Sport
Sport Awards Nominations Announced

THE waiting is over and the nominations for the 2018 Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have been revealed.
A total of 192 nominations have been received – nearly 50 more than last year – in 14 categories for individuals and teams involved in different sports across the County.
The three finalists in each category will be announced in the Western Telegraph on November 21. The overall winners will be unveiled at a gala ceremony at Folly Farm on November 30, organised by Sport Pembrokeshire.
The awards are sponsored by Valero, the Western Telegraph, Folly Farm, and Radio Pembrokeshire.
Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet Member for Economy, Tourism, Leisure and Culture, said: “We’re pleased that so many people have yet again taken the time to nominate individuals and teams from our sporting community to be recognised in the Sport Pembrokeshire awards.
“The awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge the hard work of our coaches and volunteers and to celebrate the achievements of our local sportspeople.”
The nominations are as follows:
(some individuals/teams received more than one nomination)
Contribution to School Sport
- Duncan Hart
- Jonny Williams
- Nicola Hayton
- Staff at Ysgol Gelli Aur
- Matthew Vaughan
- Adam Lewis (Ysgol Harri Tudur)
- Victoria Planner (Milford Haven Comprehensive)
- Ysgol Bro Gwaun students
- Mary Immaculate School
- Adele Bevan
- Ell Lewis
- Gemma Tawn
- Jonny Evans and Justin Richards
- Bruce Evans
Student Contribution to School Sport
- Millie Arnold
- Paddy Gallagher
- Jazz Miller (Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi)
- Efa Wilson (Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi)
- Lucy Harding & Sophie Williams (Haverfordwest High VC)
- Izzy Huddlestone, Kya Gillane-Heywood and Rhian Powell (Haverfordwest High VC)
- Alfie Wheeler (Squash)
- Morgan Williams (Ysgol Harri Tudur)
- Ellee Dunning (Ysgol Greenhill)
Club Organiser
- Wayne & Kelly Griffiths (Pembrokeshire Harriers)
- Alison Dixon (Haverfordwest Tennis Club)
- Kathy Hicks (Narberth Netball Club)
- Steve Whitmore (Pembrokeshire Disabled Bowlers)
- Jeff Arnold (Milford Tritons Cycling Club)
- Carol & Wesley Cole (Carew Running Club)
- Tracey Keane (Zumba)
- Rob John (Canoeing)
- Stefan Jenkins (Cricket)
- Phil Jackson (Target Shooting)
Senior Team
- Fishguard & Goodwick Ladies Hockey Club
- Neyland Cricket Club
- Cleddau Crusaders Cricket Team
- Steph and Gemma Amos (Bowls)
- Hook Ladies Cricket Team
- Pembrokeshire Puffins Disability Swimming Squad
- Ysgol Greenhill Senior Rugby Team 2017/18
- Neyland Ladies Bowls Team
- Pembroke RFC 1st XV
- Goodwick United AFC
Junior Team
- Ysgol Dewi Sant under 16’s Rugby Squad
- Penrhyn School
- Neyland AFC under 12’s
- STP Inclusive Zone Basketball Team
- Just Tri Junior Triathlon Club
- Mia Walsh and Tom Richardson (Gymnastics)
- Pembroke School u15 Football Team x2
- Pembroke Octopush Club under 16’s
Unsung Hero
- Jon Mills (Tenby Cycles)
- William McGarvie (Neyland Judo Club)
- Laurence Worth (Pembrokeshire Harriers)
- Richard Cox (Porthmawr Surf Lifesaving Club)
- Paul Howard (Milford Athletic Football Club)
- Kristian Speake
- Andrew Williams (Herbrandston Football & Cricket)
- Rhodri Lewis (Crymych Cricket Club)
- Ben Mathias-Milsom (Neyland Cricket Club)
- Trefor Evans (Cricket)
- Paul Webb (Cricket)
- Richard Brazell (Merlins Bridge Junior Football Club)
- Jane Sposito (Pembs Hurricanes Wheelchair Basketball)
- Ted Sanders (Neyland Bowls Club)
- Simon Morgan (Neyland FC)
- Gareth Thomas (Fishguard FC)
- Richard Arthur (Cresselly CC)
- Darren Rogers (Weightlifting)
- Alex John (Weightlifting)
- Stephen Donovan (Weightlifting)
- Brian and Colin Thomas (Football)
- Becky Thomas (Haverfordwest Ladies Hockey Club)
Disability Sport Award
- Ryan Foot (Rugby)
- Alex Gulliksen (Sailing)
- Simon Eaton (Bowls) x2
- Pembrokeshire Special Needs Gymnastics Club
- Matthew Evans (Target Shooting)
- Robbie Jamison (Target Shooting)
- Raymond Lillicrop (Bowls)
- Jonathan Hubbard (Bowls)
- Rhys Davies (Swimming)
- Jack Wood (Swimming)
Junior Disability Award
- Lily Rice (WCMX) x2
