Sport

Quins too good for Saints

Published

10 years ago

January 28, 2016

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League 3 West

Pembroke Dock Quins 31

St Davids 0

PEMBROKE DOCK QUINS picked up a bonus point victory on Saturday as they thumped St Davids 31-0.

The game was the only one to be played in Pembrokeshire at the weekend as the pitch was deemed playable despite heavy and persistent rain. The conditions did not make things easy for the players but both put in battling performances and it was the Quins who proved too strong for a struggling Saints side.

It was the Quins who started the better on their own Bierspool pitch and were ahead early when Carl Williams touched down for the opening try before the conversion was missed. The Saints battled back but could not find a way over the line but they came up against constant pressure from the Quins. The Quins played well and came close to adding a second try but were held up by good defensive play from the Saints. That pressure finally told as the Quins did eventually score their second try when Jason Keates bundled his way over the line.Jonathan Rogers, playing with Narberth’s permission, took the conversion attempt but his effort was just wide of the posts.

Both sides battled away in the closing stages of the first half in the rain with the pitch continually cutting up. The Saints had a chance to get themselves on the scoresheet shortly before half time as they were given a penalty in front of the posts. John Miles took the kick but he slipped as he did which caused the ball to go wide of the posts to leave the half time score at 10-0 to the Quins. Early on in the second half Charlie Dearden raced clear for the Quins to touch down under the posts to make it 15-0 before Damien Miller slotted an easy conversion. Thomas Doyle then burst through in similar fashion to score his side’s fourth try, touching down under the posts once more with Miller successful with the conversion to make the score 24-0.

They had their fifth try soon after as the Saints failed to cope with the attacking threat from the Quins. Doyle again picked up the ball before running through to score with Miller adding the extra two points for a 31-0 scoreline. The Saints pushed for a late consolation but it never came as the Quins held on for their sixth win of the season.

The win cements their fourth place in the table and they will now be looking to push on towards the top three. On Saturday, the Quins face bottom side Llangwm while St Davids are at home to Neyland.

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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Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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14 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.