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Bellerby smashes six for last ball victory

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11 years ago

July 23, 2014

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PATRICK BELLERBY was the toast of his Neyland team mates on Sunday as he smashed a sensational six off the very last ball of the match to win the Duggie Morris Cup.
Credit must also go to Ashley Sutton as he smashed the Haverfordwest bowling for a brilliant 97 runs to set up a tense final over finale.
Chasing a mammoth 181 to win, the defending champions got to 175-7 with just two balls of Josh Wilment?s final over remaining.
Scott Jones was caught by Dai Davies off the penultimate delivery, but just when it seemed The Town had secured victory, Bellerby smashed a straight six from the very last ball, sparking wild celebrations amongst the Neyland players and supporters at the Oatfield Park ground in Burton.
Haverfordwest?s Adam James and Dai Davies started well in their first innings, putting on before James was run out.
Jonathan Strawbridge fell in similar fashion before Davies and Ben Field put on 61 for the third wicket.
Field was caught and bowled by Andrew Miller on 32 and Davies, on 54, fell shortly after to another run out.
Simon Holliday and Danny Potter were untroubled as they took their side to 164-4 from their first 20 overs. Holliday finished unbeaten on 32 while Potter was not out on 18.
Neyland found runs hard to come by in their first innings. Nick Koomen fell cheaply, but John and Sutton added 58 for the second wicket.
Sutton was the first of the pair to fall for 33 when he was caught by Dai Davies off the bowling of Josh Wilment.
John fell for 30 and more wickets followed. Henry Durrant and J Tennick survived the final few overs to take their side to 115-5, 49 runs behind Haverfordwest.
The Town found it tough in their second innings as wickets fell at regular intervals, due in no small part to the excellent bowling and fielding of the Neyland side.
Davies, however, continued his fine form with the bat as he scored 39 before he was caught by Sean Hannon off the bowling of Henry Durrant.
Delaney was out soon after leaving Town in a vulnerable position on 83-6.
Danny Potter and Josh Wilment finished not out on 23 and 12 respectively as they finished on 131-8.
That left Neyland needing 181 to win the cup.
Neyland were slow out of the blocks in their second innings as they slipped to 11-2. Ashley Sutton then led the recovery sharing a stand of 101 with Patrick Bellerby to swing the game back their way.
Sutton was out for an excellent knock of 97 with Bellerby then taking charge in the middle.
With the game entering its final overs it looked as if Haverfordwest would snatch victory as Hannon, John and James all fell for single figure scores leaving the score at 175-7 with just one ball left.
Bellerby had other ideas and was the calmest man on the field as he hit a six with the very last ball to give Neyland victory.

Haverfordwest first innings
A James run out 15
D Davies run out 54
J Strawbridge run out 11
B Field ct & b A Miller 32
S Holliday not out 32
D Potter not out 18
Total: 164-4

Bowling: G Lloyd 4-0-31-0; N Banner 4-0-30-0; N Koomen 4-0-35-0; A Miller 4-0-22-1; H Durrant 4-0-40-0.

Neyland first innings
S John ct N Delaney b S Holliday 30
N Koomen ct H Scriven b AJ Revu 6
A Sutton ct D Davies b J Wilment 33
A Miller b J Wilment 12
N Banner st H Scriven b S Holliday 2
H Durrant not out 11
J Tennick not out 10
Total: 115-5

Bowling: AJ Revu 4-1-11-1; A James 4-0-31-0; C Tucker 4-0-27-0; S Holliday 4-0-27-2; J Wilment 4-1-13-2.

Haverfordwest second innings
A James b A James 9
S Holliday ct S Hannon b N Koomen 16
J Strawbridge run out 2
D Davies st S Hannon b H Durrant 39
B Field b N Koomen 0
D Potter not out 23
N Delaney ct S Jones b A Miller 3
H Scriven ct N Banner b A Miller 6
AJ Revu ct N Koomen b N Banner 11
J Wilment not out 12
Total: 131-8

Bowling: G Lloyd 4-0-37-1; N Koomen 4-1-10-2; H Durrant 4-0-32-1; N Banner 4-0-29-1; A Miller 4-0-20-2

Neyland second innings
A Miller b A James 2
N Koomen ct J Strawbridge b AJ Revu 9
A Sutton ct AJ Revu b A James 97
N Banner b AJ Revu 9
H Durrant b C Tucker 12
P Bellerby not out 34
S Hannon LBW A James 0
S John run out 9
S Jones ct D Davies b J Wilment 5
J Tennick not out 0
Total: 181-8

Bowling: AJ Revu 4-0-21-2; A James 4-1-30-3; S Holliday 4-0-34-0; C Tucker 4-0-38-1; J Wilment 4-0-54-1.

