Sport

Otters edged out by Bargoed

Published

4 years ago

January 24, 2022

ON Saturday, January 22, Narberth RFC travelled to Bargoed with some trepidation as the home team were sitting top of the Championship table.

However the match turned out to be a very close affair with both teams playing top quality rugby.

Both teams attempted to play an expansive game but strong running by both sets of backs was always met by crunching tackles and the match was certainly not one for the faint hearted.

Tactics were frequently changed with kicks downfield which were regularly returned with interest and long passes out wide to the wingers but despite all efforts neither side was able to make any decisive breaks and cross the try line.

Twenty minutes into the game Narberth conceded a penalty at a scrum around their 22 metre line and the Bargoed fly half stroked the ball firmly between the posts to open the scoring (3-0). Ten minutes later the Bargoed backs were caught offside at a ruck and full back Nick Gale kicked the penalty to level the score at 3-3. There was no further score before half time.

After the break Bargoed put Narberth under a lot of pressure but the Otters defensive work and tackling throughout the team was outstanding and somehow kept the home team out. The Narberth forwards were also effectively disrupting the Bargoed lineouts but eventually the pressure told and after a penalty had been awarded a lineout on the Otters five metre line led to a catch and drive which the Otters failed to stop and the Bargoed hooker was awarded a try which was converted (10-3).

Bargoed were getting a stranglehold on the game but the entire Narberth team refused to give in and after further defensive work and turn overs at the breakdown the Otters began to work their way back into the game.

With fifteen minutes left a Narberth lineout nearly led to a try when the ensuing maul was driven to within a metre of the try line but the Otters were unable to recycle the ball when the maul collapsed and the chance of scoring was lost.

With five minutes remaining Narberth were again camped on the Bargoed try line and from a ruck George MacDonald passed to the blind side where winger Aled Rees did well to collect and appeared to get over in the corner but to the dismay of the Narberth supporters the Bargoed touch judge had raised his flag for a foot in touch.

The try was therefore disallowed and the game finished with a 10-3 win for Bargoed.

The Otters picked up a well-deserved losing point. This was undoubtedly Narberth’s best performance of the season and augurs well for next week’s home match against Pontypool.

Report by Chairman Rob Lewis

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

Published

14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.