Feature Match – Division Four (West) A:

 

Wasps win well at Pill Parks against young Seasiders’ Seconds

 

Llangwm 42 - Tenby United Athletic 19

 
Referee: Kevin Evans (Llechryd)
 
Llangwm collected their first league win of the season with a cracking win over a youthful Tenby United Athletic side that had veteran hooker Nicky Guymer alongside a number of last season’s youth team and other in their early 20s gaining vital experience.
 
The Wasps’ team was far mor experienced and their entire squad showed total commitment, with their forward strength evident, especially in the later stages, even with a number of replacements.
 
Their determination was typified by winger Jack Roberts, perhaps the most diminutive player on view – as replacement kicker Harry Makepeace made a hash of a penalty from 30 metres and Roberts gave chase from the time the ball left his boot to snatch it from under the noses of the Seasiders standing underneath the posts and turned three lost points into seven as Makepeace slotted the simple conversion!
 
George James had given Llangwm an early lead with a well-struck penalty and they thought Alfie Elrick has scored a corner try from a clever Euan McDonald long pass – but the referee spotted a foot in touch,
 
Tenby clawed their way into contention with some strong forward surges in which Owen Grieve, Cal Earland, Mikey Ryan and skipper Lewis Rossiter were involved before Grieve gained the touch-down and Harry Rossiter converted.
 
They increased their led to 14-3 when Cai Lewis crossed, both converted by Alfie Pryor – but with a few errors creeping in they allowed Llangwm back in and they took a 15-14 lead into the break as Harry Makepeace twisted his way and Jake Thomas dived over, one of them converted by James.
 
The Seasiders opened the second half scoring with an Evan Watson try before James added his second penalty for The Wasps – and they showed their forward power from a line-out drive which started on their 22 and almost reached the line – and they claimed a deserved try from Jonathan Clout.
 
They followed with Jack Roberts’ opportunist try and Harry Makepeace and Jake Thomas grabbed a second try each as reward for his support play in a terrific patch for the home side.
 
It was an afternoon that was a credit to Division Four (West) A so well done to both teams and referee Kevin Evans, who was the recipient of some vile abuse from a few loud-mouthed yobs in the stand. Llangwm Rugby deserves far better and despite my request to stop it with children around, they refused, even when I told them the WRU has a strict behaviour code which could leave the Wasps with a punishment that a smashing club like theirs, which has a huge majority of real rugby followers, certainly wouldn’t
 deserve!
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Llangwm: Ollie Davies: Jack Roberts; George James; Joe Johns; Alfie Elrick: Euan McDonald; Dylan Philpott: Joe Newton, Phil Llewellyn; Callum Jenkins: Jake Thomas; Luke Sandell: Ryan Cole; Finley Phillips; Morgan Rees (Capt). Replacements: Jonathan Clout; Gethin Thomas; Jordan Evans; Will Morgan; Dan Richards.
 
Tenby United Athletic: Luke Hartland: Darcy Langston; Louie Treadaway-Williams; Tomas Jones; Keanu Williams: Alfie Pryor; Cai Lewis: Lewis Rossiter (Capt); Nick Guymer; Mikey Ryan: Owen Grieve; Cal Earland: Josh Griffiths; Jayden Allen; Taz Richards. Replacements: Rob Clark; James Morgan; Harry McDonald; Hudson Diment; Cian Knights; Evan Watson; Tyler Evans.
 
 

 

Premiership Division:

 

Otters beaten after bright start

 

Neath 33 - Narberth 19

 
Narberth made a very bright start against Neath at The Gnoll and in the opening stages they deservedly built up a 12-point lead by playing the type of rugby they are capable of coach Lloyd Thomas and his staff, but then they were unable to maintain their momentum and paid the inevitable price.
 
They also failed to turn pressure into points at other key times and allowed The All Blacks to take control when they should have been looking to build on that successful early start, where livewire flanker Jac Delaney made his presence felt early, working well with Max Rodda-Lodder and skipper Tom Powell before powering his way through to the line for Jonathan Rogers to add the extra points.
 
Then Ashley Sutton popped up from full back to add a second try, this time unconverted, and it looked very promising for The Otters.
 
But then Neath regrouped and by the interval were 21-12 ahead, thanks to tries from prop Mason Morgan, winger Willis Wood and hooker Kian Jones, all converted by outside half Paul Short.
 
