Eight-try Tondu make struggling Aberavon Quins toil

Division One West, East and North weekend round-up

 Prolific kicker Gareth Rees bagged all Kidwelly's points including a individual chip and chase try.

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ABERAVON Quins felt the full force of a rampant Tondu yesterday as the One West leaders scored eight tries without reply in a 57-0 demolition job.

Seeing at it was top versus bottom, a fifth consecutive defeat for the Quins was always on the cards and they had no answer to Tondu’s free-flowing back play and dominance up front.

Fly-half Paul Smithson wasn’t in the try-scoring form of recent weeks but he did convert seven of the scores and kick a penalty. Cai Lewis(2), Matthew Phillips (2), Dave Bishop, Gareth Powell, Gareth Holmes and Matthew Davies were the try getters for unbeaten Tondu.

Skewen took every opportunity to attack in their narrow loss  at Kidwelly

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Gareth Rees was Kidwelly’s one-man scoring machine as his try and four penalties gave the hosts a 17-16 victory over struggling Skewen to remain in third place.

Tries from Anthony Rees, Lee Evans and Peter Thomas saw Cwmllynfell in second overcome Loughor 28-13 on home turf and Gareth Drewson landed three penalties and a couple of conversions to aid the cause.

The fans got their money’s worth at Ammanford where the home side and Waunarlwydd scored eight tries between them but ultimately it was the former who came out on top 30-23. However, Waun didn’t go home empty-handed, picking up two bonus points for their efforts.

Gary Stephens, Mike Evans, Rhydian Morris and Chris Moore crossed for Ammanford with the third of that quartet, Morris, contributing a full house with penalty, drop-goal and two conversions as well.

Kenfig Hill drew level on points in mid-table with Llangennech after beating their close rivals 23-19 with both sides earning a bonus point. Jason Davies, Steve Gillard, Tylan Mafi and Shaun Burnell touched down while Nathan Bowen, Liam Hutchins and Steve Davies did likewise for Llangennech.

In the other match yesterday, a serious leg injury sustained by Carmarthen Athletic centre Aled Thomas forced the referee to abandon the fixture at Glynneath after 60 minutes had been played. Glynneath were leading 23-13 at the time but now the game is likely to be replayed at a date to be confirmed.

Over in One West, there was a great return to rugby for Treorchy wing Peter Hutchings who scored a marvellous solo effort against Penallta having only recently returned to the game following knee surgery.

The Zebras edged a thrilling encounter 31-27 with the hosts’ other tries coming through a penalty try, Jordan Lloyd and Chris Jenkins. Outside-half Celyn Ashton had another fine day with the boot, landing three conversions and a penalty.

The Pitmen didn’t go home empty handed though as they picked up both try and losing bonus points. The visitors crossed four times through Marc Jones, Gregg Haines, Rhys Silcox and Gareth Edwards, while they also had Lucas Edwards sent off late on.

Ystrad Rhondda are the new league leaders after they saw off Rumney 40-16, scoring five tries thanks to a Liam Davies brace, Alex Webber, David Grattan and Bleddyn Davies. Rhys Truelove kicked 15 points courtesy of a drop goal, two penalties and three conversions.

They may be second behind Ystrad Rhondda but RGC 1404 are the only team left with a 100% record having only played four games so far.

All four have come on the road and the latest was a 35-17 defeat of Rhydyfelin who have started well themselves. The North Wales outfit were trailing 17-0 at one stage as they struggled playing into the wind in the first-half, but touchdowns from Tom Parry, Harry Evans, Josh Leach, Richard Hopkins and a penalty try saw the visitors home.

Heol y Cyw are finally able to celebrate a win after beating Mountain Ash 29-14. The Cockerels have struggled since their opening day draw at Treorchy but they suffered no such problems against the Old Firm.

Kyle Lowry, Adam O’Driscoll, Zac O’Driscoll, Chris Howe and Wayne Howe all went over for the hosts, while Mike Huckbridge added two conversions. Merthyr heaped more woe on lowly Tredegar with a six try 39-17 win and Gilfach Goch recorded their first win with a 32-23 success at Ynysybwl.

In One North, Nant Conwy took charge of top spot thanks to a 25-10 win at former leaders Ruthin. Dafydd Morgan, Euroin Jones, Carwyn Ellis and Carwyn Roberts all crossed for Nant Conwy to take them into pole position.

Second place is occupied by Bro Ffestiniog following a hard-fought 18-13 triumph at Bethesda and three Steve Quinton penalties were enough to give Mold a narrow 9-5 win against bottom club Llangefni.

Reigning champions Caernarfon were pushed all the way by Bala before coming out on top 17-16, Dafydd Roberts and Lance Williams scoring the crucial tries. Rhydian Jones and Owain Aled replied for Bala.

Pwllheli had no problems seeing off Dolgellau 37-6 with seven tries giving them a bonus point. Robin Hughes-Jones (2), Dafydd Anwyl, Dafydd Myrddin, Deio Brunelli, Robert Williams and John Pugh ran riot for the hosts as Dolgellau’s only response was two Tom Roberts penalties.