Sport

Lawrenny edge past Town

Published

5 years ago

August 5, 2019

LAWRENNY kept the pressure on leaders Neyland on Saturday (Aug 3) as they beat Haverfordwest by three wickets.

Town were put in to bat after Lawrenny won the toss but they were bowled out for 101.

They were on the back foot early on as Danny Potter was out for a second-ball duck when he was bowled by Rob Williams.

Jake Merry and Ben Field looked to get the home side going but they could only add 30 runs before Field, who hit two fours and a six in his score of 20, was caught by James Phillips off the bowling of Williams.

Jake Merry followed soon after as he was caught and bowled by Ryan Morton on a score of 13.

That left Town on 48-3 and that soon became 56-5 as Lee Summons was caught by Phillips off the bowling of Curtis Marsh and the same bowler then trapped Nikhil Mathias leg before for a second-ball duck.

Jack Scriven and Dai Davies added another 22 runs for the sixth wicket but Scriven was then run out by Morton.

Davies made his way to a score of 20 but he was then stumped by Phillips off the bowling of Harry Thomas.

Thomas then bowled Ashley James to leave Town struggling on 87-8.

Simon Holliday hit three fours as he made 17 but he was then bowled by Marsh.

Town’s inning then came to a close as Marsh had Clive Tucker caught by Phillips. That gave Marsh excellent figures of 4-13 from his 11.3 overs.

Needing 102 to win, Lawrenny lost opener Curtis Marsh when he was bowled by Ashley James for a golden duck.

Harry Thomas and James Phillips then shared 40 runs for the second wicket before Phillips was bowled by Dai Davies.

Thomas hit six fours in his score of 29 but he was then run out by Ben Field as Lawrenny slipped to 45-3.

Steve Lewis and Joe Kidney then shared another 24 runs as they continued to edge towards their target.

Lewis added ten runs to the total but he was then caught by Field off the bowling of Clive Tucker.

Kidney and James Skeels then added another 20 runs for the fifth wicket. Kidney had hit three fours and two sixes in his score of 25 but he was then caught by Ashley James off the bowling of Lee Summons.

Skeels then fell for a score of 11 before Buckle was bowled by Summons as Town had Lawrenny seven down with the score on 96.

Thomas Cole and Ryan Morton then held their nerve to see Lawrenny to victory inside 21 overs.

On Saturday (Aug 10), Lawrenny host Neyland in a top of the table clash as they look to keep their title hopes alive.

Haverfordwest will look to bounce back when they take on Cresselly.

Related Topics:Cricket Division 1 Haverfordwest Lawrenny pembrokeshire Town

Up Next

Double centurions stun Whitland

Don't Miss

Neyland win again

Sport

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

Published

2 days ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

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).

Sport

Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

Published

3 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?

Sport

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

Published

4 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
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.