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Fishguard see off Milford after tight battle

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FISHGUARD kept themselves in contention at the top end of WRU Plate Group H1 on Saturday (Oct 16) as they beat Milford Haven 17-5 at The Moor.

James Williams had given the Mariners the lead in the first half as he touched down but the conversion was missed.

Shortly before the break the visitors were reduced to 14 men after a yellow card, giving the Seagulls a chance to get back into it.

However, Milford won the resulting lineout as they looked to keep hold of their lead.

They could not keep them out for much longer though as Robbie Jones raced away down the left to score the try.

The conversion was missed and the score remained at 5-5 when the half time whistle was blown.

James Griffiths scored a penalty early in the second half to put the home side ahead and he added three more penalties as the Seagulls continued to increase their lead.

Milford were unable to get back into the game as Fishguard saw the game out for their third win of the group stage.

The win moves them on to fifteen points, just four points behind group leaders Aberystwyth.

On Saturday, October 23, Fishguard travel to Pembroke while Aber visit Whitland.

The other game in the group sees Crymych visiting Tenby.

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Pennar Robins punish wasteful Wizards

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Merlins Bridge 1 – Pennar Robins 4

PENNAR Robins capitalized on their chances to secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Merlins Bridge at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village. Despite an entertaining contest, the home side struggled to convert their opportunities, while Pennar were ruthless in front of goal.

The visitors struck first in the 16th minute when Jamie Wilkes latched onto Nick Willis’ through ball and expertly lobbed goalkeeper James Dickson. Merlins Bridge responded just before halftime as Josh Thomas weaved through the defence and finished into the far corner.

However, Pennar quickly regained the lead on the stroke of halftime when Cameron Brunton’s cross was met by Ben Adams, whose volley deflected off Dickson and into the net.

Merlins Bridge pushed for an equaliser early in the second half, with Jordan Thomas heading against the crossbar, but Pennar took control in the 67th minute as Adams capitalized on a poor back pass to round Dickson and tap into an empty net. Wilkes sealed the victory in the 89th minute, running onto Liam Williams’ pass to complete his brace.

Cope inspires Kilgetty to victory over Herbrandston

Herbrandston 0 – Kilgetty 4

KILGETTY captain Richard Cope led by example, scoring twice in a dominant 4-0 victory over Herbrandston. The visitors found the net twice in each half to secure their seventh win of the season, while Herbrandston remain without a point.

Cope opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Lloyd Hughes doubled Kilgetty’s lead just before the break. The visitors remained in control after halftime, with Cope grabbing his second soon after the restart. Jordan Gorman then made it 4-0 in the 56th minute, drilling home to cap off an impressive display.

Despite the scoreline, Herbrandston battled well in the final half-hour, but Kilgetty’s win moves them six points clear of the relegation zone.

Goodwick see off determined Clarbeston Road

Goodwick United 3 – Clarbeston Road 1

TITLE-chasing Goodwick United continued their strong campaign with a 3-1 win over a determined Clarbeston Road at Phoenix Park.

Jonny Horgan gave Goodwick the lead in the 29th minute, finishing clinically after good work from Scott Delaney and Alex Thomas. The hosts extended their advantage in the 59th minute when Rhys Jones was fouled inside the box, allowing Thomas to convert from the penalty spot.

Clarbeston Road pulled a goal back in the 73rd minute through Jamie Griffiths, who fired home after a scramble in the box, but Goodwick restored their two-goal cushion just five minutes later. Delaney’s curling effort from 20 yards found the top corner to seal the points for the home side.

The win keeps Goodwick in the hunt for the title, while Clarbeston Road remain in mid-table, showing resilience despite the defeat.

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Rugby: Division 4 West Round-Up

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St Davids Extend Winning Streak

St Davids 17 – Teirw Crymych 0

ST DAVIDS secured their fourth consecutive victory with a dominant 17-0 win over Teirw Crymych. Playing in challenging conditions, the home side used their set-piece superiority to control the contest.

Centre Harvey Lavin opened the scoring in the first half, finishing off a well-crafted move orchestrated by captain Nathan Foster and centre George Raymond. Bob Froy added the conversion, giving St Davids a 7-0 lead at the break.

After halftime, full-back Mike Gurney extended the advantage with a penalty. Teirw Crymych had a chance to close the gap, but fly-half Nick Bevan missed a penalty attempt. The visitors enjoyed a strong spell but were undone by errors at crucial moments.

St Davids sealed the win when outside half Ben Joyce kicked a penalty to the corner, setting up a try for hooker Rhys Price. Crymych had a late opportunity to score, but a knock-on near the try line ended their hopes.

Pembroke Retain Palmer Cup

Pembroke 42 – Llangwm 21

Pembroke retained the Palmer Cup with a commanding 42-21 victory over Llangwm. Having won the first leg by five points, Pembroke started aggressively, crossing for three tries within the opening ten minutes.