- Emma Wilkinson (Sailing and Swimming)
- Kirsty Jones (Swimming)
- Millie Randall (Boccia, Swimming and Gymnastics)
- Libi Phillips (Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby and Racing) x2
- Leon Davies (Target Shooting)
Girls U16’s
- Chloe Hale (Athletics)
- Seren Thorne (Shooting and Tetrathlon)
- Kasumi Tran (Golf) x2
- Flavia Jenkins (Athletics) x2
- Katie Dickinson (Bowls)
- Kasia Cook (Athletics)
- Carys Worby (Golf)
- Seren Mitchell (Weightlifting)
- Emily Roberts (Football)
- Tirion Eynon (Cricket)
- Seren Rowlands-Higgins (Gymnastics)
- Lowri Hart (Badminton)
- Lucy Wintle (Athletics)
- Ella Wintle (Athletics)
Boys U16’s
- Dylan Phillips (Athletics and Rugby)
- Kieran Fox (Scooter)
- Rhys Daley (Football & Cricket)
- Gruff Green (Sailing)
- John Probert (Boxing)
- Loui Davies (Cricket)
- Evan Watts (Cricket)
- Dan Davies (Weightlifting)
- Alfie Luger (Gymnastics)
- Joshua Maynard (Athletics and Boxing)
- Sam Hodgson (Surf Kayaking)
- Iori Humphreys (Athletics)
- Kyle Kenniford (Football)
- Tomos Griffiths (Triathlon)
- Alex O’Sullivan (Boxing)
Male Achievement
- Simon Holliday (Cricket)
- Sean Hannon (Cricket)
- Seth Morris (Surfing) x2
- Dylan Scott (Boxing)
- Wil Lloyd (Athletics)
- Rhys Davies (Swimming)
Female Achievement
- Heather Lewis (Athletics / Race Walking)
- Caryl Jones (Athletics / Marathon)
- Steph Amos (Bowls)
- Marie Tilley
- Chloe Hood (Weightlifting)
- Swyn Williams (Rowing)
- Gabrielle Ridge (Canoe Slalom)
- Alice Bevans (Autograss Racing)
Club of the Year
- Tenby Aces Cycle and Tri Club
- Pembrokeshire Special Needs Gymnastics Club
- FF Dancers (x 14 nominations)
- Carew Cricket Club
- Saundersfoot Bowling Club
- Just Tri Junior Triathlon Club (x2)
- Clarbeston Road AFC
- Milford Haven Gymnastics Club
- Cleddau Gymnastics Club
- Cresselly Cricket Club
- Hermon Tug of War Club
- Pembrokeshire Puffins
- Strength Academy Wales
- St. Florence Girls AFC
- Pembroke RFC
- Hakin United AFC
- Park Run Haverfordwest
Coach of the Year
- Amy Yelland (Pembs Special Needs Gymnastics Club)
- Rob Lewis (Kilgetty Football Club and Lawrenny Cricket Club)
- Rob Williams (Lawrenny Cricket Club)
- Simon Roach (Weightlifting)
- Finola Findlay (FF Dancers)
- Rosie Myers (Sailing)
- Sarah McGillivray (Gymnastics)
- Gemma Tawn (Gymnastics)
- Martin Dyde (Athletics)
- Richard Owens (Sailing) x8
- Jim Horner (Weightlifting)
- Bill Davies & Gary Phillips (Tug of War)
- Tamara O’Leary (Pembs Puffins)
- Wayne Griffiths (Athletics)
Sport
Solva sailor Micky Beckett leads British medal surge in Mallorca

Pembrokeshire sailor Micky Beckett has once again cemented his place among the sport’s elite, securing his fourth consecutive victory in the ILCA 7 men’s dinghy class at the prestigious Trofeo Princesa Sofia regatta.
Hailing from the coastal village of Solva, Beckett sealed the title with a day to spare — a remarkable feat that underscores his dominance on the international circuit and sends a strong signal ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic campaign.
His win was one of nine medals earned by the British Sailing Team in Mallorca, with Great Britain finishing top of the medal table ahead of Australia and China.
Beckett, who has steadily climbed the ranks in recent years, is now one of the standout figures in British sailing. Known for his consistency and calm approach on the water, the 29-year-old has made the ILCA 7 fleet his own, and his continued success reflects the strength of both his individual talent and the support around him.
“If this week is anything to go by, the future is bright for the British Sailing Team,” said performance director Mark Robinson — a nod to Beckett’s influence and the broader success of the squad.
While Beckett led the charge, fellow Brit Emma Wilson also delivered a standout performance. The two-time Olympic bronze medallist won 14 of 21 races in the iQFOiL foiling windsurfing class, earning her the prestigious Princess Sofia Trophy — the event’s top honour.
“It’s crazy – I wasn’t expecting it at all,” said Wilson, 25. “There are names on this trophy like Ben Ainslie, people I’ve looked up to since I was a kid. To have my name on there now is pretty cool.”
