Back with a bang: Pooler get off to the perfect start
PONTYPOOL got their Championship campaign off to a flying start with a comprehensive 42-3 bonus-point win over Maesteg Harlequins.
Leighton Jones’ side scored six tries, with Ieuan Jones, Amosa Nove, Mike Hale, Ashley Sweet and Kieran Meek touching down, while they were also awarded a penalty try.
Perhaps the standout try was scored by right-wing Amosa, who showed