Neyland seal Village Cup progress after winning Dyfed area final

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4 years ago

June 6, 2021

NEYLAND’s Village Cup journey will continue after they beat Cresselly in the Dyfea area final on Sunday (Jun 6).

Having already beaten Lawrenny in the previous round, Neyland faced a Cresselly side who came into the game off the back of a big league win over St Ishmaels on Saturday.

Neyland won the toss and elected to bat on home soil but they lost Patrick Bellerby early on when he was caught by Alex Bayley off the bowling of Ryan Lewis.

Nick Koomen and Ashley Sutton then shared 70 runs for the second wicket to put the home side in a good position.

Cresselly hit back though as Simon Cole bowled Sutton on a score of 24 and soon after, he also had Ross Hardy stumped by Jamie Goldsworthy.

That left Neyland on 96-3 but Koomen and Nathan Banner shared another 70 runs for the fourth wicket as they kept the scoreboard ticking over.

Koomen hit eight fours in his score of 81 but he was then caught by Matthew Morgan off the bowling of Tom Murphy.

Tom Arthur the bowled Brad McDermott-Jenkins for a duck but Nathan Banner began to take over as he reached his half century to push Neyland towards 200 runs.

Banner then reached his 50 and he had good support from Sean Hannon who scored 16 from 15 balls.

Hannon was caught by Morgan off the bowling of Murphy and soon after his brother Patrick was caught by Goldsworthy off Murphy.

Nathan Banner on his way to a half century

Banner made his way to a score of 75 from 55 balls after hitting seven fours and a six but he was caught by Izzard off the bowling of Arthur with the last ball of the innings.

It meant that Cresselly would need 228 to win the game but they lost both openers early in their reply.

Phil Williams was the first man out as he was caught by Lewis Page off the bowling of Patrick Hannon.

Morgan made a score of 21 but Hannon trapped him leg before wicket to leave the visitors on 36-2.

Simon Cole and Iwan Izzard then shared 54 runs for the third wicket as they looked to keep their side in the game and up with the required run rate.

Cole reached 22 before he hit the ball to Jack John to give McDermott-Jenkins his first wicket of the game.

Izzard then reached his half century as hopes of a Cresselly victory began to depend on whether or not he could stay in the middle.

Iwan Izzard hit three fours and a six in his half century

However, having reached a score of 51 he then hit the ball to George Evans on the boundary who took the catch to give Koomen his first wicket.

It was a big blow to Cresselly who soon found themselves five down when Alex Bayley was bowled by McDermott-Jenkins on a score of 21.

Ryan Lewis was doing his best to keep his team in the game but he saw Dan James suffer the same fate as Bayley.

Lewis hit three sixes in a score of 29 from 17 balls but he was caught by Bellerby off the bowling of Koomen.

Bellerby also ran out Tom Murphy late on as Cresselly’s chance of victory slipped away.

They finished on 189-8 to give Neyland victory by 38 runs. Neyland now go on in the competition with the draw for the next round yet to be made.

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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

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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.

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

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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
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.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.