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Who needs what on the final day of the cricket season?

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3 years ago

August 16, 2022

THE final day of the cricket season is almost upon us and there are still some issues to be decided.

In Division 1, Cresselly sit top but they can still be caught by Llangwm. Llangwm sit 17 points behind and would need a 20-point win and hope that Cresselly pick up only two bonus points to win the league.

Cresselly need just the three points to be crowned Division 1 champions for the first time since

Sadly, both Haverfordwest and Pembroke Dock have already been relegated from Division 1.

The fight to see who will replace them is four-team battle. Burton sit top of the second Division, two points ahead of Herbrandston.

Whitland sit eight points further back in third and fourth placed Llechryd are only 13 points behind the top two.

Burton win and they go up as champions but anything less and Herbie will be champions instead if they win their game at Lamphey.

Should Burton lose that would open the door for Whitland or Llechryd, who play each other, to snatch promotion.

Whitland would need a 20-point win and hope that Burton or Herbie don’t get more than 10 to go up as champions or in second place.

If Llechryd beat Whitland they would also need Herbie to pick up less than seven points to achieve promotion.

At the bottom end, Pembroke sit bottom but could escape if they get a 20-point win and must hope Carew seconds and Lamphey get less than seven or five bonus points respectively.

Lamphey need a win to ensure their survival but Carew could relegate them if they win and Lamphey slip up.

In Division 3, Kilgetty have already secured promotion and will now be looking to win the league title. They play Haverfordwest seconds who sit in third place.

However, should Cresselly seconds win their game against Narberth seconds, they could be crowned champions if Kilgetty get less than ten points.

At the bottom end, Llanrhian seconds are already relegated but the fight is on to avoid the second relegation spot.

Neyland seconds hold that position at the moment and they need to win well and hope that Narberth seconds don’t get many bonus points from their game in order to stay up.

The Division 4 title has already been won by Burton seconds and one of Llangwm seconds or Llechryd seconds will join them in the third division next year.

Llangwm seconds visit Lawrenny seconds while Llechryd seconds host Carew thirds.

The Division 5 North title has already been won by Crymych and Kilgetty seconds are guaranteed a second placed finish.

Hundleton were crowned Division 5 South champions last weekend and Pembroke Dock seconds are guarnteed to finish in second.

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World Cup qualifiers 2026: How are Wales doing?

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17 hours ago

November 18, 2025

Staff Writer

THE 2026 World Cup is going to be bigger and better than ever before, with the tournament expanding to accommodate an additional 16 teams this time around, for a total of 48.

This makes qualifying a little more interesting as many more teams have the opportunity to perform on the highest stage. Teams like England were able to secure their place in the competition fairly early, while other groups have been under more pressure to secure top spots – Wales included.

So whether you’re a casual viewer here for the drama, or a dedicated fan watching both on TV and across online betting apps for the best odds, here’s a rundown of how Wales are doing in the World Cup qualifiers.

How are Wales performing?

Wales have been in qualifying Group J, alongside Belgium, North Macedonia, Kazakhstan, and Liechtenstein. Despite tough competition, Wales, led by head coach Craig Bellamy, have produced some great performances and have given themselves a reasonable chance of making the finals. This would be their third qualification ever, following on from 2022’s success.

They had a strong start against Kazakhstan, in which they claimed a solid 3-1 victory at home. They then drew 1-1 against North Macedonia thanks to a 96th minute equaliser, and thrashed Liechtenstein 3-0 back in June. The undefeated streak ended with a 4-3 loss to group favourites Belgium in Brussels (and again a loss to Rudi Garcia’s team in Cardiff last month).

With another victory over both Kazakhstan and Liechtenstein under their belts, these results have put Wales in a good position within the group, but they nonetheless face a fight to qualify, being two points behind Belgium, and behind North Macedonia on goal difference.

If Wales win and Belgium lose (as unlikely as that seems), they would qualify for the World Cup automatically as group winners.

Lose or draw and it’s the play-offs for Craig Bellamy’s men. In some senses, there’s less pressure on tonight’s match as Wales have already at least qualified for the play-offs as one of the Uefa Nations League group winners. However, finishing second in the group would give them an easier path to qualification.

Looking ahead to the 2026 play-offs

If Wales miss out on topping the group (which is likely), they will have to settle for a play-off spot, which is a much more challenging route to qualification.

Should they lose or draw tonight, they will have to face a top-seeded team away from home to have a chance at reaching the play-off final. However, should they beat North Macedonia, they will play weaker opposition at home.

Today’s crucial game for Wales

The 2026 qualifiers have and continue to be highly competitive in Europe. Wales are in the mix, having proven that they can challenge, but are sitting very much in between favourites and underdogs.

Tonight’s match is looming, the stakes are high, and anything could happen. A win could put them on the path to automatic qualification if Liechtenstein can overcome the odds, while a draw or loss will force them to rely on the hardest play-off route. Welsh fans will be hoping for a strong performance, as well as a bit of luck.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Week eight results and league table

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1 day ago

November 17, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – known as the Friendly League – has released the latest results following week eight of the competition.

Last week’s matches saw:

East Williamston 8–2 Cosheston
Kilgetty 7–3 St Twynnells
Reynalton 5–5 St Johns
Llanteg 8–2 Lamphey

The fixture between Hundleton and Carew was postponed, while Badgers had a bye.

Updated league table – Week eight

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Shot Diff	Points
East Williamston	7	7	0	0	160	62
Reynalton	7	4	1	2	34	40
St Johns	7	3	1	3	-2	35
Cosheston	7	3	0	4	33	33
Badgers	7	3	0	4	-10	33
Llanteg	7	3	0	4	-39	33
Carew	6	3	0	3	-20	30
St Twynnells	7	3	0	4	-45	30
Hundleton	6	3	0	3	-8	29
Lamphey	8	3	0	5	-19	29
Kilgetty	7	3	0	4	-54	26

More fixtures are set to follow as the Friendly League moves into the second half of the season.

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Haverfordwest County Women make it two wins from two in Phase 2

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1 day ago

November 17, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women continued their strong start to Phase 2 with an impressive 4–2 victory over a determined Morriston Town side on Sunday.

It was a superb all-round performance from the Bluebirds, combining sharp team play with some outstanding individual finishes. Striker Kayla Jones led the way with a well-taken brace, while Ella May Mumford and Tayla Gibbs also got on the scoresheet to secure all three points.

The win makes it back-to-back victories in Division A, further strengthening the squad’s momentum going into the next fixture.

Haverfordwest County now turn their attention to their next home match on Sunday 23rd, when they host Bonymaen Colts Ladies.

Squad: Rhian Jones, Freya Watkins Williams, Erin Frost, Katie Gibbins, Mollie Flanagan, Bethan Chapman, Tayla Gibbs, Ella May Mumford, Emma Smith, Ffion Kirk, Kayla Jones.