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Controversial victory for Llanrhian

Published

11 years ago

June 20, 2014

THERE was controversy in Narberth as a disputed catch by Llanrhian captain Geraint Morris helped dismiss the home side for just 135.
Morris caught Nathan Lloyd on the boundary near the score box, but scorers questioned the positioning of his feet. That saw Narberth facing an uphill battle to defend their small total, and Llanrhian batted well as they reached their target with 13 overs to spare. Llanrhian won the toss and put Narberth in to bat. Andrew Williams was on 16 when he was run out by Robbie Jenkins as the home side made a slow start. Morgan Scale and Sam Mills each batted well as they got Narberth back on track after they slipped to 39-4. Scale scored 32 before he was caught by Aled Harries off the bowling of Gareth Davies. Sam Mills scored 38 before he was also caught by Robbie Jenkins off the bowling of Jack Jones. There was then controversy as Nathan Lloyd looked to help his side reach a more respectable total. Lloyd’s drive to the boundary was caught by Llanrhian captain Geraint Morris, but there were questions afterwards as to whether or not he had stepped over the boundary line. The wicket stood and Jack Jones had the second of his four wickets as Narberth were all out for 135. Llanrhian captain Geraint Morris said afterwards: “My feet were not over the line. I don’t know what all the fuss is about.” Ben Jones and Gareth Davies got Llanrhian off to a good start in their innings as they shared a partnership of 66. Davies fell for 30 to Matthew Johns before captain Morris failed to trouble the scorers as he was caught and bowled by Johns for a duck. Dominic Wright added 32 before he fell to Kamal Sharma. However, Ben Jones finished not out on 58 as they reached their target with plenty of time to spare.

Narberth Richard Adams b Luke Jones 0 A. Williams run out Robbie Jenkins 16 J.Howell ct Adam Phillips b Dominic Wright 11 Morgan Scale ct Aled Harries b Gareth Davies 32 Marc Hughes b Mathew Bennett 2 Sam Mills ct Robbie Jenkins b Jack Jones 38 Ian Hughes b Gareth Davies 0 Kamal Sharma Not Out 9 Nathan Lloyd ct Geraint Morris b Jack Jones 8 Matthew Johns b Jack Jones 2 Richard Howell b Jack Jones 1 Extras 16 Total: 135 all out

Llanrhian bowling: Mathew Bennett 12-5-20-1; Luke Jones 6-2-26-1; Dominic Wright 9-1-35-1; Gareth Davies 8-0-34-2; Jack Jones 6.1-1-12-4

Llanrhian Ben D. Jones Not Out 58 Gareth Davies ct Richard Adams b Matthew Johns 30 Geraint Morris ct Matthew Johns b Matthew Johns 0 Dominic Wright ct Richard Adams b Kamal Sharma 32 Jack Jones not out 6 Extras 12 Total: 138-3

Narberth Bowling: Ian Hughes 12-4-35-0; Kamal Sharma 9-0-32-1; Matthew Johns 8-2-30-2; Richard Howell 2-0-14-0; Jordan Howell 1-0-17-0

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Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

Published

2 days ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Adams, Williams, and Jenkins return

WALES head coach Warren Gatland has named his team for the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations against France at the Stade de France, Paris, on Friday (Jan 31). The game kicks off at 8:15pm GMT and will be broadcast live on ITV and S4C.

Josh Adams, Liam Williams, and Dafydd Jenkins return to the starting XV, with Adams on the wing, Williams at fullback, and Jenkins in the second row.

Jac Morgan leads the side

Captain Jac Morgan starts at openside flanker, joining James Botham at blindside and Aaron Wainwright at No. 8 in the back row. Will Rowlands partners Jenkins in the second row.

In the front row, Evan Lloyd earns his first Test start at hooker, while Henry Thomas is named at tighthead prop for his first start and his first Wales appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead.

Ben Thomas makes Six Nations debut

Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half, with Ben Thomas making his Six Nations debut at fly-half. Owen Watkin and Nick Tompkins form the midfield pairing, while Tom Rogers is named on the wing alongside Adams.

Among the replacements, Nicky Smith is set to win his 50th cap, while fly-half Dan Edwards could make his senior Wales debut. Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray are in line for their first Six Nations appearances, having made their senior international debuts in the Autumn Nations Series.

The front-row replacements include Elliot Dee, Keiron Assiratti, and Smith. Tommy Reffell covers the back row, and Rhodri Williams provides scrum-half cover.

Gatland said: “We’re excited for the challenge on Friday. The Six Nations is the best rugby competition in the world. Every game is a big occasion. We want to go out there, embrace that, and start our championship well.”

Wales team to face France

Starting XV:
15. Liam Williams (Saracens) – 92 caps
14. Tom Rogers (Scarlets) – 5 caps
13. Nick Tompkins (Saracens) – 38 caps
12. Owen Watkin (Ospreys) – 42 caps
11. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby) – 59 caps
10. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby) – 7 caps
9. Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby) – 59 caps
1. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys) – 35 caps
2. Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby) – 5 caps
3. Henry Thomas (Scarlets) – 4 caps
4. Will Rowlands (Racing 92) – 36 caps
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) – 19 caps
6. James Botham (Cardiff Rugby) – 16 caps
7. Jac Morgan (Ospreys) – 18 caps (captain)
8. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons) – 52 caps

Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee (Dragons) – 51 caps
17. Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers) – 49 caps
18. Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby) – 10 caps
19. Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby) – 1 cap
20. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers) – 23 caps
21. Rhodri Williams (Dragons) – 5 caps
22. Dan Edwards (Ospreys) – uncapped
23. Blair Murray (Scarlets) – 3 caps

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Fun free sport sessions for kids in Fishguard

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2 days ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

YOUNGSTERS can discover new sports to love at a free multi-sports session starting next week.

The sessions for children aged 5-8 will be held every Monday in term time between 4.15pm-5pm at Fishguard Leisure Centre.

The first session is this Monday, February 3rd.

Delivered by Sport Pembrokeshire Active Young People officers and assisted by

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun, the event is an opportunity to try fun activities, new sports and develop fundamental movement skills.

All are welcome to come along.

Contact [email protected] for more information or to register your child.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

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4 days ago

January 27, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association, also known as “The Friendly League,” has released the results for Week 14 of the competition.

Match Results

Hundleton 8 v Badgers 2
Llanteg 2 v St Johns 8
Reynalton 8 v St Twynnells 2
East Williamston 8 v Carew 2

The match between Cosheston and Kilgetty was postponed, while Lamphey had the bye.

League Table (Week 14)

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	12	11	0	1	167	92
Carew	12	8	1	3	111	79
Reynalton	12	8	0	4	48	70
Hundleton	13	7	0	6	61	68
St Johns	11	8	0	3	76	66
Cosheston	11	6	0	5	33	54
Llanteg	11	3	1	7	-29	51
St Twynnells	13	3	1	9	-125	48
Badgers	11	3	1	7	6	45
Kilgetty	11	3	0	8	-129	40
Lamphey	11	2	0	9	-142	29