Sport

Narberth play out draw in friendly with Trebanos

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2 years ago

August 29, 2022

NARBERTH’s second pre-season match was played on Saturday (Aug 27) on a hot, sultry afternoon in bright sunshine at the Lewis Lloyd Ground.

Spectators were treated to a fast running game on the hard pitch but neither side to gain full dominance. The score at the end of the first half was 7 Nil to Narberth. A peel off try from the pack led by the No.8 from the 10m line saw the try under the posts of Trebanos within the first 10 minute period and this was converted by full back Nick Gale.

In the second half, Trebanos were unable to respond until the final quarter of the game. Having conceded a penalty Narberth were slow to retreat 10m and a swift tap penalty from the Trebanos scrum half set their backs racing down the left side of the pitch to score close to the posts and their conversion was equally successful levelling the score at 7-7.

The spectators witnessed a game in which both teams fitness was good although both teams suffered some knocks and cramps which is understandable at the beginning of the season.

Narberth Coach Sean Gale agreed that the Narberth defence stood up well throughout the game and several chances of breaking out were missed through players overrunning the pass or some forward passes being disallowed. Several of their lineouts were also overthrown giving the ball back to Trebanos.

On the visitors side their strong pack excelled in cleaning out at the rucks and they secured the majority of possession from turnovers throughout the game. However, whilst they were generally stronger in breaking out and had a strong back line their attacking structures could never dominate the narberth defence. All in all the draw was a fair result.

Sean Gale commented: “We started well and we defended particularly second half but it was a bit around a broken game. We now know where we are with all 13 new boys in the squad today. So it was a game of chances but he new faces acquitted themselves well. Some of the new names to watch out for in future games are Evan Sheldon from West Wales raiders; Ewan Badham from Llandovery and Caine Rees Jones from Llanelli.”

The coach had a strategy of introducing new faces who have come up through the Narberth development teams of Youth and seconds. Notable amongst them for their efforts were Tom Clarke and Kyle Hamer rotating their Hooker duties with stalwart veteran hooker Dan Smith. Brother of Kyle, Josh Hamer had a great game at flanker.

Sean added: “We have given these new faces game time to introduce them to the rigours of Championship rugby. Next week on Saturday, September 3, at home we play Ystrad Rhondda so we now have to step up our intensity. We have had some tough games against them in the past but this is a new season , so it is all to play for”.

The first team will kick off at 2.30pm at the Lewis Lloyd ground but prior to that Narberth Athletic will also be at home playing Pembroke Tigers with kick off at 2.00pm.

Sport

The stage is set – Senior Cup Final

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4 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Herald Sport

It’s the time of the year again, Saturday see’s Bridge Meadow host the senior cup final. The sun has been shining and both teams will be dying to get on the pitch. This year the final will be contested by Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road.

League champions Goodwick will go into the final as favourites, and most around the county expect a Goodwick win. It has been an outstanding season for Goodwick however cup success has evaded them so far. Clarbeston Road have impressed everyone this season and really deserve their place in this years final.

Neill Crawshaw will referee the game, with Tudor Walters and Stefan Jenkins running the line.

There will be a unique contest on the pitch as brothers Will Haworth and Laurie Haworth come face to face on opposing teams. Adrian their father was a great player in the county, and played in many cup finals himself.

The stage is set, Clarby will feel less pressure than Goodwick and will be a threat with Haworth, John and Davies in attack. Meanwhile Goodwick are also blessed with quality players in every department, there is no weak link in O’Sullivans team. Cup football and finals in particular never go as people predict. On paper Goodwick are firm favourites, Clarbeston Road will be happy the game will be played on grass though and not paper, anything can happen! Hopefully it’ll be a good crowd down at the Meadow for the show piece of Pembrokeshire football.

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70 Pembrokeshire clubs benefit from Sport Wales funding

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14 hours ago

April 25, 2024

Tom Sinclair

SEVENTY Pembrokeshire clubs have been successful in receiving grants from the Be Active Wales Fund over the last financial year.

In total the clubs received more than £407,800 from the grants scheme from Sport Wales in 2023/24.

The fund backed 25 different sports, ranging from archery, basketball and cricket to sailing, short mat bowls and weightlifting and everything in between.

The Be Active Wales Fund is open to applications from not for profit community clubs and groups to help develop and sustain their activities.

Grants range from a minimum of £300 up to a maximum of £50,000.

The scheme will support coach education courses, the purchase of essential items of equipment right up to larger projects such as floodlighting and boats for sailing clubs.

For advice and support with your application contact Alan Jones or Lois Hilling at Pembrokeshire County Council’s Sports Development department, Sport Pembrokeshire on [email protected]

The Be Active Wales Fund is always open for applications.

More information is available on the Sport Wales website.

Sport

Clarby stand in the way of Goodwick double

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1 day ago

April 24, 2024

Herald Sport

Two thrilling semi finals last weekend has meant Goodwick United and Clarbeston Road will meet in the senior cup final this coming Saturday.

Goodwick faced Pennar Robins in their semi final who pushed the champions very hard. Carl Vincent will be disappointed but proud of the Robins as they gave a great account of themselves. However in the end Goodwick’s quality and experience just was too much for Vincent’s team.

The other semi was an absolute thriller, and after a nail biting game Matthew Fox’ Clarby progressed to the final. A offside call has sparked a lot of debate around the county. However it seems that linesman Jenkins made an absolute perfect call so credit to him for that.

Both teams would have wanted a nice week of preparation for the final, maybe without any games to play. Unfortunately this hasn’t been possible due to the fixture backlog and both outfits have played already this week.

Goodwick will be favourites of course, however if anyone can upset the apple cart Saturday it’s this Clarbeston Road team. Fox’ outfit have impressed over and over this season. Without too much pressure on them, they are in a good place going into the final.

The double at one staged looked like the minimum Goodwick would be aiming for this season. However losses in other cup competitions, means its Senior Cup success or just the league title for the outstanding team of the season. Oddly becoming champions with no cup success maybe seen as a huge disappointment considering their dominance this season. A unique pressure. However if anyone can handle that pressure it’s O’Sullivans outfit.