Colwyn Bay travel to The Shay tomorrow evening for their FA Trophy Third Round Qualifying replay with Halifax. The opening tie finished goalless in gale force conditions at Llanelian Road, but the Seagulls had two golden chances early on to clinch the tie.The North Walians, however, will be happy in that they have the chance at a replay, with Chris Sanna’s penalty save proving vital for the hosts.A home tie against Blue Square Premier outfit Lincoln City in the FA Trophy first round proper will be the reward if Jon Newby’s men can bag a w...
Monday, 28 November 2011
Sunday, 27 November 2011
Welsh League Round Up
Welsh League round-up AFC Porth closed the gap on division one leaders Cambrian & Clydach to six points with a 3-1 win at home against Aberaman Athletic.
A Craig Wells double and a goal from Jared Wright gave second-placed Porth victory after Cambrian & Clydach had been held to a draw by Ton Pentre on Friday night.
Nathan White struck twice in Taffs Well’s impressive 4-1 thumping of title-chasing West End with James Dixon and Jamal Roberts also on the scoresheet for the hosts.
Goytre United moved up to fourth...
Pacemakers Pontrhydyfen remain in pole position
Pacemakers Pontrhydyfen remain clear at the top of Division Six West thanks to a try bonus 31-0 triumph at South Gower.The leaders crossed the hosts' line five times through a Rhodri Morris double with Rob Sutton, Lee Rogers and Gareth Morris also touching down. Aled Bevan added three conversions.Penybanc meanwhile continue to hunt down the leaders after a 72-10 demolition of strugglers Blaeanau.The highfliers helped themselves to twelve tries including hat tricks for wing Chris Davies and centre Geraint Evans, while captain Cellan Harris and wing...
Celtic extend lead at top
Maesteg Celtic remain on pole in Division Four South West, edging to a 11-6 home victory over Trebanos.Celtic went over for the only try of the match through Mike Paget, while Nathan Healey slotted two crucial penalties.Banws did bag a losing bonus point thanks to two Sean Rayman penalties.Second placed Cwmavon slipped further behind Celtic at the top when they went down 23-19 at fellow highfliers Resolven at Vaughan Field.The Neath side crossed for three tries through a Lloyd Morgan double, with Dai Dyer also going over. Richard Morgan added a...
Phil Thomas one man show sees off Rhiwbina
Highflying Llanishen notched up their ninth win in Division Three South East, bagging a 22-13 home victory over neighbours Rhiwbina, despite being down to 14 men for over an hour when a second row was sent off for a spear tackle.
The hosts' hero of the day was Phil Thomas who amassed all of his team’s points through a race away interception touchdown, as well as firing home three penalties, a conversion and slotting two drop goals
The Squirrels' only try of the match came before the interval when a well worked move saw James Egan going over,...
Ystrad return to winning ways
Leaders Ystrad Rhonnda bounced back from last week’s defeat to record their eleventh win in Division Two East with a 17-8 victory at Bedlinog.
Alex Webber was the star man for the pacemakers, notching up all of his team’s points through a try, conversion and three penalties.
The hosts' only try came through Nathan Rees.
Penallta’s impressive run of form continued with a 46-3 demolition of Abercynon.
Captain Keiran Mahoney crosses for his first...
The Blues maintain grip at the top
Haverfordwest maintained their hold at the top of Division Three West with a hard-fought, 10-6 home success over Cardigan.
In dreadful conditions that made running rugby seemingly impossible at times, all of the game’s points were scored before the interval.
The Blues crossed for the only try of the match coming from winger Dan Birch who slid over in the corner, with outside half Steve Williams landing the conversion from out wide to add to his earlier penalty.
The visitors' Mike Diggle bagged all of his side's points with two penalties...
Quins impressive run continues
Aberavon Quins moved into the top four in Division Two West for the first time this season with an impressive 29-14 victory over Cwmllynfell.
Paul Morgan’s men, who have been steadily moving up the table, ran in four tries through Michael Parfitt, Chris Jones, Matthew Morgan and Jamie Davies, while Matthew Potsuma fired home a penalty and three conversions.
The visitors, whose form seems to have dipped in recent weeks, were restricted to two touchdowns from Alex Wilkins, with Craig Jones adding both conversions.
Pacemakers Glynneath notched...
