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Pembroke County Cricket Club Under 11s Junior League Final

Published

6 months ago

August 9, 2024

THIS YEAR’S final was between the top two sides from both zones with Cresselly 11’s beating their Under 10’s in the semi final & St Ishmaels beating Lawrenny in the other.

The Under11s game is played in a pairs format starting at 200 runs and Cresselly Captain Caden Jones won the toss against his counter part Jack Welch and decided to bowl first.

This was a very strong Cresselly side with the majority of players in the Regional squad and the bowling was excellent and very accurate. It proved very testing for the St Ishmaels openers With Caden Jones taking the 1st wicket 1-7 and Charlie Walker keeping it tight. The change bowlers of Freddie Caine 3-0 and Harry Hayden 2-3 kept St Ishmaels on the back foot. Slade Trimby 9, 2 x 4 Mollie Thomas 5 and Jack Welch 11 thought back and did well to bring the score back over 200, however George Richards 1-7 struck at the end and St Ishmaels finished on 215. Unfortunately Mollie Thomas sustained an injury during the game but batted on with resolve but was replaced by Graeme Gudmanz in the 2^nd innings. I pleased to report she is fully recovered.

St Ishmaels needed a good start with the ball and their bowlers rose to the occasion taking 3 wickets in the first 7 balls with George Devonald 2-9 Jack Welch 1-26, and with Seb Vickers 1-19 with a wicket early in the 4^th over the game was evenly poised. Jack Richards 18 and Harry Haden 10 started the Cresselly fight back. It was here with drizzle for a few overs ,umpire Hansen did well to keep the game going to a conclusion which everyone was pleased with. In the Middle order there was an explosive 30 by Freddie Caine 7 x 4 with the later batters , Iolo Badham 16 Caden Jones 28 4×4 1×6 and Gethin White 12 taking Cresselly to 350 and Victory.

In between Lilly Mcguire 1-13 , Slade Trimby 1-12 and Roux Finlay 1- 12 took wickets for St Ishmaels.

Thus Cresselly ran out winners although an interesting statistic is that St Ishmaels conceded half the extras of Cresselly.

The Evan Martin Trophy (player of the match) a stalwart of Hook CC for many years was picked by Dave Petrie who highlighted all the above performances and was awarded to a jubilant Freddie Caine for his all round performance with bat and ball.

Again it was great to see a large crowd of knowledgeable spectators who certainly saw some entertaining Cricket.

In the presentation after the match Martin Jones (Junior Organiser) congratulated both sides on reaching the Final with some excellent play by both and Cresselly for their victory. Both sides should be proud of their Junior sections. He thanked Hook for hosting the final and Dave Petrie for preparing the ground Afterwards in the Club Scott Gregory the Bearded Chef provided refreshments for the players, which was well received.

He also thanked Allan Hansen for umpiring , Scorers Louisa Perridge and Wendy Bradshaw who all contributed to the evenings entertainment.

Last and by no means least he thanked Sponsors Colin John of Llewelyn Davies & Co Chartered Accountants for his continued and valuable support of Junior Cricket in the County .

Cresselly:

Caden Jones ( C ) Iwan Brace ( WK ),George Richards, Freddie Caine, Iolo Badham, Gethin White, Harrisan Perridge, Harry Hayden, Charlie Walker and Dylan Harris.

St Ishmaels:

Jack Welch ( C ), George Devonald (WK), Roux Findlay, Seb Vickers ,Slade Trimby, Lily Mcguire,Molly Thomas, Billy Devonald, Bella Devonald, Ameila Cole, Graeme Gudmanz, Maddox Bradshaw, Ellie Mathias, Phoenix Bradshaw and Joey Foster

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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