Sunday, 14 April 2013

Bonymaen help their Championship survival prospects with tight win over Beddau

Bonymaen moved 12 points clear of danger in the Championship with a tight 11-9 win over Beddau that provided a massive boost in their fight against relegation.

They went in to half-time trailing by a point as Andy Humberstone’s three penalties outscored a try by Bony’s Kyle Salter and a Richard Cunniffe penalty.

The second half proved a tense affair, but the boot of Cunniffe knocked over another three pointer to clinch the win and send the Parc Mawr fans home with a smile of their faces.

Bony’s relegation rivals Glamorgan Wanderers went down 18-12 at Narberth to put another nail in their own coffin. The Otters crossed twice through Johnny Morgan and Ollie Reyland, while James Stephenson added eight points with the boot.

The best the Wanderers could manage were four Ianto Griffiths penalties to take home a losing bonus point, but their supporters must be starting to worry about their prospects with only three games remaining.

At the top end of the table, Ebbw Vale stretched their lead to 19 points and took another giant leap towards an inaugural Championship title as they notched up another routine, seeing off Cardiff Met 36-6.

The Steelmen ran in six tries through Spencer Gibson, David Jones, Ronny Kynes, Will Owen, Wes Cunliffe and Josh Lewis.

Bargoed continued to wobble as they attempt to chase Ebbw Vale, sinking to their fourth defeat with a 31-17 reverse at Blackwood.

They allowed Blackwood to cross four times through Gareth Walters, Rhys Watkins, Rhys Humphries and Matthew McGovern to take home all the points.

Meanwhile, Tata Steel's strong finish continues as they claimed a 29-8 home win over Llanharan at their Margam base, despite playing part of the match with 14 men after having Cameron Davies sent off.

They crossed three times through Gareth Edwards, Richard Randall and Rob Hill, while Gareth Walters was on target with four penalties and a conversion for a persona tally of 14 points.

Elsewhere, Bridgend Athletic claimed a 19-10 victory at Newbridge for their 10th win of the league campaign, while Pontypool made it four wins on the bounce as they defeated bottom side Whitland 10-8 at Parc Llwyntygwyn.

They made the long trip west and found yet more terrible weather conditions to make play difficult for both XVs.

The Borderers got the opening try of the game as hooker Marc Jones drove over. Pontypool’s outside half Sam Mills then stepped up to slot a penalty kick over to end the first-half scoring.

Both sides missed kicks at goal in the second period, before Scott Newton landed one to extend the home side’s lead to 8-3.

Pooler then forced a penalty try as their pack worked hard in Whitland’s 22, but despite a late surge the visitors held on for the win to continue their best run in the league for three years.

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