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Quins win thriller with Cardigan

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PEMBROKE DOCK Quins made a fine start to the season with a hard earned bonus point win over a more experienced Cardigan side.

It was the Teifisiders who got off to the better start, with the Quins conceding three penalties in the opening 5 minutes, but luck was on their side as the visitors failed to capitalise on them.

But with the Teifisiders firmly entrenched in the Quins 25, something had to give and after 12 minutes veteran Loose Head Prop Andrew Fletcher powered over half way out and Outside Half Llyr Jones added the extras.

Just three minutes later the Quins hit back in dramatic fashion when Outside Half Euan MacDonald put in a long raking grubber kick which just eluded Right Wing Tom Donovan, but in form Centre and Captain Gethin Bradney was on hand to touchdown near the corner flag for an unconverted try to pull the score back to 5-7.

Cardigan on the other hand were still on top, and it was not long before Llyr Jones added a penalty on 30 minutes and then just on half time Cardigan Hooker Rhodri Parry Jones forced his way over the Quins Line. Llyr Jones converted to send the visitors in 5-17 at the break.

At the start of the second half the Quins had it all to do, and they responded superbly, another grubber kick from Euan MacDonald ended up in the hands of Gethin Bradney and the Captain, leading by example, touched down near the posts, Euan MacDonald converted to pull the score back to 12-17 within just three minutes of the restart.

Llyr Jones pushed his side into a 12-20 lead with a penalty on the hour in one of the visitors rare forays into Quins territory.

As the rain was falling the Quins were getting the better of things. Scrum Half Keiron Machin soon forced his way over half way out for a try which Euan MacDonald converted to make it a one point game at 19-20.

As the game entered the final stages the Quins were asking serious questions of their opponents and with just 10 minutes left they forced a penalty 35 yards out. Up stepped Euan MacDonald to send his penalty shot over via the upright to put the Quins into the lead for the first time in the Match at 22-20.

The Quins now were not letting up silencing the visitors crowd in the process, they forced at another long range penalty, this time the ball dipped under the bar.

The visitors, under pressure, made a mess of the clearance, and the quick thinking Second Row Liam Scourfield was on the spot to take a quick lineout to his fellow partner in crime Ben Gibby and the young Second Row made no mistake as he touched down wide out for the vital bonus point try which went unconverted to end the scoring.

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Pupils’ multi-sports event hits the target

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MORE than 60 pupils have enjoyed trying out a range of different sports in a special
Sport Pembrokeshire event held last month

The event was held at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun with 65 pupils
from Years, 4,5 and 6 and the ALN unit taking part.

The sessions were run by local community clubs and Young Ambassadors from
Ysgol Bro Gwaun with pupils getting to enjoy rugby, cricket, hockey, archery and golf.
Sharon Osborne from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun, said: “Thanks to Sport Pembrokeshire
for organising a fantastic morning of activities for our pupils. They all thoroughly
enjoyed themselves.”

Dan Bellis of Sport Pembrokeshire, added: “A big thanks to Fishguard & Goodwick
Hockey Club, Fishguard and Goodwick Rugby Club and the Young Ambassadors
from Ysgol Bro Gwaun for putting on a fabulous morning of activities in glorious
sunshine!

“A big well done to all the pupils from Ysgol Glannau Gwaun for their effort and
enthusiasm throughout the morning.”

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Cresselly stay top as Lawrenny skittle Llangwm for just 39

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Dominant wins across the divisions as league tables begin to take shape

CRESSELLY retained their place at the top of Division 1 of the Thomas Carroll Pembroke County Cricket League with an emphatic eight-wicket win over Burton on Saturday (July 5).

Charlie Arthur led the chase with an unbeaten 65, while Simon Cole ripped through Burton’s batting with 4-8. The reply was brisk, with Cresselly reaching the target in under 18 overs.

Lawrenny produced a bowling masterclass to dismiss Llangwm for just 39. Rob Williams (6-12) and Jamie Lewis (4-23) shared the wickets before Lawrenny cruised to a 10-wicket win.

Herbrandston beat Neyland by 90 runs thanks to a strong showing with bat and ball. Charlie Malloy scored 68 and Jack Nicholas added 51 before Nathan Banner claimed 3-12.

Saundersfoot beat Haverfordwest by 81 runs with Tom Mansbridge taking 4-14 and Nick Cope chipping in with 4-28.

Carew chased down 134 to beat Whitland by three wickets. Brian Hall scored 33, while James Hinchcliffe finished on 28 not out and took 2-36 with the ball.


