Llangwm hold off Lawrenny to seal place in Harrison Allen Final

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3 years ago

July 28, 2022

LLANGWM booked their place in the final of the Harrison Allen Bowl on Tuesday night (Jul 26) as they beat Lawrenny by 12 runs in Kilgetty.

It was an excellent game with Llangwm posting 198-2 in their 22 overs before Lawrenny fell just short, despite a superb unbeaten century from Kyle Marsh.

Lawrenny had beaten holders Neyland and Cresselly to reach the semis while Llangwm had seen off St Ishmaels and Carew.

Lawrenny won the toss and chose to field and they watched as Llangwm made an excellent start to their innings.

Joe Kiff and Steve Inward shared 106 runs for the first wicket with the former reaching a half century.

Kiff hit ten fours and two sixes in his score of 62 but he was then caught by Troy Purslowe off the bowling of Finlay Lewis.

New man Will Beresford did not last long at the crease as he was bowled by Ryan Morton.

Inward and Steve Mills were then untroubled as they shared 92 runs for the third wicket.

Mills scored 31 while Inward finished just eight runs short of a century on 92.

Needing 199 to win, Lawrenny knew they would to start their reply well but Harry Thomas and Kyle Marsh could only add 21 runs for the first wicket.

Thomas was bowled by Joe Phillips on a score of 11 and soon after Steve Lewis was run out by Noah Davies.

That left Lawrenny on 37-2 but Marsh and Purslowe added 48 runs for the third wicket.

Purslowe added 11 but he was then bowled by Chris Inward. Moments later, Inward trapped Tom Cole leg before for a duck to leave Lawrenny on 85-4.

Marsh had reached his half century prior to those wickets but he was running out of partners as he then saw Ryan Morton caught by Joe Kiff, giving Inward his third wicket.

James Phillips was then bowled by Steve Mills as Lawrenny slipped into further trouble with the score on 112-6.

Marsh and Joe Kidney added 28 runs for the seventh wicket with the former nearing his century.

Kidney was also bowled by Steve Mills as Lawrenny’s hopes appeared all but over.

Marsh had other ideas though as he blasted his way to a century. He hit five fours and 11 sixes as he finished unbeaten on 125.

His last three of those sixes came in the final three balls but it wasn’t enough to secure victory.

It saw them finish just 12 runs short of their target.

The win for Llangwm sees them into their first final since 2013, where they were beaten by Neyland, and they will face the winners of the tie between Haverfordwest and Herbrandston.

The Harrison Allen Bowl final takes place on Saturday, August 27, at Cresselly.

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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.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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12 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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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.