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Published

3 years ago

January 31, 2022

Report by Jonny Sutton

A SUNNY but cold Saturday (Jan 29) at The Athletic Ground saw Neyland Youth entertain Colwyn Bay Youth in the second round of the WRU National Bowl Competition.

The visitors went straight on the attack from the outset as their kick off was fumbled into touch which allowed Colwyn Bay a foothold in the Neyland 22.

A great steal from Jasper Endean, the first of many over the 80 minutes, meant Neyland could attack from deep and clear their lines.

After 10 minutes of an even contest a quick tap and run from Rhys Power, offloading to Harvey Myles-Nash caused panic and quick ball and a snipe and stretch by Fletcher Picton resulted in a try for the home side. The conversion nailed from just inside the touchline increased Neyland’s, and Fletcher’s, score to 7.

On 15 minutes an infringement by Colwyn Bay resulted in a penalty about 40 yards out. A hell of a kick by Fletcher Picton sailed through the sticks to give Neyland a deserved 10 nil lead.

A penalty for a late tackle on fellow Ginger Liam Rees after 26 mins resulted in a yellow card for Colwyn Bay and with in a quickly taken tap Neyland where again on the attack, although the ball was lost in contact it was won back and a charge from Lloyd Stephen was followed up with Seb McIntosh crashing over for his first try of the day, on this occassion Fletcher pushed conversion past the post into a strong wind.

On 24 minutes a strong charge from Lewys Scourfield left him just short of the try line and Colwyn Bay where able to hack clear when their backs tryed to move it wide.

Four minutes before the break, Neyland were again held up after a series of drives from forwards Asha Gledhill and Toby Rees which allowed a Colwyn Bay defender to get under the ball and escape with a goal line drop out.

The half time whistle came from ref Joseph Kiff with a scoreline of 15 nil.

Ten minutes into the second half and outstanding play from Neyland resulted in the ball going one way and coming back the other and Finley Picton, on debut, giving Fergus Reynolds a scoring pass to go over in the top right hand corner. This was superbly converted by Fletcher Picton.

The scoreline could have deflated many a side but Colwyn Bay stuck to their task and got some rewards with 20 minutes left on the clock.

Sustained pressure from their forwards led to charge after charge which eventually Neyland defended by holding up over the try line. Colwyn Bay weren’t to be stopped though, they ran the drop out back and got some rewards when Scrum Half Jack Turner sniped through a gap for a converted (by himself) try.

The score now 22-7 and in the balance even though Neyland were deserving of their lead.

The last 20 minutes saw Neyland turn the screw and drive home their superior aggression a series of drives were thwarted with penalties and an indescrestion near the line saw another yellow card for Colwyn Bay.

A quick tap and go released Fletcher Picton for try no 2 under the sticks which he converted for a 29 7 lead which put the tie to bed.

With 10 to go a quick tap from a free kick by Rhys Power released Fletcher into space to beat a flurry of defenders and run in from 60 yards, on this occasion he missed his kick but pushed the score to 34-7.

Neyland finished the game with a try on stoppage time when sustained pressure saw oustatanding No8 cap a great game by burrowing over from close range, the try being duly converted by Fletcher Picton.

A final score of 41 to 7 slightly favoured Neyland who deserved the win but maybe Colwyn Bay would feel slightly hard done by in a game where a couple of dropped balls or missed passes may have resulted in a closer score.

Related Topics:Neyland Neyland Youth Rugby

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Published

11 hours ago

July 20, 2025

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CAREW produced the standout performance of the weekend as they demolished LLANGWM by 225 runs in a one-sided affair. TIM HICKS smashed 108 and NOAH DAVIES struck a superb 100 not out before destroying the Llangwm batting with 6-5.

CRESSELLY retained top spot in Division 1 with a 117-run win at LAWRENNY, with KYLE QUARTERMAINE hitting 81 and TOM ARTHUR claiming 4-27. Meanwhile, HERBRANDSTON defeated HAVERFORDWEST by 114 runs in a low-scoring contest, where DEAN JOHN and NATHAN BANNER starred with both bat and ball.

BURTON edged past NEYLAND by 3 wickets in a close finish, and WHITLAND chased 254 to beat SAUNDERSFOOT in a high-scoring thriller, thanks to an unbeaten 108 from GERAINT JONES.

DIVISION 1 RESULTS (Saturday, July 19):

LAWRENNY 131 all out lost to CRESSELLY 248-8 by 117 runs
HAVERFORDWEST 91 all out lost to HERBRANDSTON 205 all out by 114 runs
CAREW 289-8 beat LLANGWM 64 all out by 225 runs
BURTON 201-7 beat NEYLAND 197-8 by 3 wickets
WHITLAND 259-5 beat SAUNDERSFOOT 253-4 by 5 wickets

LEAGUE TABLES

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Cresselly	13	12	1	47	56	231
Carew	13	11	2	51	62	226
Herbrandston	13	8	5	44	54	182
Saundersfoot	13	7	6	49	50	176
Neyland	13	7	6	44	52	168
Lawrenny	13	7	6	39	54	165
Burton	13	5	8	45	47	142
Whitland	13	5	8	45	36	135
Haverfordwest	13	3	10	39	42	113
Llangwm	13	0	13	24	26	50

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
St Ishmaels	13	11	2	53	61	227
Narberth	12	9	3	55	55	220
Hook	13	10	3	58	50	211
Pembroke	13	9	4	63	53	206
Llechryd	13	7	6	52	47	172
Cresselly II	13	6	7	49	37	150
Johnston	13	5	8	49	50	149
Carew II	13	3	10	48	43	124
Llanrhian	13	3	10	55	26	111
Burton II	12	1	11	31	22	63

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Pembroke Dock	12	10	2	40	54	221
Fishguard	13	11	2	45	50	215
Lamphey	13	8	5	48	48	178
Haverfordwest II	13	6	6	52	47	164
Hundleton	13	6	7	42	41	147
Stackpole	12	5	7	45	36	134
Laugharne	12	5	6	43	35	134
Kilgetty	12	4	7	47	27	134
Neyland II	13	2	11	39	28	87
Hook II	11	3	7	34	19	83

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Pembroke II	13	12	1	57	55	236
Saundersfoot II	13	10	2	51	52	203
St Ishmaels II	13	9	4	58	50	198
Crymych	13	8	4	52	44	176
Lawrenny II	13	7	5	46	47	164
Haverfordwest III	13	5	6	50	39	159
Carew III	13	4	6	48	30	118
Llangwm II	13	2	11	56	27	103
Llanrhian II	13	1	10	44	24	98
Narberth II	13	2	11	42	24	87

Team	P	W	L	Bat	Bowl	Pts
Herbrandston II	13	11	2	50	58	228
Llechryd II	13	9	3	53	50	206
Pembroke Dock II	13	9	3	54	49	197
Whitland II	11	6	4	42	29	153
Cresselly III	12	4	7	49	36	127
Hundleton II	12	4	7	41	27	112
Haverfordwest IV	12	3	8	45	26	111
Neyland III	12	0	12	40	14	53

Published

5 days ago

July 15, 2025

Herald Sport

A 20-HOUR round trip to Machrihanish Airbase in Campbeltown, Scotland, proved more than worthwhile for 17-year-old rally driver Henri Cynwyl, who returned to Wales with two podium finishes.

Henri, from Ponthirwaun, claimed third place on both days of competition in the British Junior Championship and the 1000cc Ecosse Challenge, strengthening his lead in the F1000 British Junior Championship.

The two-day Mach1 Stages Rally was organised by Dunfermline Car Club, with 31 F1000 members taking to the fast tarmac stages of the airbase, cheered on by a warm Scottish welcome.

“I’m really pleased,” said Henri, who was co-driven by Geraint Evans from Bala. “The stages were long, and I much prefer long stages to short ones as I get into a flow. The fast tarmac really suited my car.”

Now in his second and final year in the championship, Henri is backed by a number of local businesses from the Cardigan area.

“I’m so grateful to all of my sponsors and team,” he said. “The car is prepared by Castle Motors in Newcastle Emlyn, and we’ve just welcomed Pembrokeshire College as one of my new sponsors for 2025.”

Henri is currently undertaking an apprenticeship as an electrician with both Pembrokeshire College and DJ Hoyland.

The next round of the F1000 Championship will take place at Wheaton Barracks in Blackpool at the start of August.

Published

6 days ago

July 15, 2025

Herald Sport

KILGETTY AFC Women’s Team has received a brand-new Lucozade Sport Kit, thanks to a nomination by Tenby Post Office Stores and local supporter Fiona Malone.

The donation includes reusable drinks bottles, bibs, a football carrier bag, a kit bag, and bottles of Lucozade Sport – part of a UK-wide initiative that saw only ten teams selected to receive the sports kits.

Fiona Malone, who nominated the team, said: “We were really happy to nominate Kilgetty AFC Women’s football team when we were asked by Lucozade. My son plays for Kilgetty Under-13s, and the whole club is incredibly inclusive, so when Lucozade asked, we immediately thought of the women’s team.”

The kit was officially handed over on Sunday (July 13) during the club’s Chwarae FOR HER Wales v England watch party at Kilgetty AFC Football Club, Kingsmoor Sports Club.

A spokesperson for Kilgetty AFC Women said: “We are very grateful to receive all of the items from Tenby Post Office Stores and Lucozade. We particularly appreciate the reusable drinks bottles and Lucozade Sport drinks – we’ve been bringing our own, or using the men’s bottles. The bibs are great, and the new bags will be really useful. Thank you!”

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Lamphey II

Kilgetty II

Whitland III

The women’s team continues to grow as part of the wider female football movement in Wales, supported by local businesses and groups. Ongoing kit sponsorship for the girls’ teams has come from Ty Francis and New York Welsh, while Tesco Stronger Starts funding and FAW grants have supported equipment and coach education.

The women’s team has also received training kit sponsorship from Kilgetty WI, and playing kit and volunteer support from Saundersfoot Rotary.

Each of these donations, including the new Lucozade kit, is helping transform grassroots football – building players’ skills, boosting confidence, and creating a stronger sense of belonging through sport.