Division 1 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Cresselly111013747192
2Carew11924252186
3Saundersfoot11744047164
4Herbrandston11743645155
5Neyland11653544141
6Lawrenny11653145138
7Whitland11473732113
8Burton11383538103
9Haverfordwest1138323498
10Llangwm11011212041

Division 2 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1St Ishmaels11924651187
2Pembroke11835347180
3Narberth11835050180
4Hook11834841172
5Llechryd11654241146
6Cresselly II11654329136
7Johnston11563942131
8Carew II11383938110
9Llanrhian11110451873
10Burton II11110292261

Division 3 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Fishguard111013741186
2Pembroke Dock11923750184
3Lamphey11653838138
4Hundleton11653638138
5Stackpole11564235130
6Haverfordwest II11464437126
7Laugharne11463930114
8Kilgetty11464226108
9Hook II1137341983
10Neyland II1129312374

Division 4 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Pembroke II111014747198
2Saundersfoot II11914445179
3St Ishmaels II11744842160
4Crymych11644434138
5Haverfordwest III10454033133
6Lawrenny II11553738125
7Carew III9443826104
8Llangwm II1129472592
9Llanrhian II1018362288
10Narberth II1129362279

Division 5 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Llechryd II11914346192
2Herbrandston II11924350190
3Pembroke Dock II11734439157
4Whitland II9443219113
5Haverfordwest IV10363826104
6Hundleton II10453323100
7Cresselly III1027412889
8Neyland III1001033840

Division 6 Table

PosTeamPWLBatBowlPts
1Pembroke III10712736141
2Llechryd III8612730137
3Lamphey II1043272292
4Haverfordwest/Cresselly1036213188
5Whitland III*1034172465
6Kilgetty II1008141428

*Whitland III: 8-point deduction for use of permit players

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Ceredigion praised for hosting memorable Welsh and British Cycling Championships

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CEREDIGION has been praised for hosting a memorable National Cycling Championships in the county in collaboration with British Cycling, Welsh Government and Beicio Cymru. 

Competitors were warmly welcomed by supporters from Ceredigion and further afield whilst they competed in the various races in Aberaeron and Aberystwyth. 

Ceredigion County Council thanked the organisers, sponsors, volunteers and emergency services for their hard work in pulling off this major event successfully and safely.

Council leader, Councillor Bryan Davies said: “It was a pleasure to host the British Cycling Championships in Ceredigion. It places our county on the big stage as a special location to host prestigious first class events like this.

Millie Couzens, gold medallist in the Under-23 Women’s Time Trial in Aberaeron and gold medallist in the Elite and Under-23 women’s Lloyds National Road Race in Aberystwyth (Image: SWpix)

“Professional cyclists came from near and far to brave the roads of Ceredigion which offered the perfect balance between being challenging but also extremely enjoyable. It was great to see so many people visiting our county enjoying all the things our local businesses have to offer. Congratulations to everyone who was part of the event.”

The Beicio Cymru Championship, held on Saturday, included races for Ceredigion school pupils of various ages, organised by Beicio Cymru, Ystwyth Cycling and Ceredigion Actif.

Jonathan Day, British Cycling Events managing director, said: “It has been a phenomenal Lloyds National Road Championships with three days of incredible racing in Ceredigion.

“Aberaeron and Aberystwyth have been great hosts of this prestigious event, laying on fantastic courses for our riders which has led to some entertaining races.

“More than anything, events like this really show the legacy and impact of hosting championships in these areas. We have seen lots of young people out on the courses cheering on the riders, seeing the country’s best riders up close.

The Road Race Open looking down on Aberystwyth (Image: SWpix)

“The support has been brilliant, so we would like to extend out thanks to the Welsh Government, Ceredigion Council and all our stakeholders who assisted in successfully delivering the Championships.”

Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for sport, Jack Sargeant, said: “It was a real pleasure to welcome the Lloyds National Road Championships to Wales. Congratulations to Ceredigion on hosting such a prestigious event so well.

“The Welsh success in the elite women’s time trial with Zoe Backstedt’s magnificent victory, combined with the participation of over 200 youngsters in associated community events, will have helped inspire a new audience to enjoy cycling.

“This championship has delivered an exciting opportunity to see the next generation of British and Welsh talent in action, as we continue in our preparations to host a stage of the Tour de France in 2027.

“Events like this showcase Wales as a world-class destination for cycling and demonstrate the positive impact that sport can have on our communities.”

Cover image: Circuit Race Open on Aberystwyth Promenade (Image credit: SWpix)

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