No 8 Casey Williams increased Neath’s led before replacement Sam Davies claimed The Otters’ third try, converted by Rogers, to keep them to just seven points adrift – but late errors not only stopped their chances of a result but allowed The All Blacks to add a late try by second row Matthew Davies, converted by Short, to give a final scoreline that flattered the home side a little, to say the least.
 
Disappointed Narberth coach Lloyd Phillips told PembrokeshireSport.co.uk
“This was another game where we started really well, with constructive rugby and two unopposed tries but then we went into our shells to go 21-12 down.
 
“And that was the score going into the final quarter and still in with a chance but we made basic errors and conceded soft tries so we didn’t achieve at least one or two bonus points in away games.
 
“We had an excellent, experienced referee, which was great but we know that this was a game which we might have won if we hadn’t given them too much respect.”
 
Narberth: Ashley Sutton: Dean James; Ryan Davies; Aled Davies: Harrison Burke: Jonathan Rogers; Lewys Gibby: Josh Wrigglesworth; Tom Clarke; George Rossiter: Iestyn Wood; Caleb Salmon: Jac Delaney; Tom Powell (Capt); Max Rodda-Lodder. Replacements: Lewis Jones; Bradley Davies; Osian Charles; Jesse James; Sam Davies; Ilan Phillips; Hedd Nicholas; Bowyn Clarke.
 


 

Division One (West):

 

Tenby ease through as Preseli Men pouch two late bonus points

 

Tenby United 34 - Crymych 24

 
Two tries by talented centre Max Brindley helped Tenby United secure their expected success against Crymych but not before they had allowed The Preseli Men had done well to battle back into contention with some spirited second half play.
 
Brindley has also helped out in the back and second row this season but he showed his finishing power as he scored the first Seasiders’ try in each half, with Gwion Jones adding the second before the oranges and Liam Price adding the fourth now that he is back doing well on his return to action at Heywood Lane.                                                                                                                                                                                      
Harry Rossiter added all four conversions before Jon Hill opened Crymych’s account and other scores followed from ace try scorer Tomos Lewis (2) and Scott Parker-Williams, plus two conversions from Jac Davies.
 
The Seasiders’ alarm bells were ringing but Rossiter landed two penalties to make the game safe – before a Davies penalty saw The Preseli Men bagging two bonus points for showing their competitive spirit.
 
Tenby United coach Jonathan Evans told PembrokeshireSport.co.uk afterwards.
“We played really well to lead 14-0 at half time and double that score to ensure a bonus point – and then we sat back and paid the price.
 
“They are a useful team and showed real spirit to claw their way back and forced us to make the game safe with two penalties.
 
“So, when they came back with a penalty to secure a second bonus point it was deserved – and we know we will face another tough match when we visit Crymych later on.”
 
Tenby United: Jordan Asparassa (150): Liam Price; Max Brindley; Brad Cramb: Jackson Gravatt: Harry Rossiter; Gwion Jones: Jack Davies; Jack Brown; Rob Luly: Tom Barrass (Capt); Alex Jenkins: Cian Evans; Josh Hamer; Dan Colley. Replacements: Hywel Baker; Iwan Duffy; Ethan Morgan; Luke Dedman; Fletcher Broadhurst; Mathew Lewis.
 
Crymych: Deiniol Mathias: Tomos Lewis; Jac Griffiths; Lawrence Headlam; Dafydd Phillips (Capt): Jac Davies; Dafydd Bryan: Harri Vaughan; lee Griffiths; Tomos Davies: Luke Freebury; Scott Williams-Parker: Llyr Davies; George Nelson; Tom Taylor. Replacements: Sion Wilson; Aled Harries; Rhydian Howells; Jon Hill; Osian Hill.
 
 

Division Two Cup:

 

Blues make headway in National Divisional Cup

 

Morriston 24 - Haverfordwest 33

 
Haverfordwest played really well to reach the last 16 of their divisional cup with this win over a strong Morriston side from Division Two (West Central), who carry the rather unflattering nickname of  ‘The Monkeys’ and play at Maes Collen.
 
The Blues hit the ground running as their forwards worked as a unit and their backs were solid in defence and ready to attack when the platform was there.
 
