Sport

Creative support for Cymru Women’s Euro debut

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6 months ago

July 1, 2025

AS CYMRU’S Women prepare to kick-off in Switzerland this weekend for their Euro 2025 debut, many projects are happening across the country and beyond to celebrate this monumental achievement.

The Welsh Government’s £1million Euro 2025 Partner Support Fund is supporting 16 organisations to host a range of events, creative projects and learning resources to highlight Welsh talent, whilst building a legacy that will inspire future generations and promote greater participation in sport and culture.

Three flagship projects are bringing this celebration to life:

Literature Wales has commissioned acclaimed poet Sarah McCreadie to document Cymru’s Euro journey with fourteen original poems. Sarah, who will travel with the team to Switzerland, brings both her passion for football and poetry to the role.

“This is my dream!” said Sarah. “Football and poetry are great passions of my life and are woven together – especially in Wales. Our football folklore, identity, Fishlock’s deft strike of the ball, our Y Wal Goch songs – they’re all poetry! I’m privileged to be handed the Bardd’s pen to capture our adventure.”

A powerful new film by director Aaliyah MacKay celebrates Eleeza and Rosheen Khan, Wales’ first female Muslim referees and coaches. The sisters, who describe themselves as ‘football activists’, are breaking barriers in the game and inspiring women from all communities.

“At the heart of this project are questions of equality, diversity and inclusion,” explained Aaliyah. “By showing how two Muslim women have challenged stereotypes, we want to show that football belongs to all of us.”

Rosheen Khan added: “In South Asian culture you don’t see many men or women in football and we want to create a legacy in the game and inspire people like us to take part.”

A landmark pitch-sized mural of Jess Fishlock has transformed Splott Football Park in Cardiff, making history as the first full-size pitch mural dedicated to a female footballer in Europe. Created by Welsh artist Regan Gilflin and Cardiff studio UNIFY, the artwork celebrates Fishlock’s legacy as Cymru’s most capped footballer.

Jess Fishlock said: “It’s a huge honour to represent Cymru and to be part of a first-of-its-kind mural celebrating our history-making appearance at the Euros. I’m so proud seeing the mural in the area I grew up in and played when I was younger. I hope it inspires boys and girls to fall in love with the game.”

Minister for Culture and Sport, Jack Sargeant, will be heading to Switzerland to show his support for Tîm Cymru. He said: “This weekend marks a watershed moment for Welsh football as our women’s national team takes to the pitch for their first ever European Championship. The pride we feel as a nation isn’t just about what happens on the field – it’s about what this achievement represents for Wales and future generations.

“I’m delighted that our £1million Euro Partner Support Fund is bringing to life diverse projects that celebrate this historic milestone through our uniquely Welsh lens. Each project captures the Welsh spirit of creativity, inclusivity and determination.

“These initiatives are more than celebrating today’s achievement. They are about building a lasting legacy that will inspire more young people to engage with sport. I look forward to supporting our team in Switzerland and witnessing firsthand how sport can unite communities and showcase Welsh talent on an international stage. Pob lwc!”

Sport

Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

News

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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10 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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15 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

HAVERFORDWEST Rugby Football Club has announced its latest Team of the Week, celebrating standout performers from across the junior age groups following another busy weekend of fixtures.

Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

Team of the Week – 14 December 2025

U7s: Ollie Bromham & Arthur Slee
U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

Coaches thanked players and families for their continued support as Haverfordwest RFC moves through the winter fixtures, saying the positivity around the club remains a key part of its success.