Former leaders Pill Harriers suffered a shock loss in Division Three East, going down 17-5 at Pontypool United.
United outscored the visitors by two tries to one, with Mark Thorley and John Sutcliffe both crossing the whitewash. Darryl Carter added the extras to both and also fired home a penalty.
The Harriers meanwhile were restricted to a solitary touchdown from Spencer Gibson.
Highflying Senghenydd took full advantage of their rivals’ slip-up, recording a comfortable 29-6 home triumph over Croesyceiliog.
The Saints helped themselves to...
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Haverfordwest grind out win to maintain perfect start
Leaders Haverfordwest continued their unbeaten start in Division Three West but were made to work for their eighth win, grinding out a 15-10 home success over Penclawdd.
The Blues crossed the visitors’ line twice through Adam Clarke and John Whitticombe. Stephen Williams also slotted a conversion and penalty to seal his side’s victory.
The visitors’ solitary touchdown came from Phil Foote, which Jamie Moore converted, and he also landed a penalty.
Llandeilo...
Kenfig capitalise to bag pole
Kenfig Hill took full advantage of Glynneath’s postponed match at Maesteg as the Mules moved to pole position in Division Two West thanks to a hard-fought 19-13 home victory over Skewen.
The highfliers were made to work hard for their win and were trailing at the interval, but touchdowns from Tom Briggs, Sean Burnell and Chris Tossell with Rhodri Clarke adding the extras to two proved to be enough to edge out the improving Skewen.
The visitors, buoyed by the excellent win over Glynneath last week, fell just short of picking up another impressive...
Trailblazers Ystrad Rhondda extend lead
Trailblazers Ystrad Rhondda maintained their imperious start to Division Two East, with a convincing victory at Abercynon to extend their lead at the summit to eight points.
The pacemakers helped themselves to four tries through speedster Adam Lewis, centre Bleddyn Davies, second row Chris Hanley and wing Chris Clayton, while Alex Webber landed two conversions and Rhys Truelove added another.
The hosts were restricted to a solitary touchdown...
Newbridge edge out Bargoed to return to the summit
Newbridge outmuscled title rivals Bargoed to return to the Division One East summit with a 10-3 narrow home victory in abysmal conditions at the Welfare Ground.
There was nothing between the teams at the interval, as a Bevan Howells penalty cancelled out Josh Prosser’s earlier kick for a 3-3 scoreline.
Conditions worsened after the break as the Newbridge pack tried to assert their authority over proceedings and were eventually rewarded with a penalty try, which Howells duly converted. The hosts then defended strongly in the...
Steelmen overpower students to move top
Tata Steel overpowered highflying UWIC to leap to the top of Division One West, thanks to a 23-10 home success at their Margam base.The Steelmen outgunned the students up front to dominate proceedings, the hosts outscoring their rivals three tries to one through flanker Andrew Llewellyn touching down twice either side of half time, and wing Jordan Skidmore also going over. Outside half Diggy Bird bagged eight points with the boot through a conversion and two penalties.The students meanwhile struggled to gain a foothold in the match and were unable...
Friday, 28 October 2011
Brewerton leads Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open in China
Welsh star Becky Brewerton secured a one-shot lead after the first round of the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open in China.
The 28-year-old from Wales opened with a five under par 67 at Suzhou Taihu International Golf Club near Shanghai to edge one stroke ahead of six other players including the world number one Yani Tseng.
Brewerton described how she had learned from 22-year-old Tseng, the youngest player in history to have won five majors.
“I saw a quote that Yani had given yesterday about even now, after everything she has done, she just takes...
Mountain Ash still finding their feet
New boys in Division One East Mountain Ash are happy with the start they’ve
made to life in a higher league and have maintained their core squad
which did them so well last season, where they finished unbeaten
Champions of Division Two East.
“Obviously we found the league a step up from last year, the main
difference being how clinical the other teams are in attack. Whereas a
mistake last year would have gone unpunished, this year is a whole
different story. We have taken some time to adjust but we’re relatively
happy with the start we’ve...
Wanderers upbeat despite start
Centre Charlie Johnson makes a break.
Photo courtesy of Glamorgan Wanderers RFC
Glamorgan Wanderers, remain upbeat despite their poor start to Division One East and will be hoping to pick up the second win of their campaign, when they travel to Treorchy tomorrow.
“Despite our results we have faith in the squad, this is a two year project, we will not be judged on where we are by Christmas” Chris Ower head coach commented before the Treorchy...
