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Saints close gap to Blues with win over Quins

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4 years ago

April 10, 2022

ST CLEARS closed the gap to league leaders Haverfordwest on Saturday (Apr 9) as they beat Pembroke Dock Quins 52-19.

The Quins travelled to St Clears, and put in a fine performance, with the final scoreline not doing justice to the young Quins team.

It was the Quins who started off the brighter, and it was not until the 15th minute that the Saints with their first real attack got on the score sheet, when Centre Shane Morgan forced his way over from close range, Outside Half Dan Griffiths missed the conversion.

This did not deter the Quins one bit as they went back on the offensive and really should have scored when Centre Jack Price burst straight through the middle but they were one pass away from scoring under the posts.

On the half hour came disaster for the Quins, as an interception try by Shane Morgan, and conversion by Dan Griffiths put his side 12-0 up.

The Quins were still in it, spurning two kickable penalties in the search for higher rewards.

Just as half time loomed the Saints grabbed their third try through Left Wing Jonathan Gosling which was converted by Dan Griffiths to put the Saints 17-0 up at the Break.

The Quins could not have got off to a better start to the second half, when Jack Price, taking three would-be tacklers with him, scored wide out. Full Back Euan MacDonald converted with a fine kick,17-7.

At this stage and the way they were playing it looked like the Quins could get something out of the game.

On 50 minutes the Saints grabbed the all important bonus point when Captain and Prop Gareth Jones powered over for a try converted by Dan Griffiths.

Five minutes later No8 Will Icke grabbed his side’s fifth try again from close range and Dan Griffiths slotted the conversion to put his side 31-7 in front, and the Game seemingly out of reach for the Quins.

The Quins though grabbed the next score when Jack Price went over for his second try, Euan MacDonald added the extras to peg back the score to 31-14.

Sadly for the Quins the Saints scored virtually from the kick oiff when Shane Morgan grabbed his Hat trick try, Dan Griffiths converted to stretch his side’s lead to 38-14.

The Quins hit back once again, after they disrupted the Saints line out the ball popped straight into the hands of Flanker Liam Scourfield who sped in unnopposed from 25 yards out to touch down wide out, Euan MacDonald missed the difficult conversion.

For the Quins it was now all about getting four tries for a bonus point. In the last 10 minutes, they tried everything with some high risk rugby but it came to nothing as the Saints ran in two more tries through Left Wing Aled Owen and replacement Centre Dominic Davies, both converted by Dan Griffiths.

It was a fine performance from the Quins against a side second in the league but the luck just seemed to desert them at times.

There were some fantastic performances especially by Flanker Jordan Palmer who was a thorn in the opposition all afternoon. Experience was a key factor in the outcome of the match.

The Quins can now can lick their wounds and get ready for league leaders Haverfordwest who come to Bierspool on Easter Saturday (Apr 16) for the Quarter Final of the Pembrokeshire KO Cup.

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

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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.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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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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14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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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.