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Awards celebrate all that is good about Pembrokeshire sport

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3 days ago

December 2, 2025

Herald Sport

PEMBROKESHIRE’S sporting community came together on Friday evening as Folly Farm hosted the annual Sport Pembrokeshire Awards – a night dedicated to honouring achievements across every level, age group and discipline.

The awards recognise exceptional performances, inspiring journeys and the volunteers who keep local sport thriving behind the scenes. The ceremony was once again presented by Ceri Coleman-Phillips of BBC Wales Sport, supported by Cris Tomos.

Lifetime honour for Premier League star

This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award went to Pembrokeshire’s own Simon Davies.
The former Wales winger enjoyed a distinguished Premier League career with Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.

Davies scored in the 2010 Europa League final for Fulham, won fifty-eight caps for Wales – scoring six – and captained his country during the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. He was named Welsh Footballer of the Year in 2002 and Fulham’s player of the season in 2007–08. After leaving the club in 2013, he returned to his boyhood side Solva AFC, famously paying £3 subs to play against St Ishmaels.

Special recognition for Wales Women’s Street Football Team

Welsh rugby legend Gareth Thomas introduced the evening’s Special Award, honouring the players of the Wales Women’s Street Football Team for their remarkable run to the quarter-finals of the Homeless World Cup in Oslo.

The squad trains in Haverfordwest and included five outstanding Pembrokeshire players – co-captains Tor Planner and Marie Tilley, alongside Claire Mantripp, Sam Lewtas and Bryony Davies. All have overcome personal challenges, including homelessness, mental health difficulties and social exclusion, yet wore the Welsh jersey with pride on the world stage.

The team was led by manager Jo Price, former Wales and Arsenal goalkeeper.
Support staff included Anji Tinley, Manager of the Garth Youth & Community Project and a Pembrokeshire County Councillor.

Cruising Free honoured after rowing the Atlantic

The Chairman’s Award for 2025 was presented by Pembrokeshire County Council Chairman Cllr Maureen Bowen to ‘Cruising Free’ of Neyland Rowing Club, who achieved one of the world’s toughest endurance feats – rowing 3,200 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.

Sophie Pierce, Janine Williams, Miyah Periam and Polly Zipperlan completed the gruelling crossing from Lanzarote to Antigua, raising money for cystic fibrosis and the Paul Sartori Foundation.

At 32, Sophie became the first person with cystic fibrosis to row an ocean, while 70-year-old Janine became the oldest woman ever to complete the challenge. The team’s achievement was hailed as a powerful example of determination, unity and courage.

Parkrun pioneers win School Award

The School Award went to the Federation of Tavernspite and Templeton Schools – the first Parkrun School in the UK.

The federation has built a Parkrun curriculum with Parkrun UK, using the weekly event to boost physical activity, support wellbeing, and develop leadership through the Parkrun Ambassador scheme. The schools were praised for exceptional inclusion, providing adapted PE equipment, wheelchair races and strong support for disadvantaged pupils. Estyn has highlighted their work as best practice.

A strong year for Pembrokeshire sport

Summing up the event, Cllr Rhys Sinnett, Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services, said:
“My congratulations go to everyone who won awards and all those nominated. We are so lucky to have such a strong sporting scene here in Pembrokeshire, and my thanks go to all those who work so hard to ensure people of all ages and abilities can take part in the sports they love. Thanks also to our sponsors Valero, Folly Farm and Pure West Radio for supporting this celebration each year.”

Full list of winners

Girls U16: Ava Tyrie (Brazilian Ju Jitsu – Pembroke MMA)
Boys U16: Ned Rees-Wigmore (Hockey)

Club of the Year: Milford Haven Hockey Club (MAIN PHOTO)
Junior Disability: Jake Evans (Llangwm RFC)
Young Volunteer: Alannah Heasman (Haverfordwest High School)
Junior Team: Merlin’s Bridge FC Under-14s 2024/25
Unsung Hero: Jenny Lewis (Clarbeston Road AFC)
Senior Team: Fishguard & Goodwick Ladies Hockey Club
Male Achievement: Liam Bradley (Triathlon)
Female Achievement: Sanna Duthie (Running)
Disability Sport: Rachel Bailey (Boccia)
Club Organiser: Silfan Rhys-Jones (Fishguard Table Tennis Club)
Coach of the Year: James North (Kilgetty AFC)
School Award: Tavernspite & Templeton Federation of Schools
Chairman’s Award: Cruising Free (Neyland Rowing Club)
Special Award: Street Football Wales
Lifetime Achievement: Simon Davies (Wales, Spurs, Fulham, Everton & Solva AFC)

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Week ten results

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4 days ago

November 30, 2025

Herald Sport

The Friendly League continues as Reynalton close the gap on leaders East Williamston

THE LATEST round of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League produced another mix of tight contests and emphatic victories.