Llangwm fought back, narrowing the deficit to 20-6 at halftime. They briefly took a 21-20 lead in the second half while Pembroke were down to 13 men due to yellow cards.

However, Pembroke responded emphatically in the final stages, scoring several tries to pull away. Will Edwards scored the standout try of the match, with prop Dan Gosnold also adding his name to the scoresheet.

Neyland Run Riot Against Llanybydder

Neyland 60 – Llanybydder 12

League leaders Neyland delivered a dominant display, running in ten tries in a 60-12 demolition of Llanybydder. The home side established a 28-0 halftime lead before adding six more tries in the second period.

Ben Williams led the scoring with a hat-trick, while Owen Hamer crossed twice. Llanybydder managed two tries in the third quarter but struggled to contain Neyland’s relentless attack.

Narberth Athletic Gain Revenge Over Dreigiau Emlyn

Narberth Athletic 39 – Dreigiau Emlyn 11

Narberth Athletic avenged their early-season defeat to Dreigiau Emlyn with a convincing 39-11 victory. The hosts ran in six tries and restricted their opponents to just one in the second half.

Narberth took control with two first-half tries, while Dreigiau Emlyn replied with two penalties. After the break, Narberth’s defense held firm, and they finished strongly, scoring four more tries. Shane Rossiter added two conversions and a penalty, with Iwan Thomas also slotting a conversion on his return to action.

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Seagulls soar as Whitland struggle in tough rematch

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Fishguard & Goodwick 45 – Whitland 14

FISHGUARD & GOODWICK delivered a commanding performance to secure a 45-14 victory over Whitland in a highly anticipated rematch at The Moor. Earlier in the season, Whitland edged a narrow 13-10 win at Parc Llwyn Ty Gwyn, but this time, the Seagulls took full control from the outset.

The home side dominated proceedings early on, heading into halftime with a 19-0 lead. Despite a spirited effort from Whitland in the second half, Fishguard remained in the driving seat throughout.

Fast start sets the tone

Fishguard’s forwards laid the foundation for their success, with young talents Rhys and Will Lewis, Bryn Thomas, Cai Llewellyn, and Will Delaney stepping up alongside captain Sion Colella and seasoned front-rowers Iwan McVeigh and Liam Wilkes. Their dominance in the set-piece provided half-backs Dan Evans and Jake Jenkins the perfect platform to unleash their backline.

Hooker Liam Wilkes opened the scoring before winger Rhys Evans and full-back Mark Jones crossed for further tries. Jones also added two conversions, giving the Seagulls a comfortable cushion at the break.

Whitland fight back but fall short

Minutes into the second half, veteran replacement Gavin Walsh secured the bonus-point try, again converted by Jones. Whitland, however, refused to roll over. Captain Dan Bennett led from the front, with Rhys Nicholas, Iestyn Comey, and the Hughes brothers—Will and Tom—putting in strong shifts. In the backs, Gareth Davies and Oli Bujega were constant threats, and their persistence paid off as Will Hughes and pacy winger Morgan Lewis touched down for well-earned tries, both converted by replacement full-back Jonathan Thomas.

Seagulls finish in style

Despite Whitland’s fightback, Fishguard reasserted control. Centre Nial Keane powered over for a try under the posts before Mike Jenkins capped off a fine individual performance with a final score, sealing an emphatic victory for the Seagulls.

Scorers

Fishguard & Goodwick
Tries: Liam Wilkes (2), Rhys Evans, Mike Jenkins, Nial Keane, Mark Jones, Gavin Walsh
Conversions: Mark Jones (5)

Whitland
Tries: Will Hughes, Morgan Lewis
Conversions: Jonathan Thomas

Teams

Fishguard & Goodwick:
Marc Jones; Dan Cleary, Mike Jenkins, Nial Keane, Rhys Evans; Jake Jenkins, Dan Evans; Will Delaney, Liam Wilkes, Iwan McVeigh; Cai Llewellyn, Bryn Thomas; Will Lewis, Sion Colella (Capt), Rhys Lewis.
Replacements: Gavin Walsh, Ryan McVeigh, Kev Ormond, Simon James, Ed Bendall. Reserve: Ed Rathbone.

Whitland:
Oli Bujega; Morgan Lewis, Tom Hughes, Will Hughes, Ben Evans; Gareth Davies, Morgan Edwards; Trystan Bowen, Matt Driver, Ceirion Evans; Jack Evans, Dan Bennett (Capt); Rhys Nicholas, Gavin Smith, Iestyn Comey.
Replacements: Marc Jones, Johnny Phillips, Charlie Watkins, Deian Davies, Jonathan Thomas.

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