Sport

Rugby: Blues title charge continues

Published

2 years ago

January 16, 2024

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

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

Published

13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

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.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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13 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

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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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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17 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

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.