Dock seal derby win over Pembroke

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4 years ago

June 29, 2021

PEMBROKE DOCK sealed a derby-day win over Pembroke in Division 2 on Saturday (Jun 26) as they beat them by 49 runs.

The Dock won the toss and chose to bat first, amassing a total of 180-9 from their 45 overs.

Openers Jake Davies and Jake Griffiths shared 39 runs for the first wicket but it was Jonathan Rogers who made the breakthrough for the visitors.

He had Griffiths caught by Jack Harries on a score of 34 that included five fours and a six.

Davies and Scott Griffiths shared another 25 runs for the second wicket before Pembroke hit back.

Davies was caught by Harries off the bowling of Rob Smythe on a score of 22.

Sam Davies then bowled both Griffiths, on a score of 14, and George Smith and he also claimed a third when he had Tom Grimwood stumped by Phil Hay.

Davies wasn’t finished there as he had Billy Wood caught by Paul White.

That was the last of his wickets as Davies went on to finish with figures of 4-29 from his nine overs.

Davies’ spell left the Dock reeling on 80-6 but Nick Daley and Archie Hillier-Wood steadied the ship with a seventh wicket stand worth 41 runs.

Daley hit four fours and a six in his score of 28 before he was caught by Tom Kaijaks off the bowling of Kevin Jenkins.

Euan McDonald added 6 runs to the score before he was caught by Hay off the bowling of Rogers.

Rhys Daley was run out and the Dock were in danger of being bowled out with the score on 149-9.

Hillier-Wood and Rob Hearn were able to survive until the end though as they added another 31 runs to the total.

Hearn finished not out on 17 while Hillier-Wood finished unbeaten on 41.

Needing 181 to win, Pembroke’s reply got off to a bad start and they soon found themselves struggling on 13-4.

Euan McDonald had Jack Harries caught by Rob Hearn for a duck and Billy Wood also sent Andrew Hay back without scoring as he was caught by Scott Griffiths.

McDonald then trapped Paul White leg before to leave the visitors on 2-3.

Phil Hay scored 9 but he was then bowled by McDonald who claimed his third wicket of the day.

With their side four down, Jonathan Rogers and Luke Butler looked to rebuild the innings and they shared 95 runs for the fifth wicket.

Rogers hit nine fours as he made his way to a score of 58 but he was then caught by McDonald off the bowling of Nick Daley.

Butler had five fours in his score of 41 but when he was caught by Scott Griffiths off the bowling of Daley, Pembroke’s chances of victory all but disappeared.

Daley then had Will Davies caught by McDonald and Tom Kaijaks was run out by Jake Griffiths.

Sam Davies was caught by Daley off the bowling of Hearn before McDonald returned to bowl Kevin Jenkins to claim his fourth wicket.

That gave him excellent figures of 4-19 while Daley also had good figures of 3-26 from his eight overs.

The win for the Dock keeps them top of the table as they continue their march to the top division of Pembrokeshire cricket.

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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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).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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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?

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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

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.

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