Neyland win thrilling Village Cup semi despite Morton century

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4 years ago

June 1, 2021

NEYLAND are through to the area final of the Village Cup after they beat Lawrenny by just 6 runs on Sunday (May 30).

Neyland won the toss and chose to bat but they lost opener George Evans early on when he was caught by Will Allen off the bowling of Jamie Lewis.

Lewis also had Henry Durrant caught by Kyle Marsh and when he bowled Brad McDermott-Jenkins, Neyland were struggling on 21-3.

Nick Koomen made a good score of 31 but he was also caught by Marsh off the bowling of Ryan Morton.

Ross Hardy and Gregg Miller then shared 43 runs for the fifth wicket. That partnership was broken by Lewis who had Miller caught by Marsh once again on a score of 13.

Hardy and Andrew Miller then shared another good stand worth 39 runs which also saw Hardy reach his half century.

Matt Lewis took the wicket of Andrew Miller before Hardy and Sean Hannon shared 53 runs for the seventh wicket partnership.

Hannon hit one six in a score of 15 but he was then bowled by Matt Lewis and soon after he removed Hardy just three runs short of a century.

His score of 97 came off 86 balls and included seven fours and six sixes.

Neyland reached a total of 204-9 from their 40 overs, setting Lawrenny 205 to win the game.

In reply, Sean Hannon picked up an early wicket before Kyle Marsh and Joe Kidney shared 36 runs for the second wicket.

Kidney hit three fours and a six in a score of 22 from 20 balls but he was then trapped leg before by Brad McDermott-Jenkins.

He also had Kyle Marsh caught by Nick Koomen on a score of 29 to leave Lawrenny on 55-3.

Ryan Morton and Alfie Buckle looked to get things going again for the home side but Andrew Miller had Buckle caught by Gregg Miller as the score moved on to 84-4.

Morton and Matt Lewis then shared 47 runs for the fifth wicket which also saw Morton reach his half century.

McDermott-Jenkins then bowled Lewis on a score of 9 and soon after, Jack John bowled Rhyddian Eynon, leaving Lawrenny on 140-6 in the 34^th over.

Needing 65 off the final six overs, Morton hit a number of sixes as he looked to keep his side in with a chance of victory.

James Buckle also hit two sixes in a score of 17 but he was then ran out by Sean Hannon.

Morton hit five fours and eight sixes as he finished not out on 100 but it wasn’t enough to earn the win for his side.

They needed 14 from the final over but Jack John bowled well to ensure there were no boundaries as Lawrenny finished seven runs short of their target.

It means Neyland will now go on to play Cresselly in the zone final of the Village Cup which takes place on Sunday, June 6.

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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.

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January 20, 2025

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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.

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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
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Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
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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.

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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.

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

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January 19, 2025

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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
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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.

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