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Holders Cresselly host Kilgetty in Bowl first round
HARRISON Allen Bowl holders Cresselly will host Kilgetty in the first round of the 2019 tournament, a repeat of their 2018 first round match.
The draws for all the Pembroke County Cricket Cups were made earlier this week.
Also in the first round of the Bowl, last years semi-finalists Narberth will host Llanrhian, Hundleton will play 2014 winners Haverfordwest, Hook welcome Carew and Herbrandston are at home to Stackpole.
The draw for the second round was also done and the winner of the Cresselly and Kilgetty tie will be at home to St Ishmaels.
Pembroke face the winners of the Narberth and Llanrhian game and 2018 semi-finalists Llangwm will be at home to Hook or Carew.
Should Haverfordwest get past Hundleton they will travel to Neyland in the second round and Laugharne will visit the winners of the tie between Herbrandston and Stackpole.
Burton are at home to Whitland and Saundersfoot welcome Pembroke Dock.
First round games will be played the week commencing May 6 and second round games the week commencing May 20 with the final being played on Saturday, August 31.
Duggie Morris Cup holders Neyland, who have won 5 of the previous six finals, will begin their defence in round 2 as they host Cresselly.
In round 1, 2018 runners up Kilgetty host Narberth, Pembroke Dock are at home to Hook, Llangwm take on Whitland and St Ishmaels visit Lawrenny.
Haverfordwest will face the winners of the tie between Kilgetty and Narberth in the second round and Carew will face the winners of the game between Llangwm and Whitland.
Lawrenny or St Ishmaels will take on Pembroke Dock or Hook in the other round two fixture.
The Duggie Morris final will be held on Sunday, July 21.
The draw for the first round of the Alec Colley Cup was also made and will see holders Haverfordwest visit Llanrhian.
Runners up Whitland visit St Ishmaels, Neyland are at home to Saundersfoot and Cresselly face Hook.
Narberth are at home to Llangwm, Pembroke take on Kilgetty, Burton host last season’s semi-finalists Carew and Lawrenny play Pembroke Dock.
The Alec Colley Cup final will take place on Sunday, August 18.
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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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