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Neyland win Indoor Welsh Championship for eighth time

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3 years ago

February 7, 2022

NEYLAND Cricket Club were crowned Indoor Welsh Champions on Sunday (Feb 6) as they saw off competition from Ynystawe and Pentyrch at the Neyland Community Hub.

Prior to the day’s cricket, Neyland were presented with their new indoor league kit which is sponsored by More Wealth Management.

Henry Durrant, a member of the club and Financial Adviser at More Wealth Management, said: “We at More Wealth Management are delighted to support Neyland Cricket Club with their indoor league endeavours with this new coloured kit.

“As well as fielding four senior men’s and women’s outdoor teams, Neyland compete every year in the ECB Indoor 6-a-side Club Championship. On three occasions, the club have reached the final four in the UK with the finals held at Lords cricket ground.”

In the first game of the day, Neyland won the toss and chose to bowl against Ynystawe.

Neyland bowled well and took wickets at regular intervals. Ynystawe opener Morgan Hodges was trapped leg before by Sean Hannon and fellow opener Ceri Durke was bowled by Jack John.

Luke Garthwaite was excellently run out as Neyland fielded well.

Rhys Palmer and and Lee Hicks led a mini fight back for Ynystawe with Hicks scoring 15 before he was run out and Palmer reaching a score of 26 before he was stumped by Hannon off the bowling of Patrick Bellerby.

Bellerby’s wicket of Ben Northey saw Ynystawe all out for 65.

Neyland made light work of their target with Ashley Sutton scoring 25 before retiring while Bellerby was not out on 24 and Patrick Hannon was not out on 11.

In the second game, Neyland were asked to bat first but found themselves in trouble on 40-4.

Their innings was rescued by captain Sean Hannon and Jack John who took Neyland to a good total of 96-5.

Pentyrch bowler Simon Wood had earlier caused havoc as he claimed the wickets of Ashley Sutton (11), Patrick Bellerby (7) and George Evans (0).

Hannon then finished unbeaten on 37 while John was caught and bowled by Paul Mudge on a score of 19.

The pressure was on Pentyrch as they looked to chase Neyland’s target but they ultimately fell short.

Simon Hood scored 12 but was then caught by Patrick Hannon off the bowling of Jack John before Hannon had the wicket of David Gossett (3).

Will Cox was run out on a score of 14 and team-mate Barry Hole was run out on zero as they fell under pressure from some more excellent Neyland fielding.

Sean Hannon picked up the wicket of Matthew Gossett before Pentyrch suffered their third run out of the innings, leaving them all out on 39.

It meant Neyland could not be caught by either of their two visiting teams and their Welsh Championship crown was secured.

There was one final game to be played with the two visiting teams facing off against each other.

Ynystawe scored 102-5 in their innings before bowling Pentyrch out for 74 to at least secure the runners-up spot.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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4 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.