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Rugby: Blues title charge continues

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HAVERFORDWEST kept up their excellent form and the pressure on the top two in division three west, with a good win away to Pembroke Dock Quins. A real entertaining game filled with attacking rugby with Dan Berry the visitors front row forward putting in a man of the match performance.

From the off Blues had the ascendency in the scrums and after a few strange decisions by the referee really started to dominate. The Quins had a steady flow of possession from line outs and continued to put bodies on the line in defence throughout. The Blues scored first early on with flyhalf Liam Eaton finishing a flowing move with a good finish in the top corner, conversion missed. The visitors continue to pressure the Quins up he slope and scored two more tries through Captain, Busch and Mikey Griffiths. At around the 20min mark fly half Liam Eaton was forced to leave the field for a head injury assessment and did not return. Two yellow cards were then issued in quick succession to Terry Lovell for blocking and Iestyn Arnold for a high tackle as the Quins pressed. Both cards were border line. The Blues managed to repel the Quins for the remainder of the first half even when down to 13. At the oranges it was Quins 0-15 Haverfordwest.

After the break the attacking rugby continued from both sides. Midway through the second half the returning Kern Cunningham crossed over in the bottom corner after some fantastic handling. Mr Versatile Matty Phillips converted from the bottom touch line making the 22-0.

The Quins still kept pushing and throwing the ball around and were rewarded with a try in the top corner which was unconverted. With the bonus point in the bag the blues continued to drive the ball forward with some slick off loading in contact and were rewarded with a late try from veteran number 8 Jon ‘Wesley’ Mason capping a fine performance. That was the last score of a thoroughly entertaining match in which both sides contributed.

The Quins lineout work was slick throughout and their centres pushed hard. Dane Pindair put in some big hits on his return to the blues line up, Mikey Griffiths was everywhere as usual and Dan Berry had an outstanding game not only tight forward play but in the loose carrying hard up the middle, off loading and strong in defence. There was also a hint of a dummy and maybe a side step (but to prevent him being banished from the front row club we won’t mention that) which resulted in him being named the visitors man of the match.

Final score :

  • Pembroke Dock Quins 5-27 Haverfordwest

Pictures courtesy of – William John

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Solva sailor Micky Beckett leads British medal surge in Mallorca

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Pembrokeshire sailor Micky Beckett has once again cemented his place among the sport’s elite, securing his fourth consecutive victory in the ILCA 7 men’s dinghy class at the prestigious Trofeo Princesa Sofia regatta.

Hailing from the coastal village of Solva, Beckett sealed the title with a day to spare — a remarkable feat that underscores his dominance on the international circuit and sends a strong signal ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic campaign.

His win was one of nine medals earned by the British Sailing Team in Mallorca, with Great Britain finishing top of the medal table ahead of Australia and China.

Beckett, who has steadily climbed the ranks in recent years, is now one of the standout figures in British sailing. Known for his consistency and calm approach on the water, the 29-year-old has made the ILCA 7 fleet his own, and his continued success reflects the strength of both his individual talent and the support around him.

“If this week is anything to go by, the future is bright for the British Sailing Team,” said performance director Mark Robinson — a nod to Beckett’s influence and the broader success of the squad.

While Beckett led the charge, fellow Brit Emma Wilson also delivered a standout performance. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist won 14 of 21 races in the iQFOiL foiling windsurfing class, earning her the prestigious Princess Sofia Trophy — the event’s top honour.

“It’s crazy – I wasn’t expecting it at all,” said Wilson, 25. “There are names on this trophy like Ben Ainslie, people I’ve looked up to since I was a kid. To have my name on there now is pretty cool.”

The British team also took home gold in the 49erFX (Saskia Tidey and Freya Black), 470 (Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris), and Nacra 17 (John Gimson and Anna Burnet). There were silver medals for Lily Young (Formula Kite) and Elliot Hanson (ILCA 7), while Ellie Aldridge (Formula Kite) and Daisy Collingridge (ILCA 6) each claimed bronze.

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Goodwick edge closer to perfect season

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Kilgetty 0 – Goodwick United 3

GOODWICK United are just one game away from completing a flawless league campaign after a dominant 3-0 victory away at Kilgetty.

