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Mariners edge the Blues

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6 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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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.

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

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4 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.

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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.