Thursday, 27 October 2011
FAW Women’s Cup Competition Round Two Draw
Northern Section
Caernarfon Town Ladies v Tregaron Turfs
Llanidloes Town Ladies vWrexham Ladies
Northop Hall Girls v Llandudno Junction Ladies
Southern Section
Cascade Youth v Caerphilly Castle Ladies
Cardiff University Ladies v UWIC Ladies
Cyncoed Ladies v Cardiff City Ladies
Trefelin Ladies v Bridgend Town Ladies
Valleys United v Swansea City Ladies
Fixtures to be played on Sunday 30th October 20...
Glamorgan steal win with last gasp try
At a wet and windy Sketty Lane, Swansea University Women’s RFC fell foul to a last minute try from Glamorgan to slip to a 10-8 defeat, in the opening match of both sides' Division One BUCS campaign.
The Green and Whites were totally dominant up front throughout and this paid dividends after 13 minutes when the hosts were rewarded with a penalty after exerting pressure at the scrum, which back row Carole Ann Burt fired home from just inside the 22.
With both sides fielding inexperienced players, handling was at a premium and this naivety...
Skewen still flying high after victory over trailblazers
Skewen, who inflicted Division Two West leaders Glynneath’s first defeat last week, face another highflying side when they travel to Kenfig Hill, who will also be looking to bounce back from their first loss.
“We were very happy with the result last week, it has created a big buzz amongst the players. Obviously we’ve had players coming back from long term injuries since the start of this season and now we’re pretty much at full strength and have been getting stronger week on week,” said Coach Richard Ball. “ Away from home against Kenfig Hill...
This Week's Local Golf Results
CARMARTHENFourball Betterball Medal: 1. P Davies and K Duxberry nett 61, 2. C Jones and A Price nett 66, 3. I Griffiths and J Jones nett 66.
FAIRWOODSaturday Stableford: 1. P Antrobus 42 points, 2. P Sterio 38 points, 3. D Squire 38 points; Sunday Stableford: 1. R Cobley 40 points, 2. G Davies 39 points, 3. H Davey 38 points.
LAKESIDEWinter League, fourth round: 1. N Howell 44pts, 2. M Evans 39pts,3. Neil Channell 37pts.
NEATHChristmas Drinks Saturday: Division One: 1. R Williams 40 points, 2. A Saltmarsh 38 points; Division Two: 1. K Murphy 43...
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
Swansea clash with Garden Village
Reigning FAW Youth Cup holders Swansea City have been handed home
advantage for their third-round tie against Garden Village.
The Swans are looking to defend the title they won last season and
should start as favourites for next month’s derby clash.
West End, runners-up last time round, will host Pontardwe Town in the
last 16, Port Talbot Town entertain Taffs Well, Ragged School go to
Cardiff Corinthians and Afan Lido travel east to face Newport County.
In the north, the tie of the round looks like Bangor City’s tussle at
home with Wrexham...
Sunday, 23 October 2011
Caernarfon out muscle Mold
Mold were unable to build on their good win last week in Division One North when they came unstuck at leaders Caernarfon, going down 29-13.
The pacemakers picked up a valuable try bonus through a Dylan Gwyn brace with Dafydd Roberts, Rhobarth Pwmbi and Rhys Evans also going over. Kelvin Morris slotted two conversions.
The visitors in reply could only manage two touchdowns from Aaron Jones and Mack Paget, who also slotted home a penalty.
Nant Conwy remain in second place and in hot pursuit of the trailblazers thanks to a 50-7 demolition...
Bryncethin remain in pole position
Bryncethin remain in pole position in Division Five South Central with a comfortable 40-10 victory over Hirwaun.The leaders crossed the visitors’ line six times through Lewis Davies, Lloyd Hosey, Andrew Veasey, Huw King, Andrew Bayliss and Chris Williams. Matt Davies added two conversions with replacement Gareth Pearce slotting home three more.Cefn Cribbwr remain hot on the heels of the trailblazers after a try bonus 28-11 home win over Ogmore Vale.The hosts’ back row Matthew Leg bagged a brace of tries with outside half Gareth Lewis and...
New boys make students work for win
Leaders UWIC extended their lead at the top of Division One West with a hard fought home victory over new boys Tondu, with the visitors laying siege to the hosts’ line for the final five minutes.
The pacemakers crossed for two tries with wing Tom James crossing for both, but the star of the show was outside half Rhidian Morris who collected 17 points through four penalties, a conversion and a drop goal.
The Waterwheelers, who hover towards the lower end of the table, put in a spirited performance, with wings Darren Thomas and Mark Roberts both...
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