Sport

Cross Country Championships success

Published

9 years ago

February 17, 2017

On your marks: Runner set off for another race

THE DYFED SECONDARY SCHOOLS Cross Country Championships, which took place on Tuesday, February 7, were once again a great success.

On a perfect day for cross country running – showery, cool and a little muddy underfoot – over 250 runners from more than 25 secondary schools from across Brianne, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Llanelli made their way to the magnificent Parc Dinefwr in Llandeilo.

It is a fantastic venue, which once again attracted a large number of visitors, and hosted the 2017 Dyfed Secondary Schools Cross Country Championships, organised by Carmarthen Harriers Athletics Club and sponsored West Wales Freemasons Provincial Council.

The Dyfed Championships returned to a venue that is now used to hosting big matches, especially after the Welsh Championships and SIAB Schools International cross country events have been held there in the last three years.

The course was set up on the field right in front of the excellent Newton House at the park with a small and large lap, and athletes battled well through some boggy parts after the overnight wet conditions. The Year Seven Girls started things off and the Year Eight/Nine, Year 10/11 and the Year 12/13 races followed.

Schools from the four areas were all represented and on the day.

Participating Schools: Dyffryn Aman, Bro Myrddin, Bro Dinefwr, Maes Y Gwendraeth, QE High, Dyffryn Taf, Llandovery College, Strade, Coedcae, Brianne, Glan Y Mor, St Michaels, St John Lloyd, Preseli, Greenhill, Sir Thomas Picton, Pembroke, Milford Haven, Tasker Milward, Bro Gwaun, Bro Teifi, Penweddig, Bro Pedr, Aberteifi, Penglais, Tregaron, and Aberaeron.

In the Inter-Area team competition (six to score), Brianne found themselves very strong in many of the junior age groups, winning every team event. Pembrokeshire scored the most points in the middles. Ceredigion and Llanelli also scored well.

A squad of 12 in each age group were selected by the team managers to compete for Dyfed Schools in the Welsh Schools Cross Country Championships in Brecon on Saturday, March 18. Dyfed Schools have an outstanding record in the Welsh Schools Cross Country Championships, winning the overall team title every year except once since 1991.

On Thursday, March 16, it will be the turn of the primary school children to take centre stage as the 2017 Dyfed Primary Schools Cross Country Championships arrives at the Showground in Nantyci, Carmarthen.

Last year’s event saw over 1,300 children take part and this year is set to be another bumper turnout. Races starting at 4.30pm will be for Years Three to Six Boys and Girls, with medals awarded to the first three individuals and teams.

Full results from the Secondary Schools event and information ahead of the Primary Schools championships can be viewed on the Carmarthen Harriers AC website.

Sport

Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

Published

20 hours 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.

Sport

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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21 hours 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.

Sport

Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

Published

22 hours 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.