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Rugby returns with exciting cup clashes

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2 years ago

September 13, 2022

RUGBY will return this weekend (Sept 17) with a number of exciting Cup clashes.

The WRU has reformatted its cup competitions, giving more teams the opportunity to reach the finals at the Principality Stadium.

There are five separate cups and teams have been divided into several groups of four.

Rugby in Wales was suspended last weekend following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and teams are expected to pay their respects, with a two-minutes silence, prior to this weekend’s games.

Teams in Pembrokeshire have been placed into the Cup that corresponds with their league with League 1 West Crymych being placed in the Division 1 Cup and so on.

The reigning Pembrokeshire KO Cup holders have been placed in Group J and their first game sees them host Glynneath. The other game in the group is Felinfoel v Bonymaen.

In Group K, Pembroke welcome Brynamman while the other game in that group sees Gorseinon host Birchgrove.

Newcastle Emlyn are in Group L and they host Tondu while the other game is an exciting clash between Whitland and Ammanford.

In the Division 2 Cup, Milford Haven have been placed in Group H and begin with a home game against Bridgend Sports.

Pontyberem take on Pyle in the other game in that group.

Tenby United are in Group I and they are at home against Heol Y Cyw on Saturday. Pontarddulais face Resolven in the group’s other game.

Group J features Fishguard and they start at home against Porthcawl. Burry Port host Morriston in the other game.

In the Division 3 Cup, St Davids are in Group G and begin with an away tie at Bryncoch. The other game is Tumble versus Nantymoel.

In Group H, Llangwm are away to Abercrave and the other game sees Llanybydder host New Dock Stars.

Pembroke Dock Quins are in Group J and they are also on their travels on Saturday as they visit Vardre. The other game in the group sees Bynea host Tonmawr.

Neyland are away to Cwmafan and Laugharne host Cefneithin in Group K.

In Group L, Haverfordwest host Amman United and the other game sees Llangadog host Cwmllynfell.

St Clears are in Group N and their first game sees them visit Cwmgors. The other game in Group N sees Tregaron host Llandeilo.

In Group O, Cardigan are at home against Llandybie and Furnace United host Taibach.

The first round of fixtures takes place on Saturday, September 17, and the second round will take place on Saturday, October 15.

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Letterston marksman wins junior athlete award

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1 day ago

January 21, 2025

Tom Sinclair

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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2 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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3 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.