Swalec Plate Round Up

Holders Penallta will be hoping history repeats itself, after they defeated Ynysybwl in the Swalec Plate for the second year running to progress to the next round with a 39-17 home victory.

The Pitmen, who have an astounding 23 players out through injury, put in a determined performance as they crossed the whitewash five times through Neil Roberts (2), Rhys Stephens, Matthew Williams and Rhys Watkins.

In an all One West showdown, it is Kenfig Hill who live to fight another day after they overcame rivals Glynneath 30-24 in a highly entertaining encounter at Groft Goch.

The Mules crossed the whitewash on four occasions through Tom Briggs, David Williams, Mark Fitzgerald and Nicky Giles, who also added ten crucial points with the boot.

Glynneath, who were beaten finalists two years ago, were restricted to a penalty try, a Greg Roberts touchdown and 14 points from outside half Cory Jones.

Three South East highfliers Pontyclun were unable to upset the apple cart as they went down 24-12 to Maesteg.

The Llynfi Valley side ran in four tries, with Grant Epton starring for the visitors claiming a well-taken double.

In a feisty affair at the Rec, One West side Waunarlwydd were made to work for their 17-11 win against local rivals Penclawdd.

Waun were trailing 11-10 with only minutes remaining, but a final minute Matthew Wedlake converted try broke the hosts' hearts. Alan Pope also crossed for the visitors while Josh Hammett added seven points with the boot.

There was no such trouble for Carmarthen Athletic as they clinically dispatched lower league Pontyberem 89-3.

Speedster Adam Davies helped himself to four tries with Ifan Beynon Thomas claiming a hat-trick, while Scott Maynard bagged 25 points through ten conversions and a touchdown of his own.

Kidwelly hooker Osian Lloyd proved hard to stop all afternoon

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Kidwelly also made comfortable progress with an 85-14 annihilation of Haverfordwest.

The Black and Ambers were completely dominant as they ran in 13 tries, with braces for Dafydd Lewis, Jason Smith, Andy Francis and Robin Davies, while Gareth Rees had an excellent day with the boot landing ten conversions.

Hvaerfordwest struggled to find any gaps in the Kidwelly defence.

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Rhydyfelin were pushed all the way by Division Two side Senghenydd before triumphing 21-19. The One East outfit will be breathing a sigh of relief after trailing for the majority of the match, but two second half tries from Dylan Hughes and 11 points from the boot of Gavin Close ensured they will be in the second round draw.

 In the Llanelli derby, Felinfoel took home the bragging rights thanks to a 51-3 triumph at Llanelli Wanderers.

Foel dominated the one-sided match as they ran in eight tries, Owen Poolman and Elliot Dawe crossing twice.

Rhiwbina came out on top in an all Two East clash claiming their place in the second round with a narrow 15-10 home success over Fleur de Lys.

The Squirrels' Richard Saltmarsh was the hero of the tie, picking up ten of his side's points including a touchdown, while Josh Davies also crossed.

Loughor were given a scare at Gorseinon before eventually subduing their hosts 31-20. The Blues had to play the majority of the match with only 14 men after Johnny Bowen was dismissed for his part in a scuffle, but late tries from captain Jonathan Phillips and lock Joe Thompson sealed the deal for the visitors.

Caerphilly failed to roll back the years as they were beaten 54-12 at One East side Rumney. The hosts were on top throughout, helping themselves to eight tries with Michael Kelly and Paul King bagging braces.

Division Two side Abercynon were no match for Treorchy at the Oval with the Zebras running out 51-0 winners.

Trsytan Lazarus ran riot picking up a hat-trick, while Corey Dunne, John Lloyd, Rhys Gillard, Ross Jones, Peter Hutchings and Gavin Daniel also went over.

Meanwhile, Three East strugglers Tredegar Ironsides were demolished by Two East highfliers Pill Harriers 64-0. The Harriers made light work of their opposition crossing for ten tries, with scrum half Kyle Scrivers claiming a hat-trick, while second row Ryan Madsen and Gareth Hassle grabbed doubles.