Sport
Merlins Bridge U14s girls celebrate league title success
YOUNG footballers from across Pembrokeshire are celebrating after Merlins Bridge U14s Girls secured the league title in the West Wales Women and Girls League.
The team confirmed their place at the top of the table after an away victory against Carmarthen Stars, capping a memorable season for the squad.
Title-winning season
The achievement follows the club’s decision to enter the West Wales Women and Girls League at U14 level, giving the players the chance to test themselves against teams from across the region.
Coach Jan Bojanowski said the success was a proud moment for the players, families and club.
The squad is made up of girls from across Pembrokeshire, who have shown commitment throughout the season and continued to develop as a team.
Growing girls’ football
Merlins Bridge AFC said the title win reflects the strength of girls’ football in Pembrokeshire and the increasing opportunities now available for young female players.
The team’s success is also a boost for grassroots football locally, with more girls taking part and representing their clubs in competitive leagues across West Wales.
The players celebrated with trophies and the league cup after completing their title-winning campaign.

Sport
Wales fans can back local rugby clubs through autumn tickets
SUPPORTERS buying tickets for Wales’ autumn international fixtures can now help raise money for their local rugby club.
The Welsh Rugby Union has launched a new Club Commission Scheme, allowing fans purchasing tickets through my.wru.wales to select any rugby club in Wales to receive £2 from every ticket bought.
The initiative has been introduced ahead of the Nations Championship and is designed to create a direct funding stream from international matchday ticket sales into grassroots rugby.
The money raised will support local clubs with facilities, participation, volunteers and the development of future players, coaches and referees.
WRU Community Director, Geraint John said: “Grassroots rugby is crucial to the future of the game in Wales.
“Local clubs develop future players, coaches, referees, volunteers and supporters who sustain Welsh rugby for generations to come.
“This scheme ensures that the support generated by the national team travels directly back into local communities across Wales, showing how every club matters.”
Wales international Tomos Williams said local clubs remained central to the game.
He said: “Local clubs are massive for rugby in Wales. They are where most of us started out and have been really important in terms of support throughout our careers.
“As a squad, we’re really looking forward to the new Nations Championship and hopefully seeing big crowds at Principality Stadium this autumn.
“It’s great that fans can also support local rugby clubs when buying tickets with the new Club Commission Scheme.”
Supporters can choose their club before buying tickets via my.wru.wales.
Tickets for Wales’ autumn fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and Japan are on sale now.
Sport
Pupils try new sports at Community Clubs event
More than 100 children took part in a day of sport at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun
MORE than 100 pupils from Years 4, 5 and 6 enjoyed a day of sport and activity at a Community Clubs event held at Ysgol Glannau Gwaun earlier this month.
The event, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire and sponsored by Valero, gave young people the chance to try a range of sports delivered by local clubs.

Activities included archery and golf sessions led by Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun, as well as rugby with Fishguard & Goodwick RFC, hockey with Fishguard & Goodwick Hockey Club, and bowls with Fishguard & Goodwick Bowls Club.
The event was designed to encourage participation, build confidence, and strengthen links between schools and community sports clubs, helping pupils discover new ways to stay active outside school.
Dan Bellis, from Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “This was the second year we have run this event and, as with last year, it was great to see so many children taking part and being active.
“A big thanks to all the students for their enthusiasm, to the local clubs for their support and delivery, and to the Young Ambassadors for being excellent role models.”

Sport
Narberth U11s continue winning form with victory over Haverfordwest
NARBERTH CRICKET CLUB’S Under-11 side produced another impressive performance on Monday evening, defeating Haverfordwest in a closely contested junior fixture.
Batting first, Narberth posted 95-3, which translated to a net score of 280 under junior cricket scoring rules. Haverfordwest replied with 77-11, finishing on 222 after losing wickets throughout their innings.
Poppy Phillips top-scored for Narberth with 17 runs, helping to anchor the home side’s innings.
The bowling attack proved decisive, with Danny Evans returning figures of 3-12 and also contributing seven runs with the bat. Archie Young claimed 1-9 and scored seven runs, while Charlie Morton (1-4), Kai De Silva (1-7), Morgan Rees (1-8), Lewis Roberts (1-10) and Tommy Phillips (1-12) all chipped in with wickets.
The victory continues a strong season for Narberth’s young cricketers, who have shown both depth in batting and discipline in the field.
A photograph shared by the club after the match showed a smiling Narberth squad celebrating the win in the evening sunshine.
Photo caption:
Victorious Narberth U11s after their win over Haverfordwest (Pic: Narberth Cricket Club).
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