston, Kilgetty, Narberth II, Cresselly III and Whitland III all setting the early pace in their respective divisions.
Sport
Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club to hold next time trial event
MEMBERS of Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club are being encouraged to take part in the club’s next Time Trial Series event.
The 20km bike time trial will take place at Herbrandston, next to the old school, on Sunday, May 17, starting at 8:15am.
The club says the event is open to members of all abilities, whether they are chasing a personal best, building confidence, or simply looking to take part in a friendly club event.
Those wishing to enter are asked to book their place through the Connect My Club app.
Parking at the start is limited, so members are being encouraged to car share where possible or allow extra time before the event.
Sport
S4C secures exclusive Barbarians v Wales double-header
S4C will broadcast a live rugby double-header from Twickenham this summer, with Wales taking on the Barbarians in both men’s and women’s fixtures.
The matches will be shown live and exclusively on Friday, June 27, with the men’s game kicking off at 2:00pm and the women’s match following at 5:00pm.
Both fixtures will be available across S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and S4C Chwaraeon’s YouTube channel, with Welsh and English-language commentary.
Sarra Elgan will present the coverage, with Lauren Salter reporting pitchside.
Gareth Charles will commentate on the men’s match, with analysis from Ken Owens and Elinor Snowsill. Siwan Lillicrap will also join the team for the women’s fixture, with further members of the broadcast line-up to be announced.
Tomos Grace, WRU Chief Commercial Officer said: “We’re delighted that S4C will bring coverage of Barbarians v Wales at Twickenham to supporters across the country and beyond.
“This fixture is always a celebration of rugby’s spirit and tradition, and it’s fantastic that fans will be able to enjoy it free-to-air, with comprehensive Welsh-language coverage at its heart alongside English provision, which is hugely important for the game in Wales.
“We look forward to what promises to be a memorable summer occasion for Welsh rugby.”
Sue Butler, Head of Sports at S4C, said the broadcaster was pleased to have secured exclusive rights to the event.
She said: “We are delighted to have secured the exclusive broadcast rights to this double-header, bringing Wales together with the Barbarians for a special day of summer rugby.
“These fixtures promise a great Wales day out, and we’re pleased that S4C’s coverage will be available across all platforms.
“This agreement underlines S4C’s commitment to delivering premium live sport exclusively to audiences across Wales and the UK, in both Welsh and English, and to showcasing the very best of international rugby on a global stage.”
John Spencer, President of Barbarian F.C., said: “Barbarian F.C. and Wales have an intertwined history, with supporters of both teams enjoying the spirit and values of the game.
“This summer’s double-header against Wales is a hugely exciting fixture and the announcement that the matches will be on S4C, on free-to-air TV, broadcast by a national broadcaster, with huge rugby experience, is really important.
“We want to showcase the very best of rugby and having the fixtures on S4C will allow us to reach a large audience for what will be a great day of rugby.”
Fans will also be able to attend the double-header at Twickenham, with tickets available through Ticketmaster and England Rugby.
The coverage will be produced by Whisper Cymru.
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