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Rugby: Cup competitions return this weekend

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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.

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East Williamston maintain dominance in Friendly League

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SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE Short Mat Bowls Association – Week 16 Results

THE LATEST round of matches in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s ‘Friendly League’ saw East Williamston extend their lead at the top with a commanding 10-0 victory over St Twynnells.

Elsewhere, Llanteg edged a tight contest against Badgers 6-4, St Johns secured an 8-2 win over Kilgetty, and Cosheston overcame Carew 7-3. The scheduled match between Reynalton and Lamphey was postponed, while Hundleton had a bye.

A catch-up fixture was also played, with Badgers defeating Llanteg 8-2.

League standings after Week 16:

TeamPlayedWonDrawnLostShot DiffPoints
East Williamston141301195108
St Johns14100410688
Carew1491411086
Hundleton147076072
Reynalton138053270
Cosheston137063465
Badgers14518663
Llanteg14419-5063
St Twynnells143110-15248
Kilgetty12309-14642
Lamphey12309-11835

With just a few rounds remaining, East Williamston look poised to secure the league title, while St Johns and Carew remain in contention for the runner-up spot.

– Steve Cox, League Fixtures Secretary

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Merlins Bridge 11- Herbrandston 1: A whopper win for the wizards!

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IN ANOTHER defeat for Herbrandston, Merlins Bridge completely dominated the game, and ball time. 

Kick-off was at 2:30pm at the Pembrokeshire Sport Village, on a 4G ground facility. 

Within 10 minutes, J. Thomas scored the first goal for Merlins Bridge. At 22 minutes, Merlins Bridge were 3 goals up. 

The first, and only, goal for Herbrandston was at 25 minutes into the game by M. Jones. 

Another 4 goals were scored after this by Merlins Bridge: J. Thomas, D. Davies, J. Griffiths, N. Evans. 

In a turn of events, a yellow card was served to O. Robinson of Herbranston for a bad tackle. 

The damage had been done by this yellow card, as the game only got increasingly worse for Herbrandston. In a continued thrashing, 4 more goals were scored by Merlins Bridge by T. G Williams, J. Griffiths, J. Thomas x2. 

Next weekend (Sat 15), Merlins Bridge are back against Pennar Robins: currently sitting at 24 (Pennar) and 20 (Merlins) on the League table- it should be a tense match. 

Merlins Bridge Line-Up:

D. Pearce, A. Plunkett, L. Hudgell, J. Thomas, F. Nash, D. Davies, J. Thomas, N. Evans, J. Griffiths, H. Dimond, T. G Williams.

Subs: M. D’Ivry, M. Preddy, P. Thomas.

Herbrandston Line-Up:

M. Mcluckie, T. Richardston, O. Robinson, D. John, E. Chalker, S. Findlay, S. Gilepsie, M. Jones, A. Whatling, C. Owens, A. Maccallum.

Subs: C. Hughes, A. Hughes, C. Davenport.

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Pembrokeshire teen and her horse take top honours at UK equestrian finals

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A YOUNG Pembrokeshire rider and her horse have made their mark on the equestrian world with a stunning performance at one of the UK’s top shows.

Seventeen-year-old Chloe Owen and her five-year-old horse, Tarr Dauntless – better known as Rodney – took top honours at the British Show Horse Association (BSHA) Rising Star finals at London’s Excel.

The pair, the youngest competitors in their class, not only won their category but also claimed the prestigious hunter championship. Their performance was hailed as “sublime” and “faultless” by leading equestrian magazine Horse & Hound.

Chloe, an A-level student at Haverfordwest High, has an unbreakable bond with Rodney, having helped raise him after his mother tragically died when he was a foal.

Rodney was bred by Chloe’s parents, Charles and Charlotte Owen of St Brides. His bloodline traces back to the first Holsteiner imported by the Hunter Improvement Society more than 50 years ago, a lineage carefully maintained by Chloe’s family.

However, Rodney’s early life was fraught with tragedy. His mother was attacked by a badger when he was just a few days old, suffering severe injuries that left her in a full plaster cast for three months before she succumbed to colic.

Charlotte said: “It was horrific. We bottle-fed Rodney, but his mum couldn’t play with him, so Chloe took over. They have such a lovely relationship – he’s a proper softie.”

The pair have had a remarkable debut season in the show ring, winning five out of seven championship titles, including Supreme Horse at the Pembrokeshire County Show.

“The London show in December was the first time Rodney had ever left Wales,” said Charlotte. “The furthest he’d travelled before was the Royal Welsh! But he just took everything in his stride.”

“I’ve never had a horse with a temperament like his—he’s so professional and so special. I knew from when he was a yearling that there was something different about him.”

Proud mum Charlotte added: “There were a lot of happy tears shed that day in London. There’s a very exciting future ahead for Chloe and Rodney—their first year together has been nothing short of extraordinary.”

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