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Narberth hosts Mayday rugby tournament

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3 years ago

May 3, 2022

ON Sunday May 1, the Narberth Rugby ground was invaded by hundreds of Parents and grandparents as seven visiting clubs came to play in the under-age end-of-season rugby tournament.

Some had travelled from the South Wales valleys and Narberth neighbours Whitland also were present.

The age groups that played were under 8’s, 9’s,10’s, 11’s 13’s 14’s and 15’s. They represented Narberth (hosts), Whitland, Oakdale, Taibach, St Peter’s, Risca and Newbridge.

Whilst the weather was cool over the Bank Holiday, the drizzle did not dampen the enthusiasm of the players, coaches, support staff and parents.

The Otters Lair food cabin was staffed by young stalwarts Lily Bowen and Blossom Young who prepared non-stop coffees and bacon rolls for the visitors.

The servery had a permanent queue for the refreshments from the start of proceedings at 10.00am right through to the last game at 2.00pm.

Equally, the main clubhouse Lounge Bar, and Members bar, was staffed by committee members volunteers Martin Bowen and Treasurer John Llewellyn to assist the kitchen and bar staff on an extremely busy day.

So, if parents from the Narberth Town and neighbouring districts want to get their children into an active sport for boys and girls there will always be a warm welcome in Narberth, Contact Martin Bowen 07811 049989 or Bobby Simon 07521 577609 for more details.

Older persons, male or female, wishing to take part in Walking Rugby to participate in an active outdoor pursuit have the opportunity to take part on Tuesday evenings at 5.45pm.

For details email [email protected] or contact Mr Mark Richards and he can be contacted on his mobile 07929 096 977.

The photographs of some of the games capture the ambience of the Mayday festival which was a credit to the players and the their supporters.

Chris Reynolds, also known as Decker, coach of the under 14’s gave the following brief report of one of their two games which was between Narberth u14’s v Oakdale u14’s.

This was a good quality game played by both teams. The game started off with Oakdale kicking off followed by a positive run of the OTTERS Morgan Bethel and an early try by Charlie Reynolds, converted by Callum Goeman.

Then another positive move from the kick off with Callum scoring and converting his own try. The game was well contested with Oakdale working hard. A hard fought scrum near the Oakdale 22 lead to an opportunity for Gethin Llewellyn to manage a try, Callum then hit the post with his conversion which brought the score to 19-0 to Narberth at half time.

In the second half Oakdale kicked off to a positive Narberth team with the OTTERS Will Ford the prop gaining huge yardage, forcing Oakdale backwards and gaining another try by Will Ford, converted by Callum. Oakdale then had some good possession a but strong defence by Narberth held them back. There was some real sting in the OTTERS play from Tyla Beeken and Noah Jenkins.

In the final 10 minutes Narberth pressed hard in Oakdale’s half with Callum Reynolds scoring another breakaway try, this time converted by Gethin Llewellyn. The final score a home win for Narberth 33-0.

The Narberth team players were Will Ford, Max Mathias, Noah Jenkins, Jake Leavitt, Rob Simpkiss, Tyla Beeken, James Owen , Callum Goeman, Gethin Llewellyn , Deian James, Charlie Reynolds, Morgan Bethel, Jack Hook, Archie Griffiths, Rowan Watson and Dan Coaker.

The coach expressed his thanks to Thanks for Selina and Sharalyn for working tirelessly on the cake stall today and also to bhis fellow coaches Darryl and Dean.

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Devonald’s hat-trick secures St Ishmaels’ dominant win over Herbrandston

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4 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Herbrandston 0 – St Ishmaels 6

BRENNAN DEVONALD delivered a masterclass as St Ishmaels thrashed Herbrandston 6-0, with the skipper leading from the front and scoring a stunning hat-trick. The comprehensive victory propels St Ishmaels to eighth in the league table, while Herbrandston remain rooted to the bottom without a single point.

The visitors asserted their dominance from the outset. Devonald opened the scoring in the 9th minute, latching onto a pinpoint assist from Owen Lawrence. He doubled their lead just before halftime in the 40th minute, again set up by Lawrence, giving St Ishmaels a comfortable cushion at the break.

St Ishmaels maintained their momentum in the second half, adding four more goals to cap off a stellar team performance. Adam Kingsbeer’s clever play set up Ieuan Hawkins for the third, before Tom Williams capitalised on another opportunity to make it 4-0. Devonald sealed his hat-trick in the 85th minute with an expertly taken goal, and Joel Mills added the finishing touch in the dying moments, courtesy of an assist from Sol Goodall.

Team line-ups

Herbrandston: Adrian Rees, Oliver Robinson, Ethan Chalker, Scott Findlay, Dean John (Captain), Harley Barrett, Gedion Hockin, Leon Whatling, Scott Gillespie, Cian Davenport. Subs: Leo Duncan, Jacob James, Nico Cockrell.

St Ishmaels: Owen Thomas, Sol Goodall, Owen Lawrence, Finley Armstrong, Brennan Devonald (Captain), Adam Kingsbeer, Ieuan Hawkins, Joel Mills, Tom Williams, Daniel Coe, Nathan Thomas. Subs: Max Howells, Tyler Sheil.

