Goodwick United 7-0 Carew

Goodwick United put on a commanding performance with a 7-0 triumph over Carew. The home side proved too powerful for their opponents, with Rhys Dalling and Rhys Jones each bagging two goals. Matty Delaney, Will Haworth, and Daniel Bryce also got their names on the scoresheet. As one of Pembrokeshire’s top teams, Goodwick will aim to build on this dominant win as they progress to the next round.

Hakin United 13-0 Clydach Sports

Hakin United were in ruthless form as they dispatched Clydach Sports 13-0. Jack Britton led the charge with an impressive five-goal haul, while Liam Parks netted a hat-trick. Jack Griffiths, Jay Kilby, Kieran King, Justin Harding, and Mason Dolling all contributed to the comprehensive scoreline. Hakin, one of the premier teams in Pembrokeshire, will be keen to continue their pursuit of the cup after this emphatic victory.

Merlins Bridge 7-3 Treboeth United

Merlins Bridge secured a thrilling 7-3 victory over Treboeth United in an exciting encounter. Nathan Evans was the star of the show, scoring a hat-trick, while Tom Jago, Jason Griffiths, Hayden Dimond, and Ashton Plunkett all found the back of the net. Treboeth’s Liam Manning, Cori Jones, and Matthew Colley fought valiantly but could not prevent the home side from taking the win. Merlins Bridge will be pleased with their attacking display and will look to build on this result.

Monkton Swifts 5-4 Clarbeston Road

In a dramatic local derby, Monkton Swifts edged out Clarbeston Road 5-4 in a high-scoring affair. Dylan Davies was the standout performer with four goals, and Liam Butland added another. Clarbeston Road fought hard with goals from Laurie Haworth, Matthew Davies, Greg Brown, and Ben John, but it was the Swifts who held on to secure the victory. Monkton will be happy to progress after such a closely contested match.

Neyland 1-2 Cwm Wanderers

Neyland were narrowly defeated 2-1 by Cwm Wanderers in a closely contested match. Ben Gale scored for Neyland, but goals from Joseff Shaw and Corey Raven-Sayce gave the visitors the edge. Despite a valiant effort from Neyland, Cwm Wanderers held firm to secure the win and advance to the next round.

Plough Colts 0-2 Pennar Robins

Pennar Robins comfortably saw off Plough Colts 2-0, with Kieran Smith and Jamie Wilkes scoring the goals. Pennar demonstrated their class and will look to carry this momentum forward into the next round.

Tenby 2-0 Blaen-y-Maes

Tenby continued their fine form with a 2-0 victory over Blaen-y-Maes. Sam Butler and Scott Ferney were on target for Tenby, who have been one of the most impressive sides this season. This win further cements Tenby’s status as one of the top contenders in the competition.

Analysis:

Pembrokeshire’s leading teams, Goodwick United and Hakin United, demonstrated their superiority with commanding wins, while Tenby showed their credentials with a solid 2-0 victory. With such dominant performances, Goodwick and Hakin are likely to be among the favourites to claim the title, with Tenby also emerging as a serious contender in this year’s West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Broad Haven 4-4 Solva

In an exhilarating, high-scoring encounter, Broad Haven played out a 4-4 draw with Solva. Marco Valentine netted twice for Broad Haven, with Owen Sheppard and Shane Howells also getting on the scoresheet. Solva responded through Josh Bland, who scored a hat-trick, and Lucas Price, ensuring the points were shared in this thrilling clash.

Camrose 1-3 Fishguard Sports

Fishguard Sports claimed a 3-1 victory over Camrose, with a clinical display of attacking play. Andrew John scored the only goal for Camrose, but Fishguard’s offensive strength proved overwhelming. Anthony Couzens, Luke Thomas, and Ieuan Llewellyn all found the net to guide their side to victory.

Carew II 0-2 Hakin United II

Hakin United II earned a solid 2-0 win over Carew II. Rowan Dixon and Tom Edmonds were the scorers for the visitors, with Carew struggling to break down Hakin’s defense. It was a well-executed performance that saw Hakin advance with all three points.

Johnston P-P Merlins Bridge II

The match between Johnston and Merlins Bridge II was postponed, with no further details available at the time of writing.

Lawrenny 1-6 Narberth

Narberth cruised to a commanding 6-1 victory over Lawrenny. Owen James scored the lone goal for Lawrenny, but Narberth’s attacking prowess was on full display as Steffan Williams scored twice, and Ashley Williams, Chris Brown, Conor Bowen, and Ryan Williams each found the back of the net in a comprehensive win.

Analysis:

The 14th December 2024 fixtures saw a blend of thrilling draws and dominant victories. Broad Haven and Solva shared the spoils in an action-packed 4-4 draw, while Fishguard Sports, Hakin United II, and Narberth all secured convincing wins. Narberth’s 6-1 triumph over Lawrenny was the standout result of the day, highlighting their attacking firepower.

