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Mariners take derby spoils

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6 years ago

October 28, 2018

MILFORD HAVEN inflicted a first defeat of the season on league leaders Neyland as they beat them 21-15 in a typical derby clash at the Athletic Ground on Saturday (Oct 27).

It was an excellent game with both sides showing plenty of commitment with some strong tackles and determination to get one over on their rivals.

A good crowd also gathered for the game and they saw George Evans put the home side ahead with an early penalty, (3-0).

They thought they had added to their lead when Richard Jones went over in the corner but play had been called back for an infringement at the lineout.

The Mariners looked to get themselves on the board and began to dominate the scrums, pushing Neyland back on numerous occasions.

With twenty minutes gone, the ball was worked from a scrum to former All Black Steve Martin whose pass was knocked on deliberately according to the referee who marched under the posts to award a penalty try before sending the offending Patrick Bellerby to the sinbin, (3-7).

Possession switched back and forth between the two sides as Neyland had a chance with a 5-metre scrum but it was Milford’s Dan Birch who emerged with the ball before being halted by a good tackle.

Alex Codd then tried his luck for the home side with a gutsy run but his pass wasn’t taken and was knocked on.

Milford then made their way into Neyland territory before being tackled out of play. The resulting throw went to a Milford player and the ball was eventually played out to David Round who barged over for the try. Dan McLelland then added the extra two points, (3-14).

The Mariners again won the ball back off a Neyland scrum but there was no further score before half time.

Both sides traded tries at the start of the second half with Bellerby scoring for the All Blacks while Evan Morgan scored for the visitors, (8-21).

Bellerby then broke and passed to Codd but his pass went backwards before being knocked on.

As Neyland looked to get back in the game, both sides upped their play but a late tackle on a Neyland player sparked a confrontation between players while a Neyland coach attending to their player also voiced his dissatisfaction with the challenge.

After all had calmed down two Neyland players, Sam Cataki and Owain Evans, were sent to the sinbin before Milford were marched forward by the referee.

The resulting play saw Milford again pushed themselves forward and they thought they had scored a try only for it to be disallowed for a knock on.

From a second scrum, Milford again pushed and looked to have scored again but were penalised once more for not binding properly.

Those two reprieves kept Neyland in the game and they then went up the other end, despite being down to 13 men, with George Evans finding Henry McBeth who returned the ball to Evans who duly ran in under the posts. Evans then added the extras to bring the All Blacks within six points, (15-21).

Lee Riley then came close for the home side but his run was halted by another good tackle.

Neyland’s two players in the bin then came back on before a late tackle by David Round, seen this time by the referee, resulted in him being shown a yellow card.

The home side pushed for a late score but were kept out by a combination of good Milford defending and a couple of errors and meant they were unable to find a winning score.

Both sides now take a break from league action as Wales kick off their autumn internationals. The sides return to action on November 10 as Neyland travel to Haverfordwest while Milford Haven welcome Llanybydder.

Related Topics:All Blacks derby League 3 West A Mariners Milford Haven Neyland Rugby

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

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Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

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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
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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
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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.