Neyland back on top after excellent chase

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4 years ago

July 19, 2021

NEYLAND moved back to the top of the Division 1 table on Saturday (July 17) as they beat Haverfordwest by four wickets.

Their result gave them the maximum 20 points while rivals Lawrenny picked up two points less in their win over Saundersfoot.

Haverfordwest won the toss and batted first and saw two of their batsmen reach half centuries before being bowled 227 with two balls of their innings to spare.

The home side removed Ben Field early on as he was caught by Henry Durrant off the bowling of Nathan Banner.

James Marchant and Mikey Jones shared 31 runs for the second wicket but Marchant was then trapped leg before by Ross Hardy.

Jones and Dai Davies added another 33 runs for the third wicket before Jones was caught and bowled by Andrew Miller on a score of 42.

Davies was joined by Danny Potter and the pair shared the best stand of the innings worth 73 runs.

Davies was the first to reach his half century but he was then trapped leg before by Banner on a score of 52.

Archie Thomas also fell to the bowling of Banner when he was caught by Andrew Miller as Town slipped to 166-5.

Potter then reached his half century and went on to reach 63, with eight fours, before he was run out by Miller.

Ashley James hit three fours and a six in his score of 24 from 13 balls but he was then bowled by Henry Durrant.

Brad McDermott-Jenkins bowled Jack Scriven on a score of 14 before Durrant removed Danny Dewstowe and Johnny White.

That set Neyland a target of 228 to win the game but they lost Gregg Miller early on when he was caught by White off the bowling of Ashley James.

Nick Koomen scored 16 before he was trapped leg before by Archie Thomas and when Nathan Banner was caught by Jack Scriven off the bowling of Thomas, Neyland had slipped to 61-3.

However, Ashley Sutton and Ross Hardy saw the visitors to within touching distance of their target with a stand of 141.

Hardy hit eleven fours and four sixes in his score of 97 from 64 balls before he was caught by Thomas off the bowling of White.

Ashley Sutton hit nine fours and a six in his score of 75 but he was caught by Thomas off the bowling of James Marchant.

McDermott-Jenkins scored 19 before he was caught by Thomas off the bowling of Marchant as Town began to hit back.

Sean Hannon found the ropes as he finished unbeaten on 4 to see Neyland to victory.

Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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1 day 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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2 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.