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A celebration of legendary Welsh tries
SOME tries have cemented their place in Welsh rugby folklore and during November S4C’s Clwb Rygbi Rhyngwladol will be asking the public what they think is the most legendary try ever scored for Wales.
As part of the Chwedlau (Legends) season on S4C, rugby fans are invited to vote for their Cais i Gymru (Try for Wales), by picking their favourite try from a short-list selected by a panel of experts at the BBC Wales produced Clwb Rygbi. The three-person panel includes former Wales captain Gwyn Jones, Clwb Rygbi host Gareth Rhys Owen and commentator Gareth Charles.
The list is made up of tries scored during the Five or Six Nations Championship, or during the Autumn Internationals, and contains one try from each decade since the 1960s, plus one extra try to honour Gareth Edwards on his 70th birthday year.
The short list was revealed during S4C’s live coverage of Wales v Australia on Saturday, November 11, and posted on the s4c.cymru/caisigymru website
The Cais i Gymru short-list:
- 60s – Barry John v England – 1969
- 70s – Phil Bennett v Scotland – 1977
- 80s – Adrian Hadley v England – 1988
- 90s – Craig Quinnell v France – 1999
- 00s – Ryan Jones v Scotland – 2005
- 10s – Alex Cuthbert v England – 2013
- Additional Try: Gareth Edwards v Scotland – 1972
Go to the s4c.cymru/caisigymru website to watch and vote for your favourite, and the top try will be announced during S4C’s live coverage of Wales v New Zealand on Saturday, November 25.
One member of the panel who had the tough task of selecting the shortlist was Clwb Rygbi presenter Gareth Rhys Owen, who is fronting S4C’s live coverage of this year’s Autumn Internationals and the 2018 Six Nations.
Gareth Rhys Owen says; “As a nation, we appreciate a particular brand of rugby based on flair and imagination, as opposed to raw power like the English and the Springboks, for example. Barry John, Gareth Edwards, Phil Bennett, Shane Williams – they are our heroes. Maybe the final list will exhibit some of the tries we associate with the traditional ‘Welsh’ style of play.”
The sport has been transformed since the days of the legendary Welsh team of the 1970s, but Gareth believes that some of that attacking instinct still exists today.
“Rugby is such a structured game these days and it’s much harder to score tries from open play. But I don’t think the ‘Welsh Way’ has disappeared.
“Warren Gatland wants to develop a more open style of play, more similar to the Scarlets, so I think that’s promising. There are also a few new players in the squad this time too and that’s what excites me about this autumn.”
Go to s4c.cymru/caisigymru to vote for your favourite. Voting closes at 11.00pm on Friday, November 24. It’s free to take part but you can only vote once.
Sport
New Hedges Saundersfoot win cup final in style.
Division Four Cup Final
New Hedges Saundersfoot 7-1 St Ishmaels Reserves
The Division Four Cup Final between New Hedges Saundersfoot and St Ishmaels reserves took place at Monkton Swifts, witnessed by an eager crowd. The game, officiated by Sean O’Connor, with Gareth Elliot and Dean Driscoll as assistant referees, promised an intense battle for the coveted trophy.
From the onset, New Hedges Saundersfoot showcased their dominance. Owen, Miles, Davidson, and Marsh all getting on the score sheet leading to an impressive goal tally.
The Mice never gave up and battled well but they struggled to contain their opponent’s attacking quality. Thomas Williams managed the one and only goal for Tish.
The final score stood at an emphatic 7-1 in favor of New Hedges Saundersfoot, underlining their superiority throughout the match.
New Hedges Saundersfoot emerged as deserved victors, clinching the silverware and adding a significant achievement to their season. Their comprehensive victory in the cup final will undoubtedly be celebrated by players and fans alike. Despite falling short of promotion in their league campaign, this triumph will serve as a testament to their talent and resilience on the field.
In conclusion, the Division Four Cup Final witnessed a commendable display of skill and determination from both teams. Congratulations to New Hedges Saundersfoot for their outstanding performance and well-deserved victory in the final.
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Tigers second division Cup Champions
In a thrilling Pembrokeshire Division Two Cup final under the floodlights of Bridge Meadow Stadium, fans witnessed an epic battle between Monkton Swifts reserves and Johnston. Despite Monkton Swifts reserves being touted as favorites, Johnston proved their mettle from the outset.
The game kicked off with a burst of energy as Johnston’s center half, Craig Bendall, seized an early opportunity to put his team ahead just ten minutes into the match. However, Monkton Swifts’ prolific Scotsman, Davis, swiftly responded with an equalizer, showcasing the resilience of the favourites.
The momentum shifted again when the dynamic duo of Alfie and Scott Crawford of Johnston orchestrated a beautifully executed goal, putting Johnston back in the lead at 2-1.
As the game progressed, Monkton Swifts brought in reinforcements, including Ben Steele, to regain control. Their efforts paid off when Jordan Kilby leveled the score at 2-2 with just under 20 minutes remaining.
But the Crawfords had other plans. Combining once more, Scott provided the assist for Alfie, who coolly finished to put Johnston ahead once again.
With time running out, Monkton Swifts launched a relentless onslaught in search of an equalizer. However, Johnston’s defense held firm, defying the odds to clinch the Division Two Cup title in a memorable victory.
The match showcased the passion and determination of both teams, with Johnston emerging as deserving champions in a fiercely contested final at Bridge Meadow Stadium.
Sport
Promotion, relegation and everything in between.
As we come to the end of the 2023-2024 season it’s time to look at the winners and losers so to speak as most promotion and relegation battles are now all sewn up.
We begin at the very top where Goodwick United have blown away the first division to become deserved champions elect. At the opposite end of the table Fishguard Sports struggled all season and we comfortably relegated, going down with them are Neyland who’s relegation was confirmed a few weeks ago. Neither team were cut adrift and battled right until the end which is credit to both outfits, sometimes relegation can act as a spring broad and both clubs will be hoping this is the case.
Monkton Swifts reserves were the outstanding team in the second division and were a cut above the rest on their journey to becoming league champions on 56 points with an impressive plus 61 goal difference. As Monkton can’t be promoted due to their first team being in the first division it allowed both Herbrandston and St Ishmaels to be promoted. Herbrandston finished in third on 40 points, whilst the Mice just beat them to second place ending up on 42 points. Both clubs will now use the summer to prepare for the step up that awaits.
At the opposite end of the division, Cosheston never really got going and after their points deduction ended on a lowly 6 points which is never going to be enough to avoid relegation. The second relegation place was much closer with St Clears, Carew reserves and Broad Haven all being in a dog fight for the majority of the season. Broad Haven showed good fight and character which steered them clear of trouble while Carew found form at a key time, which means St Clears will play their football in the third division next season.
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