Steelmen prove their metal
Trailblazers Ebbw Vale continued their impressive form at the top of Division One East, picking up a 28-12 victory over Beddau at Mount Pleasant Park.
The Steelmen were trailing at the break, 12-7, but moved up a gear after the interval, adding to their first half penalty try with scores from Charlie Simpson, Nicky Coughlin and Tom Ashmead to bag the try bonus point. The ever reliable Dorian Jones added all four conversions.
The hosts had looked...
Narberth swoop to the summit
Narberth took full advantage of leaders Llangennech’s slip up to swoop to the summit of Division One West for the first time this season with a narrow 20-18 victory over Tondu at a wet and windy Pandy Park.
The Otters crossed for twice either side of half time with Timosci Kaumaitotya and captain Steve Martin both touching down, while outside half Nick Jones was the hero of the day for the visitors kicking ten points, including a crucial penalty five minutes from time.
Both teams were reduced to 14 players when a punch-up broke out, with Narberth...
Friday, 25 November 2011
Scarlets clinch semi-final spot
Scarlets on the offensive in their 23-19 victory
Photo courtesy of AlfiePics
Blues North U16 travelled to Parc y Scarlets on Wednesday evening to take on the Scarlets in what was a must-win game for the West Wales region, and the hosts didn’t disappoint, outscoring their rivals 23-19.
The Blues arrived in strong and confident mood, looking to gain revenge for the defeat they suffered earlier in the season at Abercynon.
The visitors started...
Dockers handed stern test in FAW Trophy
SWANSEA Dockers will face a tough trip to South Wales Amateur League side Ton & Gelli BGC in the fourth round of the FAW Trophy.
The Dockers, second in the Swansea Senior League first division, were drawn to face the Rhondda outfit on January 14 after beating Llandrindod Wells in round three last weekend.
Two goals from Kyle Morgan, one from Anthony Price and an own goal gave the Swansea club a 4-2 victory to put them one win away from the quarter-finals.
Ton & Gelli are currently fourth in the first division of their league and accounted...
Wanderers aiming for complete performance against Newbridge
Try scorer against Ebbw Vale Mike Stephens bags a place in the starting line-up.
Photo courtesy of Glamorgan Wanderers
Glamorgan Wanderers who were outclassed at Ebbw Vale last weekend, face another stern test when they welcome Newbridge to the Memorial Ground tomorrow.
“We must find a way to compete at every aspect of the game, at present we are not putting together complete performances” commented head coach Chris Ower before the visit...
Thursday, 24 November 2011
This Week's South West Wales Golf Results
AshburnhamVets Turkey Trot (Stableford): 1. B Cocks 46pts, 2. R Jenkins 45pts, 3. A Parsons 40pts.
GroveLeon Warne Order of Merit: 1. A Paterson 39pts, 2. L Parker 36pts, 3. M Gordon 36pts.
PennardTurkey Trot No.5: Division One 1. A S Jones 39pts; Division Two: 1. A G Williams 38pts; Division Three: 1. PCrowther 40pts.
St Mary’sMonthly Medal: 1. F Evans net 59, 2. Bob Coombes net 71, 3. D Meade net 71; Senior Stableford: 1. A Lane 35pts, 2. G Thomas 33pts, 3. F Evans 32pts
Swansea BayThursday Stableford:...
Laura's weekend predictions
Bargoed v Mountain AshSecond placed Bargoed will be eager to keep up the pressure on pace makers, Ebbw Vale, and will see this as a prime opportunity to do so.Verdict-Bargoed by 15 points.Beddau v Ebbw ValeBeddau picked up a good win last weekend and have been tough to beat at home this year, and should therefore prove a decent test for the well-organised Ebbw Vale, but I see the Steel Men’s clinical backs having just too much for the hosts.Verdict-Ebbw Vale by 10 to 15 points.Gilfach Goch v RumneyGoch, who are on a six match winning streak, will...
Laura's weekend predictions
Bridgend Athletic v Tata SteelAthletic’s misery on their travels continued last weekend when they lost out narrowly at struggling Bonymaen and, after losing three on the bounce, the Bridgend outfit will be glad to walk out to the welcoming comforts of Newbridge Fields. The Steelmen, who although haven't lost since the first week of October, have rather stuttered to wins of late and were out played for much of last week’s victory against Tondu.Verdict - Tata Steel by 4 pointsLlanharan v LlangennechLlanharan picked up a good win in the reverse fixture...
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