Seagulls and Mariners make KO Cup progress

Both Fishguard and Goodwick and Milford Haven RFC are safely into the quarter finals of the Pembrokeshire Knockout Cup after both came through their Round One matches this week.

On Tuesday, it was the Seagulls who opened the competition by winning away at Aberaeron in an entertaining clash, the visitors prevailing 37-22, with tries from No 8 Simon James (2), flanker Chris Shousha, outside half Kial Keane, centre Mike Jenkins and flanker Mark George. Keane and centre Sam Kurtz added a conversion apiece, with the latter also kicking a penalty.

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Simon James scored a brace for The Seagulls

 

Round grabs four tries for Mariners

Then on Friday flanker David Round crossed four times as The Mariners notched up a 77-0 home win over St Davids, crossing for the game's opening try, before further first half scores from winger Craig Thomas (an 80 metre interception), No 8 Ben Groves, outside half Efan Morgan, Round again, and centre Dan Jenkins.

It was Jenkins who sliced through again early in the second half, before winger Jamie Lewis sped over twice, and Round added his third and fourth scores on his return to First XV action with the club.

Morgan and half back partner Dan McClelland completed the try scoring late on, against a St Davids side that deserves credit for again fulfilling their cup obligations without hesitation as Lewis added six conversions despite the high winds at The Obs.

Fishguard will now play the winners of Pembroke and Cardigan in the last eight, with Milford at home to holders Tenby United.

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David Round crossed for four tries for The Mariners

Further first round ties are scheduled next week.

Outstanding Preliminary round games, to be completed by August 31st, are:
Haverfordwest v Aberystwyth (Saturday, August 26th)
Neyland v Pembroke Dock Quins (TBC)
Crymych v Whitland (Wednesday, August 23rd)
Pembroke v Cardigan (TBC)
Byes: Tenby United, Llangwm.
 
The quarter finals, to be completed by November 31th, are as follows:
Milford Haven v Tenby United
Pembroke or Cardigan v Fishguard
Neyland or Pembroke Dock Quins v Llangwm
Haverfordwest or Aberystwyth v Crymych or Whitland