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Dominant wins for Pembrokeshire sides in West Wales Intermediate Cup round 3

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4 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Goodwick United 7-0 Carew

Goodwick United put on a commanding performance with a 7-0 triumph over Carew. The home side proved too powerful for their opponents, with Rhys Dalling and Rhys Jones each bagging two goals. Matty Delaney, Will Haworth, and Daniel Bryce also got their names on the scoresheet. As one of Pembrokeshire’s top teams, Goodwick will aim to build on this dominant win as they progress to the next round.

Hakin United 13-0 Clydach Sports

Hakin United were in ruthless form as they dispatched Clydach Sports 13-0. Jack Britton led the charge with an impressive five-goal haul, while Liam Parks netted a hat-trick. Jack Griffiths, Jay Kilby, Kieran King, Justin Harding, and Mason Dolling all contributed to the comprehensive scoreline. Hakin, one of the premier teams in Pembrokeshire, will be keen to continue their pursuit of the cup after this emphatic victory.

Merlins Bridge 7-3 Treboeth United

Merlins Bridge secured a thrilling 7-3 victory over Treboeth United in an exciting encounter. Nathan Evans was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Tom Jago, Jason Griffiths, Hayden Dimond, and Ashton Plunkett all found the back of the net. Treboeth’s Liam Manning, Cori Jones, and Matthew Colley fought valiantly but could not prevent the home side from taking the win. Merlins Bridge will be pleased with their attacking display and will look to build on this result.

Monkton Swifts 5-4 Clarbeston Road

In a dramatic local derby, Monkton Swifts edged out Clarbeston Road 5-4 in a high-scoring affair. Dylan Davies was the standout performer with four goals, and Liam Butland added another. Clarbeston Road fought hard with goals from Laurie Haworth, Matthew Davies, Greg Brown, and Ben John, but it was the Swifts who held on to secure the victory. Monkton will be happy to progress after such a closely contested match.

Neyland 1-2 Cwm Wanderers

Neyland were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Cwm Wanderers in a closely contested match. Ben Gale scored for Neyland, but goals from Joseff Shaw and Corey Raven-Sayce gave the visitors the edge. Despite a valiant effort from Neyland, Cwm Wanderers held firm to secure the win and advance to the next round.

Plough Colts 0-2 Pennar Robins

Pennar Robins comfortably saw off Plough Colts 2-0, with Kieran Smith and Jamie Wilkes scoring the goals. Pennar demonstrated their class and will look to carry this momentum forward into the next round.

Tenby 2-0 Blaen-y-Maes

Tenby continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Blaen-y-Maes. Sam Butler and Scott Ferney were on target for Tenby, who have been one of the most impressive sides this season. This win further cements Tenby’s status as one of the top contenders in the competition.

Analysis:

Pembrokeshire’s leading teams, Goodwick United and Hakin United, demonstrated their superiority with commanding wins, while Tenby showed their credentials with a solid 2-0 victory. With such dominant performances, Goodwick and Hakin are likely to be among the favourites to claim the title, with Tenby also emerging as a serious contender in this year’s West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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Thrills and dominance: Narberth shine in 6-1 victory

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4 days ago

December 18, 2024

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Broad Haven 4-4 Solva

In an exhilarating, high-scoring encounter, Broad Haven played out a 4-4 draw with Solva. Marco Valentine netted twice for Broad Haven, with Owen Sheppard and Shane Howells also getting on the scoresheet. Solva responded through Josh Bland, who scored a hat-trick, and Lucas Price, ensuring the points were shared in this thrilling clash.

Camrose 1-3 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports claimed a 3-1 victory over Camrose, with a clinical display of attacking play. Andrew John scored the only goal for Camrose, but Fishguard’s offensive strength proved overwhelming. Anthony Couzens, Luke Thomas, and Ieuan Llewellyn all found the net to guide their side to victory.

Carew II 0-2 Hakin United II

Hakin United II earned a solid 2-0 win over Carew II. Rowan Dixon and Tom Edmonds were the scorers for the visitors, with Carew struggling to break down Hakin’s defense. It was a well-executed performance that saw Hakin advance with all three points.

Johnston P-P Merlins Bridge II

The match between Johnston and Merlins Bridge II was postponed, with no further details available at the time of writing.

Lawrenny 1-6 Narberth

Narberth cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory over Lawrenny. Owen James scored the lone goal for Lawrenny, but Narberth’s attacking prowess was on full display as Steffan Williams scored twice, and Ashley Williams, Chris Brown, Conor Bowen, and Ryan Williams each found the back of the net in a comprehensive win.

Analysis:

The 14th December 2024 fixtures saw a blend of thrilling draws and dominant victories. Broad Haven and Solva shared the spoils in an action-packed 4-4 draw, while Fishguard Sports, Hakin United II, and Narberth all secured convincing wins. Narberth’s 6-1 triumph over Lawrenny was the standout result of the day, highlighting their attacking firepower.