Sport

St Clears RFC ‘local hero’ named Principality’s Clubhouse Champion

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4 years ago

March 9, 2022

ONE of the founder members of St Clears RFC has been selected out of over 800 entries to be named Clubhouse Champion and be part of Principality’s ‘Unofficial Squad’.

Jeff Davies, 72, from St Clears has been awarded the honour of Clubhouse Champion after being nominated by his local community in a competition run by Principality Building Society.

As a hero of St Clears RFC’s clubhouse, it was his tireless dedication to the club that saw him selected for a place in the Unofficial Squad. From cleaning the exterior grounds, helping to run and decorate the clubhouse, cleaning the pipes and managing staff, Jeff was nominated because no job is too much for him and he is considered a true local hero in the community.

Wales’ largest building society, as proud sponsors of the Stadium and partners of the Welsh Rugby Union, launched a search for the country’s Clubhouse Champions ahead of the Guinness Six Nations starting. Principality was looking for individuals who have worked hard to make their local clubhouse feel like home.

Jeff is one of 15 people named to be part of the Unofficial Squad who will be given VIP treatment by Principality at Wales vs Italy on 19^thMarch at Principality Stadium, including watching the match from a hospitality box and a meet and greet with Welsh international, Ken Owens.

Jeff, along with the other 14 winners will also be presented with their own framed Welsh shirt for their clubhouse, as a memento of being selected in the Unofficial Squad.

Jeff said: “I’m one of the founder members of the club, which we started back in 1984. I started as a player, then I became treasurer and then chairman. Now that I’ve retired, I run the bar, clean the club, and mark the lines before the game on a Saturday. I can’t describe how it feels to be picked in as a Clubhouse Champion, it means so much. It’s an indescribable experience.”

A panel of judges – including Wales’ top try-scorer Shane Williams – were responsible for choosing the 15 winners to form the Unofficial Squad.

Shane Williams MBE said: “The clubhouse has always been at the heart of the community and it’s the community that makes the clubhouse. We were thrilled to see hundreds of nominations and it was a big challenge trying to pick the winners, but Jeff’s and the other 14 winning stories really stood out to us.

“After reading Jeff’s nomination I can comfortably say that he would be my captain of the squad. This was a great opportunity to shine a light on the Clubhouse Champions and one I was honoured to be a part of.”

Vicky Wales, Principality’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “As title sponsors of Principality Stadium we wanted to celebrate the deserving club heroes across the country for the continued effort they give to their home club.

“From the grounds person to the cleaner, to that person who works hard behind the scenes, the Unofficial Squad has been named with individuals whose dedication and commitment makes a massive difference to their local club. Clubhouses and the fans in them are the foundation that Welsh rugby is built upon and the glue that holds rugby communities together.”

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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3 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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3 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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7 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.