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Jones’ century sends Neyland through
NEYLAND are through to the second round of the Alec Colley tournament after they beat Hook on Thursday night (May 31).
Scott Jones was the star of the show for his side as he hit a century to help them to a massive total of 233-2 from their 20 overs.
In reply, Hook could only reach 120-5, falling 113 runs short and Neyland will go on to play Whitland in the second round.
Paul Miller and George Evans opened the batting for the home side and they shared an opening stand of 26 before Miller was bowled by Andrew Thomas for a score of 23.
Evans fell soon after but Hook were unable to take any further wickets as Scott Jones and Steven Murray took over.
They smashed the ball to all parts of the ground and after 14 overs they reached 154-2 with the partnership still going strong on 112. Both batsmen had passed their half centuries and they continued to punish the Hook bowlers.
They then took their side past 200 runs and Murray went on to finish not out on 81 with Jones making an excellent unbeaten century on 104.
It meant their partnership came to an end on 199 runs in what was an excellent display from both players.
Hook knew they faced a tough test if they were to knock of the runs required but they lost opener Clout for a duck to the bowling of Tom Pritchard.
George James and Jacob Lay then shared 36 runs for the second wicket partnership but Pritchard struck again and James departed having scored 34.
Lloyd Grayshon was then caught by Murray off the bowling of Pritchard for a duck and moments later, Lay was trapped leg before by Rodney Murphy for a score of 9.
That saw Hook slip to 49-4 in the tenth over and the game was slipping away from them.
Dafydd Bowen and Phil Griffiths came together at the crease and the pair played some excellent shots and they shared 46 runs for the fifth wicket.
Griffiths made 27 before he was out to the bowling of George Evans.
Bowen and Seth Willington played some excellent shots towards the end but it was too late for Hook as they finished well short on 120-5. Willington had made his way to 8 not out while Bowen finished not out on 29.
Neyland will now play Whitland in the second round on Tuesday, June 12. This week’s other first round match saw Burton take on Pembroke Dock and it was Burton who went through. They bowled the Dock out for 65 before passing their target in the eighth over.
Burton now go on to face Johnston in the second round on Wednesday, June 13.
Other second round fixtures include holders Lawrenny hosting Pembroke while Haverfordwest take on Saundersfoot and Cresselly host Kilgetty.
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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday
Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.
Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.
Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.
St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.
Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.
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Division Two goals galore as Narberth continue to dominate
Big wins and thrilling contests highlight the latest round of fixtures.
Narberth Crush Broad Haven
Broad Haven 1 – Narberth 11
League leaders Narberth delivered a masterclass, thrashing bottom side Broad Haven 11-1 in a one-sided encounter. Ryan Williams, Chris Brown, and Steffan Williams each netted hat-tricks, with further goals from Jordan Williams and Josh Jones. Broad Haven’s Ashley Bladen grabbed a consolation goal, but the hosts were no match for the rampant visitors, who tightened their grip on the top of the table.
Swifts Reserves Hammer Carew II
Monkton Swifts II 7 – Carew II 0
Rudy Poole’s incredible six-goal performance powered Monkton Swifts II to a commanding 7-0 victory over Carew II. Mark Jones added the final goal as the Swifts dominated from start to finish, boosting their push up the table with an emphatic statement win.
Johnston See Off Camrose
Johnston 2 – Camrose 0
Johnston earned a crucial 2-0 victory against fourth-placed Camrose in a tightly contested match. Marcus Allen’s opener and Josh Knapp’s second-half goal secured the points for the hosts. Johnston’s resolute defending ensured a clean sheet, helping them solidify their mid-table position while dealing a blow to Camrose’s hopes of catching the teams above them.
Merlins Bridge Reserves Edge Neyland in Thriller
Merlins Bridge II 3 – Neyland 2
Merlins Bridge II clinched a thrilling 3-2 victory over Neyland in a closely fought contest. Kian Lee opened the scoring for the hosts, with Bradley Barrett converting a penalty and Harrison Goddard adding a third. Neyland pushed back through Jay Johnstone and Ben Gale, but the Bridge held on to secure all three points in an exciting encounter.
Solva Outclass Lawrenny
Solva 5 – Lawrenny 0
Solva made light work of struggling Lawrenny with a 5-0 win. Kieran Price’s hat-trick stole the spotlight, with Luke Mason and Morgan Elliott also finding the net. The result leaves Lawrenny rooted near the bottom of the table, while Solva capitalized on their opponents’ weaknesses to secure a comfortable victory.
As the season progresses, Division Two continues to deliver high-scoring games and thrilling battles.
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Division One drama as relegation battle intensifies
Two thrilling matches offer key moments in the fight for survival.
Robins Rise with Win Over Clarbeston Road
Milford United 2 – Clarbeston Road 1
Milford United climbed out of the relegation zone with a crucial 2-1 victory over Clarbeston Road at Marble Hall. The visitors struck first, with Laurie Haworth setting up Rhys Lloyd-Roberts for a close-range finish just before halftime. Milford responded quickly in the second half as Joey Jones delivered a pinpoint cross for Rhys Brown to equalize from six yards. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when Liam Davies unleashed a stunning 25-yard strike, earning Milford a vital three points and pushing them a point clear of St Ishmaels with six games remaining.
Swifts Swoop Past Tish in Tight Encounter
St Ishmaels 1 – Monkton Swifts 2
Monkton Swifts secured an important 2-1 win at St Ishmaels, easing their own relegation worries while plunging Tish into the bottom two. Jonathan Lee opened the scoring for the Swifts nine minutes before halftime, assisted by Liam Butland. Gareth Finnegan doubled the visitors’ lead midway through the second half. Finley Armstrong pulled one back for Tish late on, following impressive work by Brennan Devonald, but the home side couldn’t find an equalizer. The result leaves Tish with an uphill battle to escape the drop.
The relegation fight promises more drama as every point becomes crucial in the final stretch of the season.
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