Davies sinks Town

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6 years ago

June 24, 2019

CAREW remain third in Division 1 after they eased to a seven-wicket win over Haverfordwest on Saturday (Jun 22).

The home side bowled Town out for 136 as they restricted them well and took wickets at key moments.

Tom Davies took four wickets for Carew and then starred with the bat as Carew won comfortably.

Mike Jones and Jake Merry got Town going after they had won the toss as they shared 26 runs for the first wicket. Merry scored 12 but he was then bowled by Sion Jenkins.

Davies then picked up the first of his four wickets as he had Jones caught by Rhys Davies on a score of 15.

Davies then trapped Ben Field leg before with the very next ball but was unable to claim a hat trick.

That left Town on 39-3 but Lee Summons and Dai Davies shared 23 runs for the fourth wicket. Davies scored 14 but he was then bowled by Rhys Davies.

Summons then shared another 21 runs with Danny Potter before Ceri Brace struck to remove Potter on a score of 12.

A stand of 31 then followed between Summons and Adam James as the pair looked to add runs to the scoreboard.

James hit two sixes and a four as his score of 22 came off 12 balls but he was then caught by Nick Scourfield off the bowling of Tom Davies.

Summons had made a patient score of 24 but he was then bowled by Rhys Davies as Town slipped to 114-7.

That became 119-8 as Archie Thomas was bowled by Tom Davies.

Jack Scriven was out to the bowling of Sion Jenkins before Ashley James was bolwed by Rhys Davies on a score of 12 as Town’s innings came to a close.

Town knew they would need to bowl well if they were to defend their score but they watched as Tim Hicks and Tom Davies shared 44 runs for the first wicket.

Archie Thomas made the breakthrough for Town as he trapped Hicks leg before on a score of 26 that included five fours.

Davies was joined at the crease by Ian Sefton and the pair put on 70 runs for the second wicket to all but set up victory.

Sefton hit six fours and a six as he scored 37 but he was then trapped leg before by Lee Summons.

Davies hit seven fours and two sixes in his knock of 54 but he was then bowled by Dai Davies.

That was as good as it got for Town though as Nick Scourfield finished unbeaten on 19, hitting two fours and a six, to see Carew over the line inside 29 overs.

On Saturday (Jun 29), Carew are at home to Llangwm while Haverfordwest are at home to Burton.

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November 18, 2025

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THE 2026 World Cup is going to be bigger and better than ever before, with the tournament expanding to accommodate an additional 16 teams this time around, for a total of 48.

This makes qualifying a little more interesting as many more teams have the opportunity to perform on the highest stage. Teams like England were able to secure their place in the competition fairly early, while other groups have been under more pressure to secure top spots – Wales included.

So whether you’re a casual viewer here for the drama, or a dedicated fan watching both on TV and across online betting apps for the best odds, here’s a rundown of how Wales are doing in the World Cup qualifiers.

How are Wales performing?

Wales have been in qualifying Group J, alongside Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, and Liechtenstein. Despite tough competition, Wales, led by head coach Craig Bellamy, have produced some great performances and have given themselves a reasonable chance of making the finals. This would be their third qualification ever, following on from 2022’s success.

They had a strong start against Kazakhstan, in which they claimed a solid 3-1 victory at home. They then drew 1-1 against North Macedonia thanks to a 96th minute equaliser, and thrashed Liechtenstein 3-0 back in June. The undefeated streak ended with a 4-3 loss to group favourites Belgium in Brussels (and again a loss to Rudi Garcia’s team in Cardiff last month).

With another victory over both Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein under their belts, these results have put Wales in a good position within the group, but they nonetheless face a fight to qualify, being two points behind Belgium, and behind North Macedonia on goal difference.

If Wales win and Belgium lose (as unlikely as that seems), they would qualify for the World Cup automatically as group winners.

Lose or draw and it’s the play-offs for Craig Bellamy’s men. In some senses, there’s less pressure on tonight’s match as Wales have already at least qualified for the play-offs as one of the Uefa Nations League group winners. However, finishing second in the group would give them an easier path to qualification.

Looking ahead to the 2026 play-offs

If Wales miss out on topping the group (which is likely), they will have to settle for a play-off spot, which is a much more challenging route to qualification.

Should they lose or draw tonight, they will have to face a top-seeded team away from home to have a chance at reaching the play-off final. However, should they beat North Macedonia, they will play weaker opposition at home.

Today’s crucial game for Wales

The 2026 qualifiers have and continue to be highly competitive in Europe. Wales are in the mix, having proven that they can challenge, but are sitting very much in between favourites and underdogs.

Tonight’s match is looming, the stakes are high, and anything could happen. A win could put them on the path to automatic qualification if Liechtenstein can overcome the odds, while a draw or loss will force them to rely on the hardest play-off route. Welsh fans will be hoping for a strong performance, as well as a bit of luck.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Week eight results and league table

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November 17, 2025

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THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – known as the Friendly League – has released the latest results following week eight of the competition.

Last week’s matches saw:

East Williamston 8–2 Cosheston
Kilgetty 7–3 St Twynnells
Reynalton 5–5 St Johns
Llanteg 8–2 Lamphey

The fixture between Hundleton and Carew was postponed, while Badgers had a bye.

Updated league table – Week eight

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Shot Diff	Points
East Williamston	7	7	0	0	160	62
Reynalton	7	4	1	2	34	40
St Johns	7	3	1	3	-2	35
Cosheston	7	3	0	4	33	33
Badgers	7	3	0	4	-10	33
Llanteg	7	3	0	4	-39	33
Carew	6	3	0	3	-20	30
St Twynnells	7	3	0	4	-45	30
Hundleton	6	3	0	3	-8	29
Lamphey	8	3	0	5	-19	29
Kilgetty	7	3	0	4	-54	26

More fixtures are set to follow as the Friendly League moves into the second half of the season.

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Haverfordwest County Women make it two wins from two in Phase 2

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November 17, 2025

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HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women continued their strong start to Phase 2 with an impressive 4–2 victory over a determined Morriston Town side on Sunday.

It was a superb all-round performance from the Bluebirds, combining sharp team play with some outstanding individual finishes. Striker Kayla Jones led the way with a well-taken brace, while Ella May Mumford and Tayla Gibbs also got on the scoresheet to secure all three points.

The win makes it back-to-back victories in Division A, further strengthening the squad’s momentum going into the next fixture.

Haverfordwest County now turn their attention to their next home match on Sunday 23rd, when they host Bonymaen Colts Ladies.

Squad: Rhian Jones, Freya Watkins Williams, Erin Frost, Katie Gibbins, Mollie Flanagan, Bethan Chapman, Tayla Gibbs, Ella May Mumford, Emma Smith, Ffion Kirk, Kayla Jones.