Kilgetty were beaten 8–2 at home by Hundleton, while Reynalton delivered the standout performance of the week with a 10–0 win over East Williamston. Llanteg also impressed, defeating Carew 8–2.

Elsewhere, St Twynnells claimed a 7–3 win away at the Badgers, and Lamphey ran out 7–3 winners against St Johns. Cosheston had the bye.

League table – Week ten

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	8	7	0	1	+130	62
Reynalton	8	5	1	2	+64	50
Hundleton	8	4	1	3	+3	42
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	–5	41
Badgers	9	3	1	5	–21	41
St Johns	8	3	1	4	–6	38
St Twynnells	8	4	0	4	–34	37
Lamphey	9	4	0	5	–15	36
Kilgetty	9	4	0	5	–49	36
Cosheston	8	3	0	5	–13	35
Carew	7	3	0	4	–54	32

Reynalton’s dominant win means they move within touching distance of leaders East Williamston, setting up an intriguing second half to the season.

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South Africa run riot as Wales suffer record defeat in Cardiff

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5 days ago

November 30, 2025

Herald Sport

Wales 0–73 South Africa
WALES endured one of the heaviest defeats in their history on Saturday as world champions South Africa ran in 11 tries at the Principality Stadium, producing a brutal 73-0 demolition that exposed the gulf between the sides and underlined the scale of the rebuilding task facing Welsh rugby.

The fixture, arranged outside the international window, left Wales without several first-choice players and short on experience. South Africa, by contrast, arrived in Cardiff at full strength and in ruthless form. What followed was a one-sided contest from the opening minutes to the final whistle.

First-half dominance

The Springboks established their authority early, their scrum immediately overpowering the Welsh pack and setting the tone for the afternoon. Tries from Gerhard Steenekamp, Ethan Hooker and Jasper Wiese put the visitors 21-0 ahead, with Wales struggling to exit their own half and repeatedly conceding penalties under pressure.

Wales’ lineout functioned reasonably well and there were brief flashes of ambition from Joe Hawkins, Joe Roberts and Rio Dyer, but every half-chance dissolved through handling errors or South Africa’s suffocating defensive line. A late surge from the Boks saw Morne van den Berg cross just before the break for a 28-0 half-time lead.

Second-half collapse

Any hopes of containment disappeared after the interval. South Africa emptied their bench—bringing on yet more power—and immediately cut through Wales again. Wilco Louw, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (twice), Canan Moodie, Ruan Nortje and Eben Etzebeth all scored in a relentless second half.

Wales’ discipline faltered under the pressure. Taine Plumtree and Aaron Wainwright were both shown yellow cards, with Wainwright’s high tackle sent to the bunker for review. South Africa’s own discipline cracked late on when Etzebeth received a straight red card for making contact with the eye area of Alex Mann—an incident captain Siya Kolisi later claimed was accidental.

Reaction

Player of the match Andre Esterhuizen, who produced a series of thunderous carries and turnovers, said the Springboks “worked really hard” to complete their Autumn clean sweep, praising Wales for “never giving up”.

Kolisi was gracious in victory but said he did not want the Etzebeth incident to overshadow the performance, adding: “The only way a team gets better is by playing the best. Wales will be stronger for facing this.”

Former Wales captain Dan Biggar, working as a pundit, was blunt in his assessment. “There are players there that aren’t at this level now, and may not play this level again,” he said. “I don’t think anyone learned anything from that.”

A difficult day for Welsh rugby

For Wales, the defeat will strengthen scrutiny of the WRU’s scheduling and long-term planning. A young and inexperienced squad battled gamely in patches—Mann, Hawkins and Dyer among those showing fight—but the mismatch was stark.

A crowd of around 50,000, well below capacity, reflected the mood of supporters as another bruising year for Welsh rugby nears its end.

Head coach Warren Gatland will now attempt to piece together the positives from a chastening afternoon, but the bigger questions facing the structure of the game in Wales remain unanswered.