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Mariners edge the Blues

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7 years ago

December 31, 2018

MILFORD Haven moved to the top of League 3 West A on Saturday (Dec 29) as they beat rivals Haverfordwest 7-3 in a tight game.

After an evenly contested first half it was Milford who had the lead and although the Blues scored a late penalty the Mariners held on for an excellent win.

Visitors Milford are yet to lose a game this season and they started well with only the upright preventing Dan McClelland from giving his side the lead.

The Blues looked to get the first score but a strong tackle resulted in Milford winning the ball back. They went through the phases but play went back to the Blues. However, they knocked the ball on at a lineout and from the resulting play Milford’s Dan Birch bundled his way over near the posts for the opening try of the game. McClelland then added the extra two points.

The Blues responded and took a quick throw and moved the ball out to the right but a loose pass brought the move to an end.

Haverfordwest then had a man sent to the sin bin but Milford failed to take advantage with the kick not going into touch.

Milford then won another penalty but after kicking for touch they dropped the ball at the lineout.

The visitors were also reduced to 14 on the stroke of half time as try scorer Birch was shown a yellow card but Milford still held a 7-0 lead at the break.

The Blues looked to get back into it at the start of the second half but a lineout was lost to Milford and the same outcome occurred after the Mariners had cleared to touch.

Both sides had chances to go forward but lost the ball at key points as play switched from one side to the other.

On the hour mark Milford won a series of penalties but again on the second occasion the kick did not go out and the Blues went forward.

Tempers flared moments later and Milford’s David Round and Haverfordwest’s Karl Busch were both sent to the sin bin.

With eight minutes to go the Blues finally got themselves on the board as Liam Manwaring sent a penalty through the posts.

Another penalty moments after did not trouble the scorers but the Blues continued to push for a late score.

They pushed forward but dropped the ball and after winning the ball back they came forward once more but Milford defended well to keep them out.

There was still time for one last push but having worked the ball out left the ball was kicked forwards when they could have held on to it and the ball went into touch.

Milford won the resulting lineout and kicked the ball into touch to celebrate an excellent win and the double over the Blues.

Haverfordwest will look to get back to winning ways on Saturday (Jan 5) when they travel to Pembroke Dock Quins.

Milford will look to keep their winning run going as they host St Davids.

Related Topics:Haverfordwest League 3 West A Milford Haven Rugby

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Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
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Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
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Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
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