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SEASIDERS STUN PROMOTION HOPEFULS

Published

11 years ago

March 17, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Tenby 23

Newcastle Emlyn 18

TENBY UNITED produced one of their finest performances of the season, as they welcomed high flyers Newcastle Emlyn to Heywood Lane, and proceeded to put a dent in the visitors promotion hopes.

The home side have been inconsistent at times but showed what a force they can be in this Division when all their players with Premiership and Championship experience are available to them.

The visitors were perhaps their own worst enemy as ill-discipline meant they played nearly half the game with only fourteen men on the field as Swansea referee Greg Morgan was nothing if not quick in handing out cards. Centre Alun Howells received the first yellow for a ruck infringement just before half time, followed at the start of the second half by lock Arwel Davies for repeated line out offences. No sooner were Emlyn back to fifteen men than replacement second row Bleddyn Davies received a red card, having only been on the field for a minute, for allegedly kicking an opponent.

Playing with the strong wind at their backs Emlyn got off to the better start with Shaun Leonard opening the scoring after just two minutes with a penalty from the halfway line. This was quickly followed by a try from a scrum inside the Tenby twenty two when the ball was moved wide to allow winger Dan Davies to cross for a try in the corner. Two minutes later Davies extended Emlyn’s lead with another penalty as the visitors, using the wind well, camped in Tenby’s twenty two.

The crucial score of the game came around the twenty minute mark when the visitors were penalised at a ruck on the halfway line. Scrum half Jonathan Rogers took a quick tap, Tenby moved the ball wide and then back infield to the supporting Rogers who crossed for an excellent try in the corner.

Emlyn’s second try was somewhat fortuitous when it came, an attack down the right wing saw full back Leonard chip into the visitors twenty two. The ball was gathered by the Tenby outside half Toby Smith whose attempted clearance kick into the strengthening wind was charged down by Leonard. The full back had the presence of mind to pick the ball up and fed supporting winger Dan Davies who crossed for his second try, this one converted.

After the break, Rogers quickly slotted a penalty for the home side after two minutes. Tenby half backs Rogers and Smith used the wind effectively and then brought powerful centre Jack Guerreiro into the game with some strong runs. The Emlyn defence began to creak and after some ten minutes play a run by the centre back into the Emlyn forwards saw him create enough room for right wing Jordan Asparassa to cross for Tenby’s second try.

Down to fourteen men for the rest of the game Emlyn showed a great deal of character and came back at the home side. Some strong runs by flanker Gareth Patterson and Arwel Davies took play into the Tenby half but a number of attacking situations went begging when either the ball was lost in contact or the wrong option was taken out wide. Patterson and co-flanker Owain Powell were outstanding in the work they did in the loose, but too often they were greatly outnumbered at the breakdown.

Tenby came back at Emlyn and with five minutes to go scored their third try. After a series of rucks in the Emlyn twenty two the ball was moved wide by the home side and number eight Rob Weston appeared on the left wing and had enough pace and strength to cross in the corner. Preston then stepped up and allowed for the wind to convert the try from the touchline to give the home side the lead for the first time.

Roared on by their enthusiastic supporters there was no way Tenby were going to allow Emlyn back into the game and Rogers duly kicked another penalty to seal the home sides deserved victory.

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Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

Published

2 days 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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2 days 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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2 days 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.