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Lawrenny reach Harrison Allen final

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6 years ago

July 10, 2019

LAWRENNY became the first side into the 2019 Harrison Allen Bowl final on Tuesday (Jul 9) as they beat Saundersfoot by five wickets in a thrilling game.

Saundersfoot had knocked out holders Cresselly in the quarter finals to ensure their would be a new name on the trophy this year and they looked to set a good score after winning the toss and electing to bat.

Openers Danny Caine and Nick Cope shared 44 runs for the first wicket.

Lawrenny then made the breakthrough as Cope, who made a score of 25, was caught by Joe Kidney off the bowling of Rob Williams.

Brad McDermott-Jenkins then bowled Caine on a score of 38 that included three fours and a six.

Ryan Morton then bowled Sam Franklin on a score of 19 and he did the same to John Mansbridge as Saundersfoot were reduced to 95-4.

Tom Mansbridge then took control as he hit four sixes and a four in a score of 50.

He had seen James Caine bowled by Kurtis Marsh and the same bowler then had Mansbridge caught to bring his excellent knock to an end.

Marsh then claimed his third wicket as he had Yannic Parker stumped by James Phillips.

Gareth Edwards then hit a six on the final ball to see Saundersfoot finish on 154-7.

Lawrenny got their reply off to a good start as Harry Thomas and Kurtis Marsh shared 56 runs for the first wicket.

Thomas made a score of 21 but he then edged behind to Taran Richards off the bowling of Danny Caine.

Marsh had hit five fours and a six in his score of 38 but he was then bowled by Nick Cope.

Brad McDermott-Jenkins was then caught by Tom Mansbridge off the bowling of Neil Powling.

Cope then struck again as he had James Phillips caught by John Mansbridge as Lawrenny slipped to 88-4.

Joe Kidney and Steve Lewis then shared 43 runs for the fifth wicket to put Lawrenny in touching distance.

When Lewis was caught by Richards off the bowling of Tom Mansbridge, Lawrenny still needed 24 from the final 18 balls.

They got that down to 13 from the final over and it was Kidney who kept his nerve with two runs, a four, another two runs and then a six off the final ball to spark wild scenes.

It meant that Kidney finished not out on 44 with two fours and three sixes and that Lawrenny had reached the Bowl final for the second successive year.

The Harrison Allen Bowl final will take place on Saturday, August 31, in Cresselly.

Lawrenny will play the winners of the second semi-final between Haverfordwest and Whitland which takes place in Carew tomorrow night (Jul 11).

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

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A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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2 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

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.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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

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3 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

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
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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.