Nathan Greene opened the scoring with a thumping header on 13 minutes, meeting Will Haworth’s pinpoint corner. Haworth then turned scorer just before half-time, glancing in Luke Hayward’s free-kick to double the lead.

Rhys Jones wrapped things up from the penalty spot after Rhys Dalling was brought down in the box.

Manager Chris O’Sullivan now turns his attention to the final fixture at Phoenix Park against Tenby, where his side will aim to complete an unbeaten league season.


Pennar Robins stay in top-four hunt
Pennar Robins 3 – Clarbeston Road 1

PENNAR Robins kept their hopes of a top-three finish alive with a solid 3-1 win over Clarbeston Road at Bush Camp.

Ben Adams struck twice, either side of a Jamie Wilkes goal, to seal the win. Adams and Wilkes gave the hosts a 2-0 lead at the break, but Richard Bevan pulled one back for the visitors in the second half.

Adams netted his second in the 88th minute to put the result beyond doubt and keep Pennar in touching distance of Monkton Swifts, with two matches left to play.


Swifts confirm Milford relegation
Milford United 0 – Monkton Swifts 4

MILFORD United’s relegation from Division One was confirmed on Saturday as Monkton Swifts cruised to a 4-0 win at Marble Hall.

Paul Miller was instrumental for the visitors, assisting goals for Billy Davis and Liam Butland before scoring one himself. Jack Clarke added a fourth after the break, converting from Ben Steele’s cross.

Monkton remain third, just ahead of Pennar Robins, with both sides battling for a top-three finish in the final weeks.

Milford now turn their attention to the Senior Cup Final against Hakin United.


Wizards and Vikings share derby spoils
Merlins Bridge 0 – Hakin United 0

A TIGHT and tense derby between Merlins Bridge and Hakin United ended in a goalless draw at the Pembrokeshire Sports Ground.

Both teams had opportunities, with Mark Jones going close for Hakin and Mason Dolling striking the side netting. For the Wizards, substitute Ben Davies had the ball in the net, only for the flag to go up for offside.

Hakin now shift focus to the Senior Cup Final against Milford United, while Merlins Bridge can take heart from a resilient defensive performance.

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Narberth Athletic overpower Llangwm as St Davids claim dramatic win

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Narberth Athletic 61 – Llangwm 10
NARBERTH Athletic delivered a dominant display to defeat Llangwm 61-10 in their latest Division Four (West) fixture.

Llangwm showed promise in the early exchanges, particularly at scrum time, where their front row of Ieuan Power, Ben Elrick, and Matthew Rees competed well. However, it was the home side who controlled the scoreboard.

Narberth opened the scoring after 31 minutes with a converted try from prop Shay Norcross. That breakthrough was followed by a blistering five-minute spell in which captain Harry Phillips crossed three times, all converted by Shane Rossiter, giving the hosts a commanding 28-0 lead. Llangwm responded before the break with a penalty from Breig Matthews.

In the second half, Narberth extended their lead with tries from Brad Cramb and Stephen J Brown, the latter again converted by Rossiter. Llangwm briefly rallied with a converted try from No 8 Matthew Rees, but Narberth’s bench provided a strong finish. Will Davies touched down twice, while Rossiter added another try and two further conversions, finishing the match with a personal haul of 21 points.

St Davids 31 – Pembroke 24
ST DAVIDS sealed a league double over Pembroke with a thrilling 31-24 home win, a match that also marked the unveiling of the John James Memorial Scoreboard, in honour of a much-loved club stalwart.

The visitors struck first through a penalty from Jarred Sharratt, but St Davids hit back with a try from captain Nathan Foster, converted by Bob Froy. Pembroke regained the lead when Barry Alderman-John crossed for a try in his final game, also converted by Sharratt.

St Davids responded before the interval through player-coach Morgan Griffiths, who scored his first try of the afternoon, again converted by Froy.

The second half saw the momentum swing back and forth. Evan Davies put Pembroke back in front with a try, before a Froy penalty levelled the scores. A converted try from Fraser James gave Pembroke the lead once more, but Griffiths proved the difference, completing his hat-trick with two more tries—both converted by Froy—to secure victory for the Saints.

The win also saw St Davids lift the Willington Slate, an annual trophy contested between the two clubs.

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