Sport

First disability cricket club established

Published

10 years ago

April 28, 2016

Tom Sinclair

Blue Lightening: Cricket for mixed ability disabled young people is now available

HAVERFORDWEST Blue Lightening, which is the youth element of Haverfordwest Cricket Club, will be welcoming their newest members to their ‘Blue Lightening Disability’ squad.

In conjunction with Cricket Wales’ Disability Officer Les Randell, the club’s coaches ran a number of winter indoor sessions alongside Pembroke Dock Cricket Club, introducing cricket to young people and vulnerable adults with disabilities in the community.

Cricket Wales are looking to establish a pathway for elite players to move into Development Improvement Hubs with the ambition of representing their country.

Les said: “The enthusiasm shown in Pembrokeshire to include all people in the game of cricket is great. Haverfordwest has become the sector leader in providing a stimulating and energetic environment which welcomed these newest players and their families.

“The coaches in Haverfordwest have individuals who are passionate and driven to ensure that all ability levels are included at their sessions. The session planning, work rate and motivation has been infectious in ensuring that the club has established their own team which will hopefully play games across Wales this season.”

Jonathan Twigg, Disability Lead Coach, has been leading the sessions alongside fellow Coach Rick Walton and the club’s Head Coach, Simon Williams. Assisting within these sessions were local students Louisa Twigg and Zora Pavarak, who reported that the rapport established within the sessions contributed to establish a consistent and successful learning environment.

Jonathan said: “Haverfordwest is an InSport and ECV accredited club which prides itself on creating a family environment, both on and off the pitch. ‘Blue Lightening’ has teams at U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19, which incorporate all levels of ability into the weekly practice sessions, age group teams and holiday sports camps.

“Alongside the ‘Blue Lightening’ teams, the club is also successful at senior level, with four Saturday sides who also entered the National T20 and Welsh cups in 2016.

“The Senior Indoor League Side recently played at the ECB National Final, held at Lourdes, which is a first for the Oldest Club in Wales.”

To follow the progress of all the teams at Haverfordwest Cricket Club, such as the Blue Lightening Disability Squad, follow the club’s Facebook page, follow them on Twitter at @HwestCC or visit their website.

If any player, young or old, wishes to find out more about playing the game or attending the weekly practice sessions, contact the club’s coaches by calling 01437 763615 or emailing [email protected].

Sport

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

Published

51 minutes 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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1 hour 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

Published

5 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.