They were 16-0 ahead at half time with well-worked tries by winger Luke Dyer and full back Logan Young alongside a conversion and two penalties by influential young outside half Ifan Williams, who is growing with confidence with every game.
 
He was involved in both tries alongside flanker Ioan Hawkridge-Jones, the man of the match in recognition of his support play. The first came from good turnover ball and swift pass that put Dyer over in the corner and the second from a smart set-piece move involving Liam Hughes and Iestyn Arnold before Young sliced through the gap.
 
The Blues added their third try after the interval by No 10 Williams alongside the conversion and two more penalties late on after the home side had fought back.
 
They scored tries by Christian White, Matthew Davies, Jack Rodon and Jack Russell alongside two conversions by Benjamin Jenkins – but The Blues had enough in hand to stay in front, and deservedly so!
 
Haverfordwest: Logun Young: Scott Candler; Liam Hughes; Iestyn Arnold; Luke Dyer: Ifan Williams; Liam Eaton (Capt): Jamie Zambas; Rhys Phelps; Iori Curtis: Steve Thomas; Karl Busch: Devin Williams; Ioan Hawkridge-Jones; Mike Griffiths. Replacements: Terry Lovell; Andrew Edwards; Teifion Owen; James Hart; Isaac Kelso-Jones.
 



 

Division Two (West):

 

Seagulls never recover from a dreadful start

 

Nantgaredig 57 - Fishguard & Goodwick 19

 
Fishguard travelled to Ystrad Fields to play Nantgaredig and were hit by another dose of travel sickness against a team four places below them in the league table as they conceded 24 points in the first 15 minutes!
 
It is to an inexperienced Seagulls’ team’s credit that they weren’t totally over-run and at one stage had hopes of a bonus point for scoring four tries but missed out on a couple of late chances and so came home with nothing to show against a team which had a pacy back division which showed F & G how to exploit every inch of space.
 
Thus, it was that The Seagulls found themselves out of the hunt so early as Nant had those early tries from winger Dylan Richards, scrum half Iwan Millward, winger Logan Davies and full back Lloyd Williams, who also landed two conversions.
 
The Seagulls did manage tries from winger Oscar Lawrence and scrum half Max Jones, both converted by outside half Kial Keane before the interval but by then Nant had added further scores from Logan Lavies, Lloyd Williams and winger Oliver Hawke, all converted by Williams, to give his team a 45-14 lead.
 
The second half was more competitive as Dylan Richard sped through again and Deiniol Evans before Seagulls’ centre Dan Evans rounded off some quick hands and Kila Converted – but it was inevitably a defeat that showed F & G are missing having a settled team at the moment – and paying the inevitable price!
 
Fishguard & Goodwick: Dan Evans: Oscar Lawrence; Dan Cleary; Taine Williams; Creegan Foot: Kial Keane; Max Jones: Will Delaney; Liam Wilkes (Capt); Adam Bowen: Luke McDuff; Osian Rowe: Jordan James; Sion Colella; Bryn Thomas. Replacements: Will Robinson; Ben Jones; Cai Llwellyn; Iori Cottrell; Reuben Lerwill.
 
 

Division Three (West):

 

Neyland off the bottom after blowing away woeful Whitland

 

Whitland 14 - Neyland 43

 
A crucial game at the bottom of the table went the way of Neyland as they notched their first win of the season with a six-try showing in Whitland, writes Fraser Watson.
 
The visitors produced a rampant opening to effectively seal the match inside 20 minutes, capitalising on another woeful display from the home side whose misery was compounded by a late red card to player-coach Lee Rees.
 
It took just three minutes for Neyland to get ahead when Rio Phillips broke to score from close range, and then Patrick Bellerby went over in similar fashion before home centre Mike Georgiou let frustration get the better of him and earned a yellow card.
 
The one-way traffic continued as Bellerby cut over again and Korey Allan also scored out wide, with No.10 Phillips adding his fourth straight conversion to make it 28-0. The Borderers did shore up to hold out for the remainder of the half but still kicked-off the second period with a mountain to climb.
 
It got worse for them when replacement scrum-half Rees was sin-binned early on and Daniel Macleod duly drove over for Neyland's fifth try, but finally Whitland offered a response when Trystan Bowen went over after combining with fellow forward Ceirion Evans.
 
