Carew blow Town away

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5 years ago

June 28, 2021

CAREW picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday (Jun 26) as they beat Haverfordwest to leapfrog them into fourth place in Division 1.

Haverfordwest won the toss and elected to field but Carew made a good score of 193-8 in their 45 overs.

Tim Hicks and Nick Davies shared 69 runs for the first wicket as they started well.

Hicks reached a score of 23 but he was the first to fall as he was caught by Ashley James off the bowling of Dai Davies.

Davies then reached his half century, hitting five four and two sixes in a score of 51, but he saw Nick Scourfield out in similar fashion to Hicks.

Dai Davies then bowled his namesake Nick on 51 as Carew’s good start was undone as they slipped to 84-3.

Rhys Davies and Lewis Hicks took over in the middle and they shared 27 runs for the fourth wicket.

Hicks reached 19 but he was then bowled by Johnny White and Shaun Whitfield was bowled by Jake Merry as Carew were reduced to 125-5.

Luke Hicks and Rhys Davies shared 30 runs for the sixth wicket.

Davies was dropped by Danny Potter but soon after Luke Hicks was caught by Nikhil Mathias off the bowling of Merry on a score of 15 (1 six).

Davies made his way to a score of 30 but he then saw James Hinchcliffe caught by Jack Scriven off the bowling of Dai Davies who finished with figures of 4-35.

Davies reached 36 with two fours but he couldn’t add to his score as he was caught by Dai Davies off the bowling of White.

Carew reached 193-8 meaning Town would need 194 to win the game.

However, Town lost opener Mikey Jones early on when he was trapped leg before by Shaun Whitfield.

Whitfield also had Danny Potter caught by Nick Scourfield as Town slipped to 16-2.

That became 33-3 as Nikhil Mathias was caught by Lewis Hicks off the bowling of Ceri Brace on a score of 17.

Dai Davies did not last long at the crease as he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Sam Harts to leave Town on 40-4.

Jake Merry added 9 to the total but he was caught by Nick Davies off the bowling of Iori Hicks.

Archie Thomas hit a six but he was caught and bowled by Brace as Town slipped into further trouble on 66-6.

Ben Field had hit two fours as he reached 23 but he was then caught and bowled by Brace.

75-7 soon became 75-8 as Ashley James was bowled by Hicks.

Shaun Whitfield picked up his third wicket to finish with figures of 3-21 as he bowled Johnny White and Hicks also claimed his third wicket as he bowled Clive Tucker.

That saw Hicks finish with figures of 3-22 while Ceri Brace also claimed figures of 3-22.

That brought the game to a close as Carew sealed victory by 102 runs.

Haverfordwest County Under-13 girls shine at final FAW festival

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2 days 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.

South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls: Friendly League week 22 results

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2 days 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.

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Amman United Youth suffer agonising semi-final defeat

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2 days 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.