Newbridge
returned to winning ways in style in the Championship, dishing out a 45-10 hiding
to basement boys Pontypool.
Fullback
Ceri Young was star of the show, displaying scintillating speed and agility to
claim a hat-trick. Gareth Jones, Geraint Thomas, Mark Cox and Jon Morris also
went over for the hosts while Neil Burnett, who was largely anonymous last
week, was back to his best in releasing his backline and slotting five
conversions.
Leaders Ebbw Vale were made to work at Glan-Yr-Afon to maintain
their 100% record, eventually running out 32-17 victors over Blackwood.
The Steelmen raced into an
11-3 lead through a Wes Cunliffe touchdown and two Dan Haymond penalties but
just before the break, Haymond was sin binned and Josh Clark struck for the
hosts with Josh Steer adding the extras.
Down to 14 men at the start of
the second half, Ebbw Vale were under the cosh and went behind when Nicky
Williams crossed for Blackwood’s second to take a 17-11 lead. However, Ebbw
Vale fought back with stalwart flanker Ronny Kynes crossing for a double, and
Charlie Simpson also going over.
Bargoed remain level on points
at the summit after they crushed Llanharan 40-16 in a five try bonanza.
Bargoed, who narrowly missed
out on the One East crown last season, look determined to get their hands on
some silverware this year as they produced a clinical performance to blow their
rivals away. Lee Pearson bagged a brace, while Gareth Dare, James Pizey and
James Howe also crossed, Josh Prosser adding 15 points with the boot.
In the
West Wales derby, Narberth took away the bragging rights after defeating
struggling Whitland 24-8.
Rhys Roberts will reap the
plaudits as the outside half collected 14 of his side's points through a try,
two conversions and a penalty, with the rest of the visitors' points coming
through a penalty try and a Steve Martin touchdown.
Meanwhile,
Tata Steel left it late before they claimed a 23-9 win at Bonymaen. The
visitors' forward dominance eventually paid dividends as they were awarded two
penalty tries late on, while Gareth Walters added 14 points with the boot.
For
the second week in a row, Glamorgan Wanderers were involved in a draw, this
time with Beddau as the teams were locked at 13-13 at the whistle.
Elsewhere,
Bridgend Athletic made it two wins on the bounce with a 17-10 home victory over
Cardiff Met.
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