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Mariners take derby spoils

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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.

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Division Two title race intensifies as Narberth lead the charge

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WITH the season entering its final stretch, the Division Two title race is heating up. Narberth remain the team to beat, sitting comfortably at the top with 47 points from 18 games, while Hakin United Reserves and Fishguard Sports continue their pursuit.

Can anyone stop Narberth?

Narberth’s dominance has been undeniable, winning 15 of their 18 matches with an impressive +59 goal difference. With just four games remaining, they are in pole position for the title, but any slip-ups could open the door for their challengers.

Fishguard Sports, with two games in hand, sit on 39 points. Wins in both would put them just two points behind the leaders, making their upcoming fixtures crucial. Hakin United Reserves (40 points) are also in the mix but have played the same number of games as Narberth, meaning they would need a near-perfect run to stay in contention.

Promotion battle heats up

With the top two teams likely earning promotion, the fight for second place remains fierce. Fishguard Sports have a chance to leapfrog Hakin United Reserves, while Merlins Bridge II (33 points) and Camrose (31 points) will need a strong finish if they are to break into the top two.

Mid-table tussle

Neyland (27 points) and Johnston (25 points) are battling for position in the upper half of the table. Johnston, with games in hand, could push further up if they put together a strong run. Solva (18 points) are clear of the relegation zone but have struggled for consistency.

Relegation battle

Broad Haven (4 points) remain winless after 17 matches and look destined for the drop. Lawrenny (11 points) and Monkton Swifts Reserves (13 points) are also in trouble, with Carew Reserves (15 points) only slightly better off. All three will need a strong finish to avoid finishing in the bottom two.

This weekend’s fixtures

  • Solva vs Fishguard Sports – A crucial game for Fishguard, who need a win to keep the pressure on at the top.
  • Camrose vs Neyland – A mid-table battle, with both teams looking to secure a top-six finish.
  • Narberth vs Johnston (Second Division Cup) – League leaders Narberth will be aiming to keep their cup hopes alive while maintaining momentum in the title race.
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Pennar Robins punish wasteful Wizards

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Merlins Bridge 1 – Pennar Robins 4

PENNAR Robins capitalized on their chances to secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Merlins Bridge at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village. Despite an entertaining contest, the home side struggled to convert their opportunities, while Pennar were ruthless in front of goal.

The visitors struck first in the 16th minute when Jamie Wilkes latched onto Nick Willis’ through ball and expertly lobbed goalkeeper James Dickson. Merlins Bridge responded just before halftime as Josh Thomas weaved through the defence and finished into the far corner.

However, Pennar quickly regained the lead on the stroke of halftime when Cameron Brunton’s cross was met by Ben Adams, whose volley deflected off Dickson and into the net.

Merlins Bridge pushed for an equaliser early in the second half, with Jordan Thomas heading against the crossbar, but Pennar took control in the 67th minute as Adams capitalized on a poor back pass to round Dickson and tap into an empty net. Wilkes sealed the victory in the 89th minute, running onto Liam Williams’ pass to complete his brace.

Cope inspires Kilgetty to victory over Herbrandston

Herbrandston 0 – Kilgetty 4

KILGETTY captain Richard Cope led by example, scoring twice in a dominant 4-0 victory over Herbrandston. The visitors found the net twice in each half to secure their seventh win of the season, while Herbrandston remain without a point.

Cope opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Lloyd Hughes doubled Kilgetty’s lead just before the break. The visitors remained in control after halftime, with Cope grabbing his second soon after the restart. Jordan Gorman then made it 4-0 in the 56th minute, drilling home to cap off an impressive display.

Despite the scoreline, Herbrandston battled well in the final half-hour, but Kilgetty’s win moves them six points clear of the relegation zone.

Goodwick see off determined Clarbeston Road

Goodwick United 3 – Clarbeston Road 1

TITLE-chasing Goodwick United continued their strong campaign with a 3-1 win over a determined Clarbeston Road at Phoenix Park.

Jonny Horgan gave Goodwick the lead in the 29th minute, finishing clinically after good work from Scott Delaney and Alex Thomas. The hosts extended their advantage in the 59th minute when Rhys Jones was fouled inside the box, allowing Thomas to convert from the penalty spot.

Clarbeston Road pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute through Jamie Griffiths, who fired home after a scramble in the box, but Goodwick restored their two-goal cushion just five minutes later. Delaney’s curling effort from 20 yards found the top corner to seal the points for the home side.

The win keeps Goodwick in the hunt for the title, while Clarbeston Road remain in mid-table, showing resilience despite the defeat.

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Rugby: Division 4 West Round-Up

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St Davids Extend Winning Streak

St Davids 17 – Teirw Crymych 0

ST DAVIDS secured their fourth consecutive victory with a dominant 17-0 win over Teirw Crymych. Playing in challenging conditions, the home side used their set-piece superiority to control the contest.

Centre Harvey Lavin opened the scoring in the first half, finishing off a well-crafted move orchestrated by captain Nathan Foster and centre George Raymond. Bob Froy added the conversion, giving St Davids a 7-0 lead at the break.

After halftime, full-back Mike Gurney extended the advantage with a penalty. Teirw Crymych had a chance to close the gap, but fly-half Nick Bevan missed a penalty attempt. The visitors enjoyed a strong spell but were undone by errors at crucial moments.

St Davids sealed the win when outside half Ben Joyce kicked a penalty to the corner, setting up a try for hooker Rhys Price. Crymych had a late opportunity to score, but a knock-on near the try line ended their hopes.

Pembroke Retain Palmer Cup

Pembroke 42 – Llangwm 21

Pembroke retained the Palmer Cup with a commanding 42-21 victory over Llangwm. Having won the first leg by five points, Pembroke started aggressively, crossing for three tries within the opening ten minutes.

Llangwm fought back, narrowing the deficit to 20-6 at halftime. They briefly took a 21-20 lead in the second half while Pembroke were down to 13 men due to yellow cards.

However, Pembroke responded emphatically in the final stages, scoring several tries to pull away. Will Edwards scored the standout try of the match, with prop Dan Gosnold also adding his name to the scoresheet.

Neyland Run Riot Against Llanybydder

Neyland 60 – Llanybydder 12

League leaders Neyland delivered a dominant display, running in ten tries in a 60-12 demolition of Llanybydder. The home side established a 28-0 halftime lead before adding six more tries in the second period.

Ben Williams led the scoring with a hat-trick, while Owen Hamer crossed twice. Llanybydder managed two tries in the third quarter but struggled to contain Neyland’s relentless attack.

Narberth Athletic Gain Revenge Over Dreigiau Emlyn

Narberth Athletic 39 – Dreigiau Emlyn 11

Narberth Athletic avenged their early-season defeat to Dreigiau Emlyn with a convincing 39-11 victory. The hosts ran in six tries and restricted their opponents to just one in the second half.

Narberth took control with two first-half tries, while Dreigiau Emlyn replied with two penalties. After the break, Narberth’s defense held firm, and they finished strongly, scoring four more tries. Shane Rossiter added two conversions and a penalty, with Iwan Thomas also slotting a conversion on his return to action.

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