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Quins earn last-gasp win in thriller against Narberth

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2 years ago

August 22, 2022

IN a pulsating Pembs KO Cup clash at Bierspool, Pembroke Dock Quins and Narberth put in tremendous commitment and effort which was pretty commendable at such an early stage of the season.

It was the Otters who started the stronger, dominating territory and possession, with the Quins hanging in with some big tackles and strong defence, the returning Jack Brown at No 8 leading by example and making a difference.

The Quins will be annoyed by the try they conceded after 15 minutes when the Otters Scrum Half Dylan Walsh broke through a few tackles to score in the Corner. Full Back Shane Rossiter missed the conversion from the touchline.

The Otters were still dominating, and on the half hour mark scored their second try through Outside Half Will Lewis who cut through the Quins defence to score, Shane Rossiter converted via the upright to increase the Otters lead to 0-12.

But as they entered the last minutes of the half the Quins hit back in devastating fashion when Quins flanker Harry Owen burst away from a maul, made 15 yards before popping the perfect pass for Scrum Half Morgan Rogers to score near the Posts. He converted himself to close the deficit to 7-12.

He was at it again just as time was running out, slotting over penalty to pull the score back to 10-12.The half time whistle went and it looked like the match was up for grabs.

The Quins did have the advantage of a cross wind as the second half started, and were soon on the attack, they seemed to be rejuvenated after their strong end to the first half, their pressure soon paid off when Hooker Danny Mcleod forced his way over from close range wide out, Morgan Rogers converted from wide out to put the Quins in front 17-12.

The Quins were still on top and spurned two penalties for territory which came to nothing. As the clock was counting down the Otters upped the anti, and the question now was could the Quins hang on.

With just seven minutes left Otters Left Wing Ioan Crabb broke a few Quins tackles and scored in Dimocks Corner to make the scores level. The Otters were now ahead on try count but Shane Rossiter converted with a strange but magnificent kick to edge his side 17-19 ahead.

With five minutes to go it looked all over for the Quins as they were camped just outside their own 25.

Then replacement Ben Hathaway picked the ball up as the game went into injury time made 10 yards before passing the ball to young replacement Wing Tom Donovan who in his first game rode two tackles when nothing seemed on and close to the touchline sped up the line and ran in from nearly half way and scored in the corner. Morgan Rogers converted from the touchline as the Quins ran out winners by 24-19.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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2 days ago

January 21, 2025

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A TALENTED young athlete from Letterston has been honoured at the British Shooting Awards 2024.

Seren Thorne was shortlisted for the prestigious awards and attended the gala event held at the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. To the delight of her family and supporters, Seren was named the winner of the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award.

This accolade highlights Seren’s exceptional skill and dedication to the sport, marking her as one of the rising stars in British shooting.

Her mother, Sian Thorne, expressed immense pride in Seren’s achievement, sharing photos of the memorable evening.

The British Shooting Awards 2024 celebrated excellence in the sport, with a full list of winners available on their official website.

PHOTO CAPTION: Champion marksman: Seren Thorne receiving the Rifle Pathway / Junior Athlete of the Year award (Pic: Supplied).

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

Staff Writer

Each year millions of people across the world gather to watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year – the Super Bowl. Last year, 3.4 million people in the UK watched the Super Bowl, up 1.1 million from the previous year. Considering the growth in popularity of American football in the UK, we anticipate the viewership will be even higher for 2025.

The 2025 Super Bowl is scheduled to take place on 9 February 2025 at Caesars Superdrome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NFL teams

12 teams began competing for a spot in the 2025 Super Bowl when the playoffs began on January 11. At this point, four teams were eliminated. This now leaves eight teams to compete in the Divisional playoffs. Four of these will make it to the Conference Championships before contesting for a spot at this year’s Super Bowl.

The eight teams left with a shot at competing in the 2025 Super Bowl are:

Philadelphia Eagles
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Bills
Detroit Lions
Houston Texans
Kansas City Chiefs
Los Angeles Rams
Washington Commanders

Last year, the Kansas City Chiefs took the title for the second year in a row. However, the latest Super Bowl odds puts the Detroit Lions as the favourites to win this year’s Super Bowl, following a series of impressive performances in the regular season.

The national anthem and halftime show

Before the game commences, a special guest performs the national anthem. Last year, Reba McEntire offered a moving performance of The Star-Spangled Banner, and this year the task falls to jazz singer Jon Batiste.

It’s not just the football match that people look forward to. Super Bowl halftime shows are a spectacle in themselves and many look forward to the performance as much as the game itself. This year, 17-time grammy winner Kendrick Lamar is headlining the halftime show. Lamar previously headlined the Super Bowl in 2022.

How can I watch the Super Bowl in the UK?

The Super Bowl is being broadcast to fans free on ITV, including live online via ITVX on your laptop, mobile, or tablet.

Sky Sports is also broadcasting the event which you can watch online via Sky Go, NOW TV, or using the Sky Sports mobile app. You could also head to your local pub as plenty of pubs in Pembrokeshire will be showing the big game.

Will you be tuning in?

With a surge in popularity for American Football, it’s anticipated that more people from the UK than ever before will be turning their TVs on for the big event this year. Will you be watching this year’s Super Bowl?

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Division Four West rugby: Thrills and tight contests on a chilly Saturday

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4 days ago

January 19, 2025

Herald Sport

Exciting matches, hard-fought battles, and standout performances define the weekend’s action.

Dreigiau Emlyn Edge Harlequins in Close Contest
Dreigiau Emlyn 21 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 15
Dreigiau Emlyn secured a narrow victory over Pembroke Dock Harlequins, strengthening their position in the top half of the table. Gethin Davies scored two crucial tries, while Deiniol Rees added three penalties and a conversion to steer the hosts to victory. The Harlequins kept the game competitive with tries from Craig Barnett and Tom Donovan, with Ben Hathaway converting one and kicking a penalty. However, Emlyn’s composed performance ensured they held on for the win.

Teirw Crymych Outgun Llangwm in High-Scorer
Llangwm 22 – Teirw Crymych 33
Teirw Crymych powered to a 33-22 victory over bottom-placed Llangwm, bolstering their challenge for the league’s top spots. Sion Williams and Morgan Jones led the visitors’ try-scoring efforts, with additional tries from Sion Owen and Nick Bevan. Adam Phillips was reliable from the tee, adding four conversions. Llangwm fought back with tries from Aidan Rees and Ryan Banner, while Harry Makepeace contributed two conversions and a penalty. Despite their spirited display, the hosts couldn’t match Crymych’s attacking prowess.

St Davids Win Key Clash Against Llanybydder
Llanybydder 17 – St Davids 29
St Davids took a significant step away from the relegation zone with a vital 29-17 win over Llanybydder. Harvey Godkin, Nathan Foster, Zac Morgan, and Morgan Griffiths all crossed the whitewash for the visitors, with Bob Froy converting three and adding a penalty to secure a bonus-point victory. Llanybydder’s John Evans delivered an impressive hat-trick of tries, with one conversion by Matthew Rowlands, but St Davids’ all-round performance proved too much for the home side.

Division Four West continues to deliver thrilling rugby as teams battle for position in a tightly contested league.