Sport

Bluebirds’ unbeaten run ended by Met

Published

4 years ago

April 4, 2022

HAVERFORDWEST County slipped to a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Cardiff Metropolitan at Cyncoed Campus on Saturday (Apr 2), a result which brought an end to the Bluebirds’ six-match unbeaten run in the JD Cymru Premier.

Harry Owen’s goal at the end of the first-half gave the Archers an interval lead, before substitute Danny Williams levelled the game with 20 minutes to play.

However, goals from Eliot Evans and Lewis Rees gave the hosts a two-goal cushion in the closing stages. Alaric Jones’ late strike provided some hope, but it wasn’t enough as County left empty-handed.

The result, which is manager Nicky Hayen’s first defeat since taking charge in January, sees the Bluebirds drop down a place to eighth (second in the Play-Off Conference) with five games remaining.

Hayen made three changes to the team that drew 0-0 with Connah’s Quay Nomads last week, with Ryan George, Ricky Watts and Jordan Davies starting in place of Kyle Patten, Kurtis Rees and Williams.

Chances were few and far between in a scrappy first-half in the capital, with neither side able to settle into any rhythm.

Jack Wilson put a dangerous ball into the area inside the opening five minutes, but the Archers defence were able to clear their lines.

With both teams offering very little threat from open play, set pieces looked to be the most likely source of opportunities in the opening 45 minutes, as Elliot Scotcher put a dangerous ball into the area which somehow evaded everyone and rolled to safety.

The hosts thought they had taken the lead when the ball was put into the net from a free-kick, but the flag went up for offside as the game remained goalless.

However, they did find the net with half-time approaching as Dylan Rees’ pass was intercepted inside the area by Owen, and the striker curled the ball into the left corner to put the Students ahead.

Hayen made three changes at half-time in an effort to turn the tide in the second-half, with Alaric Jones, Williams and the returning Kieran Lewis replacing George, Watts and Alhagi Touray Sisay.

There was certainly an improvement from County after the break, as the visitors created the first chance following the restart when Williams’ cross-cum-shot went narrowly over the crossbar.

Ben Fawcett, who was part of the Wales C team that recorded a famous 4-0 win over England C in Caernarfon on Wednesday night, went close to finding an equaliser when his shot from outside the area was saved low down by Alex Lang.

The Bluebirds were level just minutes later though. Following a quickly taken free-kick, the ball was worked down the right side and, after reaching the byline, Davies chipped a ball into the area which was met by the head of Williams to set up a grandstand finish.

The momentum appeared to be with Hayen’s side at this stage, but five minutes later they were behind again as the ball fell kindly to Eliot Evans, who powered his shot home from inside the area to make it 2-1.

Lee Idzi’s sharp reaction save denied Evans a second goal, but with the end of regular time approaching, Owen’s ball across the face of goal picked out Rees at the back post, and he tapped into an empty net to double the Archers’ advantage.

Jones did provide a glimmer of hope in injury time when he powered a shot in from close range, but Christian Edwards’ side held on to claim all three points and bring an end to County’s impressive recent run of form.

Up Next

Late try gives Narberth seconds victory over Pembroke

Don't Miss

Aberaeron hold off battling Quins

Sport

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

Published

10 hours 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

Published

10 hours 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

If you’d like, I can also turn this into a shorter snippet for the website or expand with quotes, season context, or upcoming fixtures.

Sport

Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

Published

14 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.