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Pembrokeshire Division Two League round-up: Exciting start to the season

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2 years ago

August 23, 2024

THE Pembrokeshire League second division kicked off with thrilling encounters as teams battled for early dominance in their respective divisions. The opening matches featured newly relegated sides Fishguard Sports and Neyland, who faced contrasting fortunes, while last season’s champions, Monkton Swifts, encountered a surprise setback.

Hakin United II 2-0 Merlins Bridge II
Hakin United II started their campaign strongly with a solid 2-0 victory over Merlins Bridge II. Goals from Evan Rutherford and Thomas Evans secured all three points for Hakin, who will be looking to build on this early momentum in the coming weeks.

Monkton Swifts II 4-5 Camrose
In what was arguably the most thrilling match of the round, last seasons champions suffered a narrow 4-5 defeat at the hands of Camrose. Despite efforts from Ben Phillips, Liam Butland (penalty), Josh Sture, and Ben Hillary, Monkton couldn’t prevent Camrose from snatching the win. Finley Davies was the standout performer for Camrose, netting twice, while Joe Haworth, Jordan Raymond, and Martyn Tweedie also got on the scoresheet.

Narberth 2-0 Carew II
Narberth made a positive start to their season with a comfortable 2-0 win over Carew II. Steffan Williams and Jacob Layfield were on target, helping their side secure a well-deserved victory.

Fishguard Sports 7-2 Lawrenny
Fishguard Sports, eager to make an immediate impact following their relegation, demolished newly promoted Lawrenny with a commanding 7-2 victory. Adam Lawrence was in sensational form, scoring a hat-trick, while Sean Thomas, Jack Griffiths, Luke Thomas (penalty), and Matthew Lewis also contributed to the rout. Owen James netted both goals for Lawrenny, who will need to regroup quickly after this heavy defeat.

Neyland 1-1 Broad Haven
Neyland, another team coming down from a higher division, were held to a 1-1 draw by Broad Haven. Joe Gale’s scored for the hosts but Broad Haven’s Marco Valentine also slotted home to ensure both teams shared the spoils in a tightly contested match.

Solva 4-1 Johnston
Newly promoted Solva enjoyed a dream start to life in the higher division with a convincing 4-1 victory over Johnston. Josh Bland led the way with a brace, while Lucas Price and Kieran Price added to the scoreline. Craig Bendall’s solitary goal for Johnston was not enough to spark any really inspiration for the tigers.

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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4 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY AFC Women and Girls have praised their under-13s after another strong showing at the third and final FAW Festival of the season.

The young Bluebirds travelled to Colliers Park in Wrexham on Saturday (Apr 4), where they once again impressed with their performances.

Club officials said the girls had performed fantastically well throughout the season, adding that everyone at Haverfordwest County was incredibly proud of their efforts.

The squad for the day was Libby O, Ela I, Ines M, Mila E, Scarlett C, Rachel B, Lydia H, Lilly M, Zara E, Leila P and Lillie EJ.

Well done girls.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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5 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

RESULTS from week 22 of the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association Friendly League have been confirmed, with Badgers recording a comprehensive 10-0 win over Lamphey and St Twynnells edging past Cosheston 6-4.

An earlier fixture also saw Cosheston claim a 10-0 victory over Reynalton.

Several matches were postponed during the week, including Kilgetty v Carew, Llanteg v St Twynnells and Hundleton v East Williamston.

St Johns had the bye.

Latest results:
Cosheston 4 St Twynnells 6
Badgers 10 Lamphey 0
Cosheston 10 Reynalton 0

League table after week 22:
East Williamston — Played 19, Won 13, Drawn 0, Lost 6, Shot difference 169, Points 126
St Johns — Played 20, Won 12, Drawn 1, Lost 7, Shot difference 132, Points 118
Reynalton — Played 20, Won 8, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference 24, Points 99
St Twynnells — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 2, Lost 7, Shot difference 9, Points 99
Carew — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 9, Shot difference -12, Points 98
Hundleton — Played 19, Won 10, Drawn 1, Lost 8, Shot difference -7, Points 97
Llanteg — Played 18, Won 10, Drawn 0, Lost 8, Shot difference -16, Points 95
Badgers — Played 20, Won 7, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -104, Points 89
Cosheston — Played 19, Won 7, Drawn 2, Lost 10, Shot difference -39, Points 88
Lamphey — Played 20, Won 9, Drawn 0, Lost 11, Shot difference -71, Points 80
Kilgetty — Played 19, Won 6, Drawn 1, Lost 12, Shot difference -85, Points 73

League officials have reminded clubs that all outstanding matches must be completed by midnight on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

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Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

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6 hours ago

April 5, 2026

Herald Sport

Cup final dream slips away as Newcastle Emlyn battle back to seal 20-19 win in windy Carmarthenshire Cup clash

AMMAN UNITED YOUTH saw their Carmarthenshire Cup final hopes ended in heartbreaking fashion on Saturday (Apr 4) as Newcastle Emlyn snatched a 20-19 victory in a dramatic semi-final.

Played in difficult, windy conditions, the contest was fiercely competitive throughout, with Amman left to rue a series of handling errors that allowed the visitors back into the game.

Newcastle Emlyn made the stronger start, taking an early 3-0 lead through a penalty and then missing a chance to add to their tally.

Amman responded well and took control of the first half. Captain Ceian Lewis crossed following a well-worked catch-and-drive to put his side 5-3 in front. Toby Slater then produced an excellent touchline conversion in tough conditions to extend the lead to 7-3.

Amman continued to build momentum when Harvey Duncan made a sharp break down the wing to score their second try. Slater was again on target with an impressive conversion in the wind, giving his side a 14-3 lead at the break.

But the game turned soon after the restart. A costly Amman mistake allowed Newcastle Emlyn back into the contest, with the visitors scoring in the corner before adding the conversion to close the gap to 14-10.

Amman appeared to have steadied themselves when Kelston Fairhurst powered over from another catch-and-drive, stretching the lead to 19-10.

However, Newcastle Emlyn refused to give in. Strong forward play brought them another try, and the conversion cut the deficit to just two points at 19-17 as the pressure mounted in the closing stages.

The decisive moment came in the final five minutes when another Amman handling error handed Emlyn a crucial opportunity. The visitors worked their way into range and slotted a late penalty to edge ahead 20-19.

Amman had one final chance to rescue the game and opted for a catch-and-drive from a late penalty, having already found success with that tactic earlier in the match. This time, though, Newcastle Emlyn held firm to deny them and secure their place in the final.

It was a bitter end for Amman United Youth, who had looked in control at half-time, but Newcastle Emlyn showed resilience and composure when it mattered most.