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Otters and Wanderers battle to draw

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3 years ago

August 23, 2021

ON Saturday, August 21, Narberth RFC took a Development squad to Llanelli Wanderers who currently play in Division 1 West.

The starting 15 consisted of five young players making their debuts for the club at this level namely Prop Ifan James, flanker Josh Hamer, centre Ryan Scourfield and wings Lewys Thomson and Steffan Thomas. Unfortunately Lewys Thomson pulled a hamstring muscle in the warm up and was replaced by another debutant Ioan Phillips.

For the first twenty minutes the teams were evenly matched with both players and spectators alike getting used to the new rules of tap ‘penalties’ instead of scrums.

Both teams attempted to play attacking open rugby but with defences holding up there was no score until the 24th minute when Llanelli Wanderers were awarded a penalty and their full back kicked the goal to make the score 3-0 to the home team.

Just before half time veteran scrum half Rhys Lane put his opposite number under pressure at a scrum, robbed him of possession and darted downfield.

When tackled, the ball was quickly recycled and passed along the Narberth back division ably supported by No.8 Guto Davies who made an initial break before passing to Steff Phillips who in turn flicked the ball inside to centre Joe Hutchings who scored a try midway out.

Fly Half Ianto Griffiths narrowly failed with the conversion. Despite some enterprising rugby by both teams the first half ended without further score with the Otters leading 5-3.

Both teams made changes at half time with youngsters Tom Clarke and Jordan James replacing Bradley Davies and Rhys Lane for the Otters.

Wanderers made the better start to the second half and only stern defence from the Narberth back row and centres Joe Hutchings and Ryan Scourfield kept the home team out.

Then after 60 minutes a set move from the Wanderers backs saw their blind side winger burst through a gap in the Narberth defence and score a try under the posts which was converted to make the score 10- 5 to the home team.

Further changes were made in the Otters line up with another debutant, Will Hughes, replacing Steffan Thomas, George MacDonald replacing Jordan James and hooker Rhodri Owens having to move to blindside flanker to replace Tom Powell who had pulled a hamstring muscle.

At this stage the Narberth team managed to raise their game and came close to scoring on several occasions with strong bursts through the Wanderers defences by Steff Phillips, Guto Davies and Rhodri Owens.

Full Back Dafydd Pritchard almost got over in the corner only to be brought back by the referee for a forward pass.

Eventually, with ten minutes to go, the Otters were awarded a penalty and kicked to the corner. From the lineout the Otters formed a rolling maul which resulted in Rhodri Owens diving over the line for a try which evened the scores at 10-10.

Both teams threw everything into attack during the final minutes in an attempt to win the game and with the last play Narberth winger Ioan Phillips was put away with the try line seemingly at his mercy only to be brought back once again by the referee for a forward pass who then blew the whistle for full time.

Head Coach, Sean Gale, said after the match that he was pleased with the way the game had gone. It was a tough workout for a team full of youngsters looking to impress and they had stood up to the task with great determination and had fought hard to get back into the game to earn a draw and with a little bit of luck could have edged a win.

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Devonald’s hat-trick secures St Ishmaels’ dominant win over Herbrandston

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

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Herbrandston 0 – St Ishmaels 6

BRENNAN DEVONALD delivered a masterclass as St Ishmaels thrashed Herbrandston 6-0, with the skipper leading from the front and scoring a stunning hat-trick. The comprehensive victory propels St Ishmaels to eighth in the league table, while Herbrandston remain rooted to the bottom without a single point.

The visitors asserted their dominance from the outset. Devonald opened the scoring in the 9th minute, latching onto a pinpoint assist from Owen Lawrence. He doubled their lead just before halftime in the 40th minute, again set up by Lawrence, giving St Ishmaels a comfortable cushion at the break.

St Ishmaels maintained their momentum in the second half, adding four more goals to cap off a stellar team performance. Adam Kingsbeer’s clever play set up Ieuan Hawkins for the third, before Tom Williams capitalised on another opportunity to make it 4-0. Devonald sealed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with an expertly taken goal, and Joel Mills added the finishing touch in the dying moments, courtesy of an assist from Sol Goodall.

Team line-ups

Herbrandston: Adrian Rees, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Scott Findlay, Dean John (Captain), Harley Barrett, Gedion Hockin, Leon Whatling, Scott Gillespie, Cian Davenport. Subs: Leo Duncan, Jacob James, Nico Cockrell.

St Ishmaels: Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrence, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald (Captain), Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Tom Williams, Daniel Coe, Nathan Thomas. Subs: Max Howells, Tyler Sheil.

