Sport
Pembrokeshire Powerlifters break British records
PEMBROKESHIRE PowerliftingClub brought home 5 more British records last weekend at 2020 British and Amateur British Powerlifting Union Welsh Qualifiers held at the Pembrokeshire Powerlifting Club in Cresselly, Carew. 70 lifters were competing over the two days for a spot in the 2020 British and European Championships next year
The Club ran another great qualifier with lifters travelling hundreds of miles to compete at the PPC as its reputation for hosting great competitions grows in the powerlifting community. The lifters for the club itself all qualified and will be looking ahead to the British Championships to be held at the BodyPower Expo in the NEC, Birmingham in June next year which has promised to be an even bigger event than last year.
On the first day of the two day event, the PPC’s Junior Lifter Sam McLean in the u82.5kg classic raw (wrapped knee) category lifted a 272.5kg squat for a British Record at his age/weight, 155kg bench press and a 285kg deadlift for 712.5kg total. In the female open u75kg classic raw category, Maz Thomas hit a 120kg squat, 50kg bench press and 127.5kg deadlift for a qualifying total of 297.5kg and in the female u90kg open classic raw Shell Read, having dropped a weight class got a 130kg squat, 62.5kg bench press and 137.5kg deadlift to qualify with 330kg total.
On the second day in the open u100kg raw (naked knee) category Tommy Ray D’Ortez got a 235kg squat, 150kg bench press and 275kg deadlift and also won best raw lifter with his total of 660kg. Andrew Murphy in the u100kg single-ply equipped category with a 300kg squat, 180kg bench press and 277.5kg deadlift for a total of 757.5kg. And finally, Steven Arnold in the u82.5kg classic raw masters 1 category having dropped a weight class from last year took 4 British records for the club with a 165kg squat, 125kg bench press and a 197.5kg deadlift for a total of 487.5kg.
The venue was busy throughout with refreshments served and had a great atmosphere with the Pembrokeshire Powerlifters and the BPU/ABPU hosting the event, more to come from the team next year at the 2020 British Championships, the team have their eye on more records yet.
Sport
Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties
Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup
Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)
AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.
Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.
Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.
The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.
But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.
Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.
News
South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results
A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.
Match results (Week 12):
- Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
- Badgers 2–8 St Johns
- Reynalton 0–10 Carew
- Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
- Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
- St Twynnells – bye week
A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.
League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.
At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.
Full standings:
| Team | P | W | D | L | S/D | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Williamston | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | +125 | 72 |
| Reynaltón | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | +35 | 58 |
| St Johns | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +32 | 54 |
| Hundleton | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | -2 | 54 |
| Carew | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -25 | 49 |
| St Twynnells | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -34 | 48 |
| Kilgetty | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -44 | 46 |
| Badgers | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -59 | 45 |
| Lamphey | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | -10 | 44 |
| Llanteg | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -5 | 41 |
| Cosheston | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -13 | 40 |
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Sport
Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week
HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.
Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.
The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.
Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.
Team of the Week – 14 December 2025
- U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
- U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
- U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
- U10s: Rhys Davies
- U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
- U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
- U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
- U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
- U15s: Logan Keane
- U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon
Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.

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