Phillips restored order with a penalty and the away side saved their best until last, George Williams breaking from his own 10-metre line before sending Josh Watts on a run to the line and yet again, Phillips did the honours for a personal haul of 18 points.
 
Having returned to the field, Rees then saw red for dissent before Whitland grabbed some consolation when Connor Court - arguably their best player on the day - broke clear to score and add his second conversion.
 
"From one to 15 we were really good today," said Neyland captain Alex Swales afterwards.
 
"Our scrum was dominant and set-up a good all round performance. And as a bonus, no injuries for a change."
 
It was a different tone from Whitland team manager James Lewis, who didn't mince his words after another demoralising defeat.
 
"It's hard to know what is going on," he said.
 
"Our hearts didn't seem in it today. I've been here for years and it is difficult to see where the club is at now - and I think the frustration of it all got to some boys with the cards today."
 
Whitland: Willem Fryer; Joshua Clarke: Deian Davies; Michael Georgiou; Tomos Hughes: Connor Court; Jac Rogers: Dorian Harries; Thomas Iraia; Ceirion Evans: Trystan Bowen; Gavin Smith: Mark George; Connor Toland; Nathan Jones. Replacements: Charlie Beynon; Arwel Beynon; David Jones; Aaron Thompson; Lee Rees.
 
Neyland: Patrick Bellerby: Korey Arran; Alex Codd (Capt); George Williams; Josh Watts: Rio Phillips; George Evans: Luke Griffiths-Dawes; Jack Harries; Asha Gledhill: Dan Macleod; Dan Hart: Jasper Endean; Kyle Hamer; Ben Williams. Replacements: Matthew Coles; Shane Phillips; Ollie Rothero; Mason Kerrison.
 
 

Mariners mauled by table-topping Ponty

 

Pontyberem 76 - Milford Haven 0

 
Milford Haven found out why Pontyberem are runaway leaders of the section as they made the trek to play a team that has taken maximum points from every game so far this campaign and were at their clinical best at the Recreation Ground as they ran in 12 tries – and were remorseless in defence to keep gritty Milford from scoring a single point.
 
Leading the way for Ponty was talented centre Corey Hardy, with four tries, with others coming from Luke Williams (2), Llewellyn Rees, Dafydd Rees, Daniel Morgans, Michael Jenkins, Gethin Lynch, William T Lloyd.
 
Outside half Rhodri Lloyd controlled play throughout with the ample possession provided by his pack, and also slotted eight conversions.
 
For The Mariners there was shortage of effort but as a club spokesman told PembrokeshireSport.co.uk.
 
“We didn’t turn up on the day and it is a lesson we have to learn. Being without key players doesn’t help but skipper Zac Davies led by example and both Efan Morgan and Jimmy Buirds did well,  playing out of position.”
 
Milford Haven: Alfie Thomas: Joe Reynolds; Owyn Griffiths; Isaac Mills; James Trueman: Aaron Cookson; Dan McClelland: Cruz Findlay; Jordan Palmer; Jordan Evans: Aaron Whatling; Jimmy Buirds: Efan Morgan; Cian Harries; Zak Davies (Capt). Replacements: Morgan McLuckie; AJ Booth; Sam Wilson;  Morgan Doncaster; Nathan Abbott.
 


 

Division Four (West) A:

 

Saints stay unbeaten after storming past Emlyn

 

St Davids 55 - Dreigiau Emlyn 21

 
Try braces from Ben Joyce and Dom Sinnott helped St Davids to a big win over Newcastle Emlyn 2nds as they maintained their 100 per cent winning start to the season, writes Fraser Watson.
 
With Pembroke not playing, the home side took full advantage to extend their lead at the top to 13 points, albeit having played twice more than their closest rivals.
 
There was little chance of an upset here from the moment centre Joyce cut through in midfield to score following a forward drive, and within seven minutes of kick-off the Saints had a second try when Rhys Price peeled off a lineout drive and crashed over.
 
The visitors did respond when Ifan Evans gathered a cross-field kick and went over, but the respite was short lived as the home pack won a scrum against the head before George Raymond broke the line and Joyce was on his shoulder to take the scoring pass.
 