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Dominant wins for Pembrokeshire sides in West Wales Intermediate Cup round 3

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

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Goodwick United 7-0 Carew

Goodwick United put on a commanding performance with a 7-0 triumph over Carew. The home side proved too powerful for their opponents, with Rhys Dalling and Rhys Jones each bagging two goals. Matty Delaney, Will Haworth, and Daniel Bryce also got their names on the scoresheet. As one of Pembrokeshire’s top teams, Goodwick will aim to build on this dominant win as they progress to the next round.

Hakin United 13-0 Clydach Sports

Hakin United were in ruthless form as they dispatched Clydach Sports 13-0. Jack Britton led the charge with an impressive five-goal haul, while Liam Parks netted a hat-trick. Jack Griffiths, Jay Kilby, Kieran King, Justin Harding, and Mason Dolling all contributed to the comprehensive scoreline. Hakin, one of the premier teams in Pembrokeshire, will be keen to continue their pursuit of the cup after this emphatic victory.

Merlins Bridge 7-3 Treboeth United

Merlins Bridge secured a thrilling 7-3 victory over Treboeth United in an exciting encounter. Nathan Evans was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Tom Jago, Jason Griffiths, Hayden Dimond, and Ashton Plunkett all found the back of the net. Treboeth’s Liam Manning, Cori Jones, and Matthew Colley fought valiantly but could not prevent the home side from taking the win. Merlins Bridge will be pleased with their attacking display and will look to build on this result.

Monkton Swifts 5-4 Clarbeston Road

In a dramatic local derby, Monkton Swifts edged out Clarbeston Road 5-4 in a high-scoring affair. Dylan Davies was the standout performer with four goals, and Liam Butland added another. Clarbeston Road fought hard with goals from Laurie Haworth, Matthew Davies, Greg Brown, and Ben John, but it was the Swifts who held on to secure the victory. Monkton will be happy to progress after such a closely contested match.

Neyland 1-2 Cwm Wanderers

Neyland were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Cwm Wanderers in a closely contested match. Ben Gale scored for Neyland, but goals from Joseff Shaw and Corey Raven-Sayce gave the visitors the edge. Despite a valiant effort from Neyland, Cwm Wanderers held firm to secure the win and advance to the next round.

Plough Colts 0-2 Pennar Robins

Pennar Robins comfortably saw off Plough Colts 2-0, with Kieran Smith and Jamie Wilkes scoring the goals. Pennar demonstrated their class and will look to carry this momentum forward into the next round.

Tenby 2-0 Blaen-y-Maes

Tenby continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Blaen-y-Maes. Sam Butler and Scott Ferney were on target for Tenby, who have been one of the most impressive sides this season. This win further cements Tenby’s status as one of the top contenders in the competition.

Analysis:

Pembrokeshire’s leading teams, Goodwick United and Hakin United, demonstrated their superiority with commanding wins, while Tenby showed their credentials with a solid 2-0 victory. With such dominant performances, Goodwick and Hakin are likely to be among the favourites to claim the title, with Tenby also emerging as a serious contender in this year’s West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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Thrills and dominance: Narberth shine in 6-1 victory

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

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Broad Haven 4-4 Solva

In an exhilarating, high-scoring encounter, Broad Haven played out a 4-4 draw with Solva. Marco Valentine netted twice for Broad Haven, with Owen Sheppard and Shane Howells also getting on the scoresheet. Solva responded through Josh Bland, who scored a hat-trick, and Lucas Price, ensuring the points were shared in this thrilling clash.

Camrose 1-3 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports claimed a 3-1 victory over Camrose, with a clinical display of attacking play. Andrew John scored the only goal for Camrose, but Fishguard’s offensive strength proved overwhelming. Anthony Couzens, Luke Thomas, and Ieuan Llewellyn all found the net to guide their side to victory.

Carew II 0-2 Hakin United II

Hakin United II earned a solid 2-0 win over Carew II. Rowan Dixon and Tom Edmonds were the scorers for the visitors, with Carew struggling to break down Hakin’s defense. It was a well-executed performance that saw Hakin advance with all three points.

Johnston P-P Merlins Bridge II

The match between Johnston and Merlins Bridge II was postponed, with no further details available at the time of writing.

Lawrenny 1-6 Narberth

Narberth cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory over Lawrenny. Owen James scored the lone goal for Lawrenny, but Narberth’s attacking prowess was on full display as Steffan Williams scored twice, and Ashley Williams, Chris Brown, Conor Bowen, and Ryan Williams each found the back of the net in a comprehensive win.

Analysis:

The 14th December 2024 fixtures saw a blend of thrilling draws and dominant victories. Broad Haven and Solva shared the spoils in an action-packed 4-4 draw, while Fishguard Sports, Hakin United II, and Narberth all secured convincing wins. Narberth’s 6-1 triumph over Lawrenny was the standout result of the day, highlighting their attacking firepower.