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Thrilling cup tie ends in extra-time victory for Merlins Bridge over Camrose

Published

11 months ago

March 11, 2024

A CRACKING cup tie took place in the quarter final of the Pembs league division 2 cup on Saturday between Camrose and Merlins Bridge Reserves at Folly Fields. Having already beaten the home team twice in the league, Merlins Bridge certainly started as favourites and brought a good following to support their team.

The pitch looked in great condition with the home groundsman making sure the pitch was freshly rolled in time for kick off and the home team were optimistic that they could continue their good form this season and beat the Bridge at the third time of asking. Both squads were looking good and had nearly full strength squads to choose from. Referee Marty Jones delayed kick off for five minutes as Camrose had lost the match balls!

However when the game did kick off it started with a bang. Danny Llewellyn, Jordan Raymond and Joe Haworth seemed on top form and it only took two minutes for Haworth to score a well deserved goal. Bridge looked shell shocked and Camrose continued to press for the remainder of the half. It was only the sterling work of the Bridge midfield and defence that kept the score to the one early goal!

Half time 1-0 to Camrose and fully deserved!

The second half started much better for the Bridge with Ash Beck having a fantastic game in the centre of the park, dominating play and pulling the strings in an attempt to get his team back into the game. Camrose held on well and always looked dangerous with Llewellyn, Raymond & Haworth causing no end of issues with their energy and quality.

Seemingly ending at 1-0 in a tight encounter despite Bridges continued dominance of the second half, the game changed completely with just over ten minutes to go when Camrose sub Martyn Tweedie scored a fantastic goal to put the home team 2 up with little time left!

This resulted in Bridge making a few subs and throwing the proverbial kitchen sink at Camrose and just 5 mins later they grabbed a lifeline when super sub Mike Canton grabbed a goal from a free kick! This only spurred the away team on and with vocal support from the sidelines centre half Morgan Richards scored a last minute goal to send the travelling fans wild, and the tie into extra time!!

Both teams were clearly tired at this stage but Referees man of the match Ash Beck continued to dominate midfield and despite chances for both teams during the extra periods, it was Beck himself that bagged the late winner with a goal direct from a corner in the 112th minute!

Heartbreak for Camrose who deserved better, but fantastic spirit and resolve from a determined Bridge team who now should fancy their chances of going all the way.

A highly competitive game played in fantastic spirit with not a single booking during the entire match and both clubs deserve credit for that.

A fantastic tie and highly entertaining cup tie between two great teams and grassroots football at it’s very best!!

The match was officiated by popular Pembrokeshire ref, Marty Jones pictured below.

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Wales team announced for Six Nations opener against France

Published

2 days ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

Adams, Williams, and Jenkins return

WALES head coach Warren Gatland has named his team for the opening match of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations against France at the Stade de France, Paris, on Friday (Jan 31). The game kicks off at 8:15pm GMT and will be broadcast live on ITV and S4C.

Josh Adams, Liam Williams, and Dafydd Jenkins return to the starting XV, with Adams on the wing, Williams at fullback, and Jenkins in the second row.

Jac Morgan leads the side

Captain Jac Morgan starts at openside flanker, joining James Botham at blindside and Aaron Wainwright at No. 8 in the back row. Will Rowlands partners Jenkins in the second row.

In the front row, Evan Lloyd earns his first Test start at hooker, while Henry Thomas is named at tighthead prop for his first start and his first Wales appearance since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Gareth Thomas starts at loosehead.

Ben Thomas makes Six Nations debut

Tomos Williams starts at scrum-half, with Ben Thomas making his Six Nations debut at fly-half. Owen Watkin and Nick Tompkins form the midfield pairing, while Tom Rogers is named on the wing alongside Adams.

Among the replacements, Nicky Smith is set to win his 50th cap, while fly-half Dan Edwards could make his senior Wales debut. Freddie Thomas and Blair Murray are in line for their first Six Nations appearances, having made their senior international debuts in the Autumn Nations Series.

The front-row replacements include Elliot Dee, Keiron Assiratti, and Smith. Tommy Reffell covers the back row, and Rhodri Williams provides scrum-half cover.

Gatland said: “We’re excited for the challenge on Friday. The Six Nations is the best rugby competition in the world. Every game is a big occasion. We want to go out there, embrace that, and start our championship well.”

Wales team to face France

Starting XV:
15. Liam Williams (Saracens) – 92 caps
14. Tom Rogers (Scarlets) – 5 caps
13. Nick Tompkins (Saracens) – 38 caps
12. Owen Watkin (Ospreys) – 42 caps
11. Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby) – 59 caps
10. Ben Thomas (Cardiff Rugby) – 7 caps
9. Tomos Williams (Gloucester Rugby) – 59 caps
1. Gareth Thomas (Ospreys) – 35 caps
2. Evan Lloyd (Cardiff Rugby) – 5 caps
3. Henry Thomas (Scarlets) – 4 caps
4. Will Rowlands (Racing 92) – 36 caps
5. Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs) – 19 caps
6. James Botham (Cardiff Rugby) – 16 caps
7. Jac Morgan (Ospreys) – 18 caps (captain)
8. Aaron Wainwright (Dragons) – 52 caps

Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee (Dragons) – 51 caps
17. Nicky Smith (Leicester Tigers) – 49 caps
18. Keiron Assiratti (Cardiff Rugby) – 10 caps
19. Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby) – 1 cap
20. Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers) – 23 caps
21. Rhodri Williams (Dragons) – 5 caps
22. Dan Edwards (Ospreys) – uncapped
23. Blair Murray (Scarlets) – 3 caps

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Fun free sport sessions for kids in Fishguard

Published

2 days ago

January 29, 2025

Tom Sinclair

YOUNGSTERS can discover new sports to love at a free multi-sports session starting next week.

The sessions for children aged 5-8 will be held every Monday in term time between 4.15pm-5pm at Fishguard Leisure Centre.

The first session is this Monday, February 3rd.

Delivered by Sport Pembrokeshire Active Young People officers and assisted by

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun, the event is an opportunity to try fun activities, new sports and develop fundamental movement skills.

All are welcome to come along.

Contact [email protected] for more information or to register your child.

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association: Week 14 Results

Published

4 days ago

January 27, 2025

Herald Sport

THE SOUTH Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association, also known as “The Friendly League,” has released the results for Week 14 of the competition.

Match Results

Hundleton 8 v Badgers 2
Llanteg 2 v St Johns 8
Reynalton 8 v St Twynnells 2
East Williamston 8 v Carew 2

The match between Cosheston and Kilgetty was postponed, while Lamphey had the bye.

League Table (Week 14)

Team	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	S/D	Points
East Williamston	12	11	0	1	167	92
Carew	12	8	1	3	111	79
Reynalton	12	8	0	4	48	70
Hundleton	13	7	0	6	61	68
St Johns	11	8	0	3	76	66
Cosheston	11	6	0	5	33	54
Llanteg	11	3	1	7	-29	51
St Twynnells	13	3	1	9	-125	48
Badgers	11	3	1	7	6	45
Kilgetty	11	3	0	8	-129	40
Lamphey	11	2	0	9	-142	29