Raymond was again involved in the bonus point score as he carried hard towards the line and set the platform for Ryan McVeigh to power over - although Emlyn kept in touch before the break as Deiniol Rees grabbed an interception try and his second conversion to make it 24-14.
 
St Davids struck again two minutes after the restart though as winger Sinnott executed a superb solo effort by beating several defenders to score and then Raymond got the try his all-round play deserved, collecting a mishit drop out and charging over.
 
Sinnott sped over again before Emlyn got their final seven-pointer via a penalty try - only for Adam Phillips to add to the home tally after the Saints went wide from a lineout and he went over in the left corner.
 
Replacement Dan Page rounded off the scoring after a charge from McVeigh and with Bob Froy (2), Aaron Foster and Mike Gurney (2) adding five conversions between them, the Saints maintained their momentum followed the narrow win in Narberth last time out.
 
"Obviously we pleased with the win," team manager Jack Dudley told Pembrokeshire Sport.
 
"We did leave a number of tries out there and gave away some soft scores as well, but that shows where we are at the moment. We are beating teams well and yet, still being critical of our performance. There is still a long way to go this season so no one is getting carried away."
 
St Davids: Adam Phillips: Bob Froy; Ben Joyce; George Raymond (Capt); Dom Sinnott: Aaron Foster; Mike Gurney: Ethan Griffiths; Rhys Price; Ryan McVeigh: Iestyn Owen; James Goldsmith: Aled Davies; Nathan Foster; Dafydd Williams. Replacements: Dan Murphy; Dan Page; Adam Williams; Iwan Davies; Owain Morris.
 
 

Richards the hero as Crymych leave it late

 

Teirw Crymych 26 - Pembroke Dock Harlequins 20

 
An 81st minute try from flanker Owain Richards ensured Crymych 2nds enjoyed a dramatic win over Pembroke Dock, writes Fraser Watson.
 
A see-saw contest appeared to be heading for an away win when Ben Hathaway landed a late penalty, only for Richards to round off some last-gasp pressure to barge over out wide and spark celebrations among the home players.
 
They had opened the scoring when full-back Hedd James rounded off some slick back play to ghost over and then winger Steff Rees benefitted from an overlap to add a second try and give his side a 12-0 lead at the break.
 
But Hathaway was instrumental as the Quins then turned the tide, sniping over from a close range ruck and converting before reducing the deficit to two points with a clinically taken drop goal.
 
Crymych regained the ascendancy as Steffan Pennant Rees produced the moment of the match, the centre breaking clear to score from 60 metres out but again the away side hit back with a spell of sustained possession near the line which resulted in flanker Dan Wilkes barging over.
 
Hathaway nailed the extras to bring it back to 19-17 and then with time running out, kept his nerve again with a three-pointer and put his side on the brink of victory.
 
But a final surge from the home side forced a number pf penalties, and rather than go for the posts skipper Griff Lloyd opted to keep attacking the line and it paid dividends when Richards produced the winning moment.
 
"It was back and for all the way and a great win for us," said Crymych team manager Jac Williams.
 
"Everyone played their part especially when we were attacking at the other end."
 
Pembroke Dock secretary Neil Thomas admitted late ill-discipline had cost the side, and added: "It was a good, tight game and they were more effective in the backs while we had the edge in the forwards. We were missing a number of backs today and it showed."
 
Teirw Crymych: Hedd James: Steff Rees; Steffan Pennant Rees; Owain Rees; Tom Yapp: Owain Evans; Arwel Davies: Lloyd Hughes; Iwan James; Aled Hughes: Aled Morris; Gwion Evans: Tomos Jones; Griff Lloyd (Capt); Carwyn Lawrence. Replacements: Rob Davies; Rhys Richards; Owain Richards; Dylan Thomas; Carwyn James.
 
Pembroke Dock Harlequins: Kobey Thomas; Adam Jones; Jaden Webber; Callum Jones; Rhys Thomas: Ben Hathaway; Owain Turner: Alfie Ball; Jack Hagan; Kieran Cookson: Liam Baker; Jack Byrne: Liam Scourfield; Dan Wilkes; Harrow Owen. Replacements: David Moseley; Rhys Davies; Shaun John; Samuel John.
 
 

Otters Seconds win well

 

Narberth Athletic 55 - Llanybydder 5

 
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