The British team also took home gold in the 49erFX (Saskia Tidey and Freya Black), 470 (Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris), and Nacra 17 (John Gimson and Anna Burnet). There were silver medals for Lily Young (Formula Kite) and Elliot Hanson (ILCA 7), while Ellie Aldridge (Formula Kite) and Daisy Collingridge (ILCA 6) each claimed bronze.
Sport
Goodwick edge closer to perfect season

Kilgetty 0 – Goodwick United 3
GOODWICK United are just one game away from completing a flawless league campaign after a dominant 3-0 victory away at Kilgetty.
Nathan Greene opened the scoring with a thumping header on 13 minutes, meeting Will Haworth’s pinpoint corner. Haworth then turned scorer just before half-time, glancing in Luke Hayward’s free-kick to double the lead.
Rhys Jones wrapped things up from the penalty spot after Rhys Dalling was brought down in the box.
Manager Chris O’Sullivan now turns his attention to the final fixture at Phoenix Park against Tenby, where his side will aim to complete an unbeaten league season.
Pennar Robins stay in top-four hunt
Pennar Robins 3 – Clarbeston Road 1
PENNAR Robins kept their hopes of a top-three finish alive with a solid 3-1 win over Clarbeston Road at Bush Camp.
Ben Adams struck twice, either side of a Jamie Wilkes goal, to seal the win. Adams and Wilkes gave the hosts a 2-0 lead at the break, but Richard Bevan pulled one back for the visitors in the second half.
Adams netted his second in the 88th minute to put the result beyond doubt and keep Pennar in touching distance of Monkton Swifts, with two matches left to play.
Swifts confirm Milford relegation
Milford United 0 – Monkton Swifts 4
MILFORD United’s relegation from Division One was confirmed on Saturday as Monkton Swifts cruised to a 4-0 win at Marble Hall.
Paul Miller was instrumental for the visitors, assisting goals for Billy Davis and Liam Butland before scoring one himself. Jack Clarke added a fourth after the break, converting from Ben Steele’s cross.
Monkton remain third, just ahead of Pennar Robins, with both sides battling for a top-three finish in the final weeks.
Milford now turn their attention to the Senior Cup Final against Hakin United.
Wizards and Vikings share derby spoils
Merlins Bridge 0 – Hakin United 0
A TIGHT and tense derby between Merlins Bridge and Hakin United ended in a goalless draw at the Pembrokeshire Sports Ground.
Both teams had opportunities, with Mark Jones going close for Hakin and Mason Dolling striking the side netting. For the Wizards, substitute Ben Davies had the ball in the net, only for the flag to go up for offside.
Hakin now shift focus to the Senior Cup Final against Milford United, while Merlins Bridge can take heart from a resilient defensive performance.
Sport
Narberth Athletic overpower Llangwm as St Davids claim dramatic win

Narberth Athletic 61 – Llangwm 10
NARBERTH Athletic delivered a dominant display to defeat Llangwm 61-10 in their latest Division Four (West) fixture.
Llangwm showed promise in the early exchanges, particularly at scrum time, where their front row of Ieuan Power, Ben Elrick, and Matthew Rees competed well. However, it was the home side who controlled the scoreboard.
Narberth opened the scoring after 31 minutes with a converted try from prop Shay Norcross. That breakthrough was followed by a blistering five-minute spell in which captain Harry Phillips crossed three times, all converted by Shane Rossiter, giving the hosts a commanding 28-0 lead. Llangwm responded before the break with a penalty from Breig Matthews.
In the second half, Narberth extended their lead with tries from Brad Cramb and Stephen J Brown, the latter again converted by Rossiter. Llangwm briefly rallied with a converted try from No 8 Matthew Rees, but Narberth’s bench provided a strong finish. Will Davies touched down twice, while Rossiter added another try and two further conversions, finishing the match with a personal haul of 21 points.
St Davids 31 – Pembroke 24
ST DAVIDS sealed a league double over Pembroke with a thrilling 31-24 home win, a match that also marked the unveiling of the John James Memorial Scoreboard, in honour of a much-loved club stalwart.
The visitors struck first through a penalty from Jarred Sharratt, but St Davids hit back with a try from captain Nathan Foster, converted by Bob Froy. Pembroke regained the lead when Barry Alderman-John crossed for a try in his final game, also converted by Sharratt.
St Davids responded before the interval through player-coach Morgan Griffiths, who scored his first try of the afternoon, again converted by Froy.
The second half saw the momentum swing back and forth. Evan Davies put Pembroke back in front with a try, before a Froy penalty levelled the scores. A converted try from Fraser James gave Pembroke the lead once more, but Griffiths proved the difference, completing his hat-trick with two more tries—both converted by Froy—to secure victory for the Saints.
The win also saw St Davids lift the Willington Slate, an annual trophy contested between the two clubs.
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