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Rugby player rewarded with ‘President’s Cap’


Long overdue: Geraint Bowen proudly holds his President’s Cap.
AFTER 34 years, a Pembrokeshire rugby player has finally been awarded a cap for playing for his country. Geraint Bowen was awarded the cap in front of 300 guests at a celebration dinner in the Millennium Stadium ahead of Wales’ match with Fiji earlier this month. Bowen, having played for Wales against Canada as a 24 year old, received his Presidents Cap in recognition of playing for his country.
Historically, Wales didn’t award caps to players who played Canada, however the Canadians received caps from their rugby union. The game, played at Burnaby Lane in 1980 was won by Wales 24-7, and the Welsh side included legends of the game, including Brynmor Williams, and six foot five British Lion lock, Bob Norster.
In rectifying the non-presentation of caps back in 1980, Geraint was awarded his cap by WRU president Dennis Gethin, as his family proudly looked on. Full back Bowen played for Llanelli, Narberth and he was the youngest player to make his county debut for Pembrokeshire, at the age of 17.
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Goodwick United seal third consecutive league title

Goodwick United 2 – Pennar Robins 0
GOODWICK United have been crowned league champions for the third season in a row, following a composed 2-0 victory over Pennar Robins.
Manager Chris O’Sullivan praised his side for getting “over the line” and is now urging them to complete the season unbeaten. Should they win their final two matches, Goodwick will have lost just once in three league campaigns—an extraordinary run that underlines their dominance in Pembrokeshire football.
After a tightly contested first half, the deadlock was broken three minutes after the restart. Will Haworth delivered a pinpoint cross that was met with a superb 12-yard volley from Matthew Delaney. The lead was doubled in the 68th minute when midfielder Rhys Jones curled a trademark free-kick into the bottom corner, sparking early title celebrations.
Goodwick’s dominance in recent seasons has been nothing short of remarkable. With just one league defeat in three years, they are now pushing to go down as one of the county’s all-time great sides.
Merlins Bridge cruise as Milford United turn attention to Cup
Merlins Bridge 4 – Milford United 1
MERLINS Bridge made light work of struggling Milford United, sealing a comfortable win at the Pembrokeshire Sports Village to claim their eighth league victory of the season.
The Wizards took control late in the first half, with Jason Griffiths smashing in a volley from Nathan Evans’ cross before Jordan Thomas added a second moments later, glancing in a Hayden Dimond free-kick.
Milford showed some resilience after the break and pulled one back on 63 minutes when Scott Reid slotted home following a clever assist from Joey Jones. But the hosts hit back almost immediately, with Nathan Evans finishing from close range. Substitute Ben Davies, returning from injury, completed the scoring in stoppage time after an unselfish square ball from Dimond.
Although league survival appears unlikely for The Robins, their attention now turns to the Senior Cup Final, where they face fierce rivals Hakin United in a bid to salvage their season with silverware.
Devonald’s late equaliser lifts St Ishmaels in relegation scrap
St Ishmaels 2 – Kilgetty 2
A LAST-GASP strike from captain Brennan Devonald kept St Ishmaels’ survival hopes alive, as they clawed back a vital point after trailing Kilgetty by two goals.
Teenager Mason Abbott looked to have secured all three points for the visitors with a goal in each half, putting Kilgetty firmly in control. But Tish weren’t done. They reduced the deficit when Kyle Marsh scored past his brother—Kilgetty goalkeeper Kurtis Marsh—in a family twist to the relegation drama.
Then, deep into stoppage time, Devonald pounced on a loose ball to fire home a dramatic equaliser, sparking jubilant scenes and securing what could be a crucial point in their battle for safety.
St Ishmaels are now three points clear of the drop zone, but must await other results to confirm their survival.
Leahy double pushes Carew closer to danger
Tenby 3 – Carew 1
TENBY delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat local rivals Carew, who now sit just two points above the relegation places.
Shaun Whitfield set up Jonty Bennett to open the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute, but Carew responded swiftly. Former Tenby man Curtis Hurlow levelled matters after good work from Jerome Williams.
The second half, however, belonged to Joe Leahy. The Tenby striker struck in the 57th and 81st minutes with two composed finishes, sealing all three points for The Seasiders and leaving Carew looking nervously over their shoulders.
Relegation picture: Advantage Tish as Milford target cup glory
St Ishmaels’ dramatic draw leaves them in a stronger position in the fight for survival, three points clear of the relegation zone with just one game remaining. While their fate isn’t yet sealed, the late equaliser could prove decisive.
Milford United, meanwhile, face near-certain relegation, but their attention is now firmly fixed on the Senior Cup Final. A win over Hakin United would offer a welcome silver lining to a difficult season and the chance to lift silverware against their greatest rivals.
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Llanybydder edge past Llangwm in spirited clash

Llangwm 17 – Llanybydder 19
IN A fiercely contested battle at Pill Parks, Llanybydder secured their second win of the season, narrowly overcoming Llangwm in a match that showcased the grit and determination of two sides rooted near the bottom of Division Four (West) A.
Despite difficult campaigns for both clubs—this season and in recent years—their continued commitment to the game is a testament to the enduring spirit of Welsh grassroots rugby. These are the clubs where many begin their journey, and their dedication week in, week out deserves recognition.
Although Llangwm outscored their opponents three tries to two, it was Llanybydder who emerged victorious, capitalising on key moments and punishing their hosts’ ill-discipline.
Llanybydder, who had already beaten The Wasps 24-20 earlier in the season, took a 13-5 lead into the break thanks to tries from Mathew Rollins and Osian Roberts, with Roberts also adding a penalty. Their defence, bolstered by several permit players, stood firm under pressure, with captain Jack Evans once again leading from the front.
Llangwm responded through Ethan Edwards, playing on permit from Amman United, who crossed for an unconverted try in the first half.
The Wasps looked brighter after the restart, scoring twice through Dan Richards—finishing a fine team move—and Josh Griffiths. One of the tries was converted by Breig Matthews. However, their inability to convert early pressure into points ultimately cost them. Dominating the first quarter, they camped on Llanybydder’s line but came away empty-handed—a factor that loomed large in the final outcome.
Two second-half penalties from Osian Roberts proved decisive, sealing a hard-earned 19-17 win for the visitors.
Llanybydder will now avoid finishing bottom of the table, while both teams can take pride in their performances in what has been a testing season.
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Hakin United advance to semi-finals of West Wales Cup

Vikings too strong for Dafen Welfare in quarter-final clash
Dafen Welfare 1 – Hakin United 3
HAKIN United booked their place in the semi-finals of the West Wales Intermediate Cup with a confident 3-1 victory away at Dafen Welfare on Saturday.
The win sets up a mouthwatering semi-final encounter with St Josephs, who knocked out Goodwick United in the previous round.
It was captain Ryan Wilson who opened the scoring for the Vikings in the 18th minute, lashing home from the edge of the area after a neat lay-off from Shane Walsh.
Dafen levelled 20 minutes later through Elliott Jones, whose superb 20-yard free-kick left the keeper rooted to the spot.
But the visitors responded in style. Liam Parks restored Hakin’s lead just before the break, racing onto a Jack Britton through ball and rifling a shot into the top corner.
Midway through the second half, Britton got on the scoresheet himself, heading in from close range after a goalmouth scramble to make it 3-1.
Dafen’s hopes of a comeback were dashed in stoppage time when Scott Evans received a second yellow card, leaving the home side down to ten men.
Hakin saw out the closing minutes with composure, sealing a deserved win and keeping their cup dreams alive.
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