Sport

Hardy stars in Alan Brown Cup victory

Published

11 years ago

July 23, 2014

Kilgetty (133 for 8 and 163 for 4) beat Camrose and Spittal (138 all out and 132 all out) by 26 runs ROSS HARDY starred in his side’s victory as Kilgetty beat Camrose and Spittal in an entertaining final to win the Alan Brown Cup for the second year in succession.

Organised by the Pembrokeshire Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers, the Alan Brown Cup is open to any first team side playing in Division 3 or below, and these two sides sit high in Division 3 with both hunting for promotion. But Kilgetty came away with the spoils from this two innings 20-over cup final held at Whitland Cricket Club. Put into bat, Kilgetty lost Ross Hardy early for 4, but his fellow opener Liam Cullen batted well for 52, before being stumped off the bowling of Phil Rees. Ian Poole scored 29 runs, but was judged LBW again off Phil Rees’ bowling. Kilgetty finished their innings on 133. Martin Tweedie was the star of the Camrose first innings as he struck an aggressive 59, and found support from Jonathan Venables (18) and Alun Harries (14). Jack Harrison starred for Kilgetty with the ball as he took 4-44, claiming the important wicket of Tweedie. There were also wickets for Ross Hardy (2-17) Toby Poole (1- 28) and Anthony Bevan (1-6). Camrose finished 138 all out and leading by five runs After tea, Kilgetty’s second innings got off to a flyer, as Ross Hardy found his form and struck a fantastic 87. Liam Cullen struck 26 and Ian Poole 18 not out in Kilgetty side 163 for 4. Aled Thomas grabbed 2 for 34 for Camrose. The pressure then began to mount for the Camrose side, as no batsman could muster the form to chase down the 158 needed to win. Martin Tweedie top scored again with 22, but couldn?t find his first innings form, as Richard James (18), Mr Extras (17) and Alun Harries (15) chipped in. However, the bowling of Jack Parkinson, who took another four wickets this time for 37, and Anthony Bevan also 4-37, Kilgetty were able to close the game out and take the Alan Brown for the second year in a row. Man of the Match: Ross Hardy (Kilgetty) chosen by Dave Brandon and Trefor Evans. Umpires: Glyn Pawlett and Robert Ridge.

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Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

Published

2 days ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Adams, Williams, and Jenkins return

WALES head coach Warren Gatland has named his team for the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations against France at the Stade de France, Paris, on Friday (Jan 31). The game kicks off at 8:15pm GMT and will be broadcast live on ITV and S4C.

Josh Adams, Liam Williams, and Dafydd Jenkins return to the starting XV, with Adams on the wing, Williams at fullback, and Jenkins in the second row.

Jac Morgan leads the side

Captain Jac Morgan starts at openside flanker, joining James Botham at blindside and Aaron Wainwright at No. 8 in the back row. Will Rowlands partners Jenkins in the second row.

In the front row, Evan Lloyd earns his first Test start at hooker, while Henry Thomas is named at tighthead prop for his first start and his first Wales appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead.

Ben Thomas makes Six Nations debut

Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half, with Ben Thomas making his Six Nations debut at fly-half. Owen Watkin and Nick Tompkins form the midfield pairing, while Tom Rogers is named on the wing alongside Adams.

Among the replacements, Nicky Smith is set to win his 50th cap, while fly-half Dan Edwards could make his senior Wales debut. Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray are in line for their first Six Nations appearances, having made their senior international debuts in the Autumn Nations Series.

The front-row replacements include Elliot Dee, Keiron Assiratti, and Smith. Tommy Reffell covers the back row, and Rhodri Williams provides scrum-half cover.

Gatland said: “We’re excited for the challenge on Friday. The Six Nations is the best rugby competition in the world. Every game is a big occasion. We want to go out there, embrace that, and start our championship well.”

Wales team to face France

Starting XV:
15. Liam Williams (Saracens) – 92 caps
14. Tom Rogers (Scarlets) – 5 caps
13. Nick Tompkins (Saracens) – 38 caps
12. Owen Watkin (Ospreys) – 42 caps
11. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby) – 59 caps
10. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby) – 7 caps
9. Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby) – 59 caps
1. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys) – 35 caps
2. Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby) – 5 caps
3. Henry Thomas (Scarlets) – 4 caps
4. Will Rowlands (Racing 92) – 36 caps
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) – 19 caps
6. James Botham (Cardiff Rugby) – 16 caps
7. Jac Morgan (Ospreys) – 18 caps (captain)
8. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons) – 52 caps

Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee (Dragons) – 51 caps
17. Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers) – 49 caps
18. Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby) – 10 caps
19. Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby) – 1 cap
20. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers) – 23 caps
21. Rhodri Williams (Dragons) – 5 caps
22. Dan Edwards (Ospreys) – uncapped
23. Blair Murray (Scarlets) – 3 caps

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Fun free sport sessions for kids in Fishguard

Published

2 days ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

YOUNGSTERS can discover new sports to love at a free multi-sports session starting next week.

The sessions for children aged 5-8 will be held every Monday in term time between 4.15pm-5pm at Fishguard Leisure Centre.

The first session is this Monday, February 3rd.

Delivered by Sport Pembrokeshire Active Young People officers and assisted by

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun, the event is an opportunity to try fun activities, new sports and develop fundamental movement skills.

All are welcome to come along.

Contact [email protected] for more information or to register your child.

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

Published

4 days ago

January 27, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association, also known as “The Friendly League,” has released the results for Week 14 of the competition.

Match Results

Hundleton 8 v Badgers 2
Llanteg 2 v St Johns 8
Reynalton 8 v St Twynnells 2
East Williamston 8 v Carew 2

The match between Cosheston and Kilgetty was postponed, while Lamphey had the bye.

League Table (Week 14)

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	12	11	0	1	167	92
Carew	12	8	1	3	111	79
Reynalton	12	8	0	4	48	70
Hundleton	13	7	0	6	61	68
St Johns	11	8	0	3	76	66
Cosheston	11	6	0	5	33	54
Llanteg	11	3	1	7	-29	51
St Twynnells	13	3	1	9	-125	48
Badgers	11	3	1	7	6	45
Kilgetty	11	3	0	8	-129	40
Lamphey	11	2	0	9	-142	29