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Rugby: Cup competitions return this weekend

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2 years ago

October 13, 2022

THE WRU Cup competitions return this weekend as most teams play their second group games.

In the DIVISION 1 CUP, Crymych face a visit to Bonymaen in Group J and they will be looking for their second win in the competition.

Crymych earned a narrow 30-27 win over Glynneath in their first match while Bonymaen were also victorious against Felinfoel.

Group K sees Pembroke travelling to Birchgrove. Pembroke suffered an agonising one-point defeat against Brynamman in their first game and will look to avenge that loss on Saturday.

Birchgrove won their first game against Gorseinon and they will also be looking for victory which will see them through to the next stage of the competition.

In Group L, Whitland travel to Tondu while Newcastle Emlyn visit Ammanford.

Ammanford and Emlyn were victorious in their first games and Saturday’s game will give both a chance to claim top spot in the table.

For Whitland and Tondu, it will be a chance to get a win on the board ahead of their final game of the group stages.

In Group H of the DIVISION 2 CUP, Milford Haven visit Pyle.

Milford were beaten 11-17 by Bridgend Sports in their first game and they will look to get their first win on the board against a Pyle side who were beaten narrowly by Pontyberem in their first game.

In Group I, Tenby, whose first game of the competition was postponed after Heol Y Cyw were unable to travel to Tenby last month, visit Resolven.

Tenby go into the game on the back of a one-point defeat to Kidwelly last weekend and they will look to get back to winning ways.

Resolven earned a one-point win in their first group game against Pontarddulais and they will provide a tough test for Tenby.

Fishguard visit Morriston in Group J, looking to add to their win in their first group game. They beat Porthcawl 26-10 but they come up against a Morriston side who also put 26 points on Burry Port (23) in their first group game.

In the DIVISION 3 CUP, St Davids host Tumble in Group G and will look to get their first win of the competition.

The Saints were beaten 59-11 by Bryncoch in their first game but they go into this game on the back of an excellent league win over Llangwm and will be full of confidence.

Tumble were also beaten in their first game and they too will want to pick up the victory.

In Group J, Pembroke Dock Quins host Bynea in a game in which both sides will be looking for victories after shipping over 50 points in their opening game defeats.

The Quins were beaten by Vardre and Bynea were beaten by Tonmawr.

Group K sees Neyland hosting Laugharne while Cefneithin host Cwmafan. Neyland were beaten by Cwmafan in their first game but did pick up a losing bonus point.

They face a Laugharne side whose scheduled opening day game with Cefneithin was postponed. The Carmarthenshire side are unbeaten in league action with three wins from their opening three games so far this season.

Haverfordwest beat Amman United 29-0 in their opening Group L game and they will look for another win when they travel to Cwmllynfell on Saturday.

The League 3 West Central have only played two league games so far this season and they also suffered defeat against Llangadog in their opening game.

In Group N, St Clears face Tregaron, just a week after thumping them 69-0 in League 3 West A.

The Saints are at home this time and having won their opening game against Cwmgors they will be targeting another win.

Related Topics:Cup Haverfordwest Neyland pembrokeshire Rugby WRU

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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.

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Previewing the 2025 Super Bowl

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3 days ago

January 20, 2025

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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

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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.