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This week’s football preview as league action returns

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2 years ago

November 24, 2023

LEAGUE action returns throughout the majority of the county this weekend, following a few weeks of various cup action. Players, coaches and grounds staff across the county will be hoping for a dryer weekend and more football than last weekend.

The league leaders Goodwick United however are not in league action, they travel to Cardiff for the third round of the FAW Amateur Trophy. Grange Albion will be there opponents in a 14.00 kick off, with O’Sullivans men in outstanding form they will be confident as ever heading into this tie. The Pembrokeshire outfit will be well supported too in the capital as there is a bus for supporters going from Goodwick tomorrow.

Closer to home Hakin United travel to Carew in a reverse of last weekends fixture. The Vikings came out 2-1 winners last weekend but it was a tight game. With home advantage and having added former Hakin player Jonty Bennett to their ranks the Rooks will be aiming for an upset here.

Merlins Bridge host Milford United in what is set to be a good game played on 4g, and very unlikely not to go ahead! Milford United sit four points behind Bridge who are third, however they have two games in hand. Steve Parks’ men will be looking up the table rather than over their shoulder and a win here would be a statement.

Neyland host Monkton Swifts and both teams seem unable to put a run of good results together. The Swifts especially will feel like they are underachieving so far this season and they’ll be keen to turn that around. The hosts however are a well organised outfit who you can never count out.

Tenby travel to Carl Vincent’s Pennar Robins who have had a steady start to the season. Both teams have games in hand over most in the league. The visitors have plenty of quality in their ranks, with the likes of Finlay, Ferney and Muskatt along with the Mansbridge brothers, and are a very dangerous team. However the Robins will be well organised and well drilled as all Vincent’s teams are, and will be relying on good home form to keep them away from the bottom two this season.

Into the second division and things are really hotting up in the promotion race. Herbrandston host Hakin in a local derby which will be pivotal in the promotion battle. The hosts remain unbeaten and drew 2-2 in the reverse fixture, Galdo’s men will want to go one better at home this weekend. Leaders Monkton Swifts Reserves host Carew Reserves who are struggling and past results would point towards a comfortable home win.

Ever improving Broad Haven host St Clears, they sit nine and tenth respectively as it stands. An interesting class that both teams will be keen to get full points from. Camrose host St Ishmaels who are only separated by a point in mid table as it stands, this should be an evenly matched clash.

In the second division cup Narberth host Merlins Bridge Reserves, both teams are doing well in the league and will be targeting the cup as a very winnable competition. A exciting clash at Jessie Road, the hosts lost 4-0 the the Bridge first team last time out and will be looking to put that right this weekend. Narberth ended that tie with 9 men and no manager after Tony Evans, Kyle Quartermaine and manager Ryan Williams were all dismissed, discipline will be key for them tomorrow.

In the other cup tie Johnston host struggling Cosheston in a game the Tigers will be expecting to win. Again a team more than capable of going all the way in this competition. Keith McNiffe will be officiating this tie which is likely to be a feisty affair.

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AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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14 hours ago

December 14, 2025

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A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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December 14, 2025

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HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.