Premiership Division:

Cross Keys 30 – Narberth 24

NARBERTH nearly pulled off one of the season’s most memorable comebacks after trailing 30-7 at halftime. The Otters fought back fiercely in the second half, scoring 17 unanswered points with tries from No 8 Roy Osborne (2), centre Harrison Griffiths, and fly-half Jonathan Rogers. Despite their determined effort, they fell just six points short, securing two bonus points for scoring four tries and finishing within seven points. Skipper Tom Powell was named Narberth’s ‘Player of the Match.’ The Otters now face a crucial relegation battle against bottom-placed Newcastle.

Championship Division (West):

Tata Steel 42 – Crymych 5

Crymych faced a daunting challenge against league leaders Tata Steel, who dominated the match from start to finish. Crymych’s only points came from hooker Lee Griffiths, as they trailed 21-5 at halftime. Unable to break through Tata’s defense in the second half, they conceded another 21 points to lose 42-5.

Laugharne 41 – Whitland 12

Laugharne completed the double over Whitland with a comprehensive 41-12 victory in this local derby. The home side raced to a 22-0 halftime lead, and although Whitland managed to score two tries in the second half through Tom Hughes and Oli Bujega, Laugharne remained in control throughout. This win strengthens Laugharne’s position in second place in the section, behind Lampeter Town.

Division Two (West):

Fishguard & Goodwick 29 – Milford Haven 13

Fishguard & Goodwick secured a dominant win over Milford Haven, completing the double over their rivals. The Seagulls controlled possession and scored five tries, while Milford Haven managed just one. Fishguard’s tries came from Kial Keane, Cai Llewellyn, Liam Wilkes, Rhys Evans, and Rhys Lewis, with Mark Jones converting two. Milford Haven fought hard, with scrum-half James Trueman kicking two penalties and prop Dai Sweeny scoring their only try. Despite a late effort from Milford, Fishguard held on for the win.

Division Four (West) A:

Pembroke 29 – Pembroke Dock Harlequins 28

In a thrilling local derby, Pembroke narrowly defeated Pembroke Dock Harlequins by a single point. The Quins led 28-21 in the final stages, but Pembroke mounted a late comeback. Danny Davies scored a try, and Jared Sherratt’s calm penalty in the dying moments secured the victory for Pembroke, who had earlier fallen behind to tries from Jack Price and Craig Barnett for the Quins. Pembroke took revenge for an earlier defeat to the Quins this season.

Division Three (West):

Tumble 31 – Haverfordwest 28

Tumble won a tightly contested match against Haverfordwest, who fought back until the final whistle. Haverfordwest’s tries came from Ollie Roberts, Guy Barrons, and Jack Codd, but Tumble’s attacking pressure, combined with solid defense, saw them hold on for a 31-28 victory. The win keeps Tumble in second place in the table.

WRU Division One Cup – Last 16:

Bridgend Athletic 24 – Tenby United 19

Tenby United came close to securing a quarter-final spot after leading 16-5 at halftime against Bridgend Athletic. However, they faltered in the second half as Bridgend Athletic turned the game around with four tries. Tenby could only manage a drop goal from Lloyd Thomas and one try in the second half, while Athletic scored through Ben Owen, Mike Powell, Tom Jenkins, and Geraint Richards, with Rhys Williams converting two.

Division Three Cup – Last 16:

Cardigan (Walkover) vs Newtown

Cardigan advanced to the quarter-finals of the WRU Division Three Cup after Newtown were unable to field a team, giving Cardigan a walkover despite Newtown’s home advantage.

WRU Division Four Cup – Last 16:

Dreigiau Emlyn 15 – Neyland 26

Neyland secured a hard-fought victory over Dreigiau Emlyn, leading 13-7 at halftime. Dreigiau Emlyn briefly took the lead early with a try from Sam Forrester-Evans, but Neyland responded with a penalty from Oli Rothero and tries from Owen Hamer and Patrick Bellerby. Despite a late penalty from Dreigiau Emlyn, Neyland held on for the win and remain the only Pembrokeshire club left in the competition.

Athletic Battle Hard Against League Leaders:

Pontyclun 26 – Narberth Athletic 19

Narberth Athletic played bravely against league leaders Pontyclun, scoring three tries through Llew Jones and Shane Rossiter (who also converted two), but fell short in a 26-19 defeat. Pontyclun capitalized on key penalties and tries from Ewan Jones and Joe Williams, as well as a flawless kicking display from Nicky Theaker, who slotted four penalties and two conversions.

Bulls Beaten by Better Side on the Day:

Tylorstown 32 – Teirw Crymych 17

Teirw Crymych’s strong first-half performance wasn’t enough to overcome Tylorstown, who scored 17 unanswered points in the second half. Crymych had led 17-15 at halftime, but Tylorstown dominated after the break, claiming a 32-17 victory to advance to the last eight of the competition.