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Quins win thriller with Cardigan

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3 years ago

September 5, 2022

PEMBROKE DOCK Quins made a fine start to the season with a hard earned bonus point win over a more experienced Cardigan side.

It was the Teifisiders who got off to the better start, with the Quins conceding three penalties in the opening 5 minutes, but luck was on their side as the visitors failed to capitalise on them.

But with the Teifisiders firmly entrenched in the Quins 25, something had to give and after 12 minutes veteran Loose Head Prop Andrew Fletcher powered over half way out and Outside Half Llyr Jones added the extras.

Just three minutes later the Quins hit back in dramatic fashion when Outside Half Euan MacDonald put in a long raking grubber kick which just eluded Right Wing Tom Donovan, but in form Centre and Captain Gethin Bradney was on hand to touchdown near the corner flag for an unconverted try to pull the score back to 5-7.

Cardigan on the other hand were still on top, and it was not long before Llyr Jones added a penalty on 30 minutes and then just on half time Cardigan Hooker Rhodri Parry Jones forced his way over the Quins Line. Llyr Jones converted to send the visitors in 5-17 at the break.

At the start of the second half the Quins had it all to do, and they responded superbly, another grubber kick from Euan MacDonald ended up in the hands of Gethin Bradney and the Captain, leading by example, touched down near the posts, Euan MacDonald converted to pull the score back to 12-17 within just three minutes of the restart.

Llyr Jones pushed his side into a 12-20 lead with a penalty on the hour in one of the visitors rare forays into Quins territory.

As the rain was falling the Quins were getting the better of things. Scrum Half Keiron Machin soon forced his way over half way out for a try which Euan MacDonald converted to make it a one point game at 19-20.

As the game entered the final stages the Quins were asking serious questions of their opponents and with just 10 minutes left they forced a penalty 35 yards out. Up stepped Euan MacDonald to send his penalty shot over via the upright to put the Quins into the lead for the first time in the Match at 22-20.

The Quins now were not letting up silencing the visitors crowd in the process, they forced at another long range penalty, this time the ball dipped under the bar.

The visitors, under pressure, made a mess of the clearance, and the quick thinking Second Row Liam Scourfield was on the spot to take a quick lineout to his fellow partner in crime Ben Gibby and the young Second Row made no mistake as he touched down wide out for the vital bonus point try which went unconverted to end the scoring.

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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.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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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

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Haverfordwest RFC names Team of the Week

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15 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.