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Sisay strikes to earn a point for Bluebirds against Bont

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3 years ago

January 30, 2022

Alhagi Touray Sisay struck 10 minutes from time to earn Haverfordwest County a deserved point against Pen-y-Bont in an entertaining 2-2 draw under the Ogi Bridge Meadow lights on Friday night (Jan 28).

Ricky Watts finished off a well-worked move to give the Bluebirds the lead after just seven minutes, but the visitors hit back with goals from Ben Ahmun and captain Kane Owen.

There was late drama though as substitute Touray Sisay popped up to equalise late on and send the home crowd wild, with the result a fair reflection of a back-and-forth affair between two teams who refused to sit back.

Interim manager Gary Richards made two changes – both injury-enforced – to the side that drew 1-1 with Newtown last week, with Watts and Ben Fawcett coming into the side in place of Kyle Patten and Kieran Lewis.

Bont had the first effort on goal when Nathan Wood’s shot from distance went comfortably wide of the left post, but the Bluebirds were ahead just two minutes later.

After winning the ball back in midfield, a couple of quick passes gave Jack Wilson the space to find Danny Williams with a line-breaking pass. The midfielder laid it off to Fawcett whose ball across goal found Watts at the back post, and he made no mistake to prod in from close range and give County the perfect start.

The visitors were level five minutes later when Ahmun rose highest to get his head to a high ball, generating just enough power to take it past Lee Idzi in the Bluebirds goal.

Fawcett saw his low strike saved at the near post by Ashley Morris as County looked to retake the lead, before Idzi rushed off his line to thwart Sam Snaith after Bont had won back possession.

Jordan Davies tried his luck from a tight angle as the chances continued to come for the hosts, but Pen-y-Bont were ahead moments later when Owen’s free-kick from the right touchline beat everyone to find the far corner.

Both side’s had a couple of opportunities in the early stages of the second-half, but the key moment came when Touray Sisay was introduced from the bench, with the striker coming on in place of goalscorer Watts.

With the Bluebirds pushing forward, an excellent through ball from substitute Henry Jones – who was making his first appearance since injuring his knee in October – picked out Jazz Richards, and his ball into the area found an unmarked Touray Sisay who struck a curling effort into the right corner to spark wild celebrations.

County drop down a place to 11th in Cymru Premier after Aberystwyth Town’s 5-0 win over Cefn Druids. However, with back-to-back games against the Seasiders up next, the bottom half of the table could have a very different look in the weeks ahead.

The Bluebirds make the trip to Aber on Tuesday (February 1), with the 20:00 kick-off being shown live on Sgorio’s Facebook page and YouTube channel, as the Black and Greens celebrate becoming the first team to play 1000 matches in the Cymru Premier.

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Ireland overpower Wales in heavy Six Nations defeat at Rodney Parade

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2 hours ago

April 22, 2025

Herald Sport

WALES’ search for a first win in this year’s Women’s Six Nations continues after a tough afternoon at Rodney Parade saw them fall 40-14 to a dominant Ireland side.

Despite a strong start and an early try from Carys Cox, the home team quickly lost control of the match as Ireland ran in six tries – two apiece from Linda Djougang, Aoife Wafer, and Dorothy Wall.

A second-half score from late squad addition Hannah Bluck gave Wales a glimmer of hope, but it was little more than consolation in front of a record crowd of 3,568 at the Newport venue.

Ireland’s forwards proved too powerful throughout, and Wales’ defensive frailties were exposed time and again. The defeat marks Wales’ fourth consecutive loss of the tournament, and they now face a must-win match against Italy to avoid finishing bottom of the table for a second straight year.

Wales began with purpose, with stand-in fullback Lleucu George causing problems early. Her clever kick down the flank forced an error from Ireland’s Amee-Leigh Costigan, allowing Cox to dive on the loose ball for the opening try.

But Ireland soon found their rhythm, capitalising on soft tackling and set-piece pressure. Djougang muscled over after a burst from Wafer, who soon added one of her own as the visitors took control.

Even a yellow card for Ireland fly-half Dannah O’Brien – shown a card for dangerous contact – did little to help Wales. The Irish maintained their dominance with Wall crossing just before half-time to put them 21-7 ahead.

Ireland continued their charge in the second half, with Wall securing the bonus point shortly after the restart. While Cox and Jasmine Joyce-Butchers tried to spark a response, handling errors and turnovers repeatedly derailed Welsh attacks.

Bluck’s try, created by strong carries from Carys Phillips and a sharp offload from Keira Bevan, gave fans something to cheer. But Wafer had the last word, bulldozing her way over from the base of the scrum to seal the win.

Ireland now look to cement third place when they face Scotland, while Wales have one last chance to salvage their campaign when they travel to face Italy.

After the match, head coach Sean Lynn admitted the performance was painful: “It hurts. We all feel it. We had moments where we were right in it – we could have gone 14-0 up – but didn’t take our chances. That’s the difference at this level.”

Ireland’s Aoife Wafer reflected on the team’s spirit: “We talk about being the most connected team in the world. That shows in how we play – not just the 23 here, but the girls back home too. Winning away is never easy, so we’re proud of this.”

Wales team: Joyce-Butchers; Neumann, Jones (capt), Keight, Cox; George, Bevan; G. Pyrs, K. Jones, Scoble, Fleming, Evans, K. Williams, Lewis, Callender.
Replacements: C. Phillips, Davies, Rose, John, A. Pyrs, S. Jones, Bluck, Richards.

Ireland team: Flood; McGann, Dalton, Breen, Amee-Leigh; O’Brien, Scuffil-McCabe; McCarthy, N. Jones, Djougang, Campbell, Wall, Hogan, McMahon (capt), Wafer.
Replacements: Moloney, McGrath, Haney, Tuite, Boles, Lane, Higgins, Elmes Kinlan.

Yellow card: O’Brien (36 mins)

Tries – Wales: Cox, Bluck | Conversions: Bevan 2
Tries – Ireland: Djougang 2, Wafer 2, Wall 2 | Conversions: O’Brien 3, Breen 2

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Triathlon returns to Fishguard – road closures announced

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1 day ago

April 21, 2025

Herald Sport

FISHGUARD will once again play host to the Wales Triathlon this summer, with hundreds of competitors set to descend on the town for the popular sporting event on Sunday, June 15.

Organised by Activity Wales Events, the triathlon includes a two-lap sea swim in Fishguard Bay, followed by a two-lap cycle from Fishguard to St Davids and a four-lap run along the Marine Walk and out onto the breakwater.

In order to facilitate the bike leg on closed roads, several road closures will be in place throughout the day.

Major road closures

The A487 between Goodwick and Mathry will be closed between 9:45am and 3:00pm.

Between Mathry and Croesgoch, the A487 will be closed from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and from Croesgoch to St Davids the closure will run from 10:00am until 2:45pm.

Crossing points will be in operation at Mathry crossroads, Croesgoch crossroads, and the Llangoffan to Granston junction. Diversions will be signposted, with local traffic routed via minor B roads and through Haverfordwest for longer journeys.

Town centre impact

In Fishguard, West Street will be closed between 12:00pm and 6:00pm for the running stage. Residents will still be able to exit side roads, with diversions clearly marked.

Goodwick residents will be able to exit the town via the Tesco roundabout, which will remain open all day.

Care access and course passes

Care workers will be allowed access to visit clients within the closed sections, but must obtain a course pass via their organisation in advance.

On the day, carers using the route must:

Follow the direction of the race
Display their pass clearly
Keep hazard lights on at all times
Exit the route as soon as safely possible

Further information

The event attracted over 1,000 athletes last year, and organisers anticipate another strong turnout.

More information can be found at: www.walestriathlon.com/athletes/event-info
Road closure details are available at: community.walestriathlon.com

For course pass enquiries, contact: [email protected]

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Final Table 2024/25

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2 days ago

April 20, 2025

Herald Sport

All matches complete as season concludes

THE 2024/25 season of the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – known as The Friendly League – has now officially concluded, with all clubs completing their outstanding fixtures.

The past few weeks saw the following catch-up matches played:

Carew 8–2 Llanteg
St Johns 8–2 Cosheston
Hundleton 8–2 Reynalton
Reynalton 9–1 Lamphey
Cosheston 10–0 Kilgetty
East Williamston 9–1 Kilgetty

Final League Table (2024/25 Season)

Position	Club	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
1	East Williamston	20	18	0	2	313	158
2	St Johns	20	14	0	6	111	122
=3	Carew	20	11	1	8	105	111
=3	Cosheston	20	12	0	8	77	111
5	Reynalton	20	11	0	9	28	104
6	Hundleton	20	9	0	11	74	97
7	Llanteg	20	7	1	12	-71	92
8	St Twynnells	20	8	1	11	-97	89
9	Badgers	20	6	1	13	-22	82
=10	Lamphey	20	6	0	14	-179	67
=10	Kilgetty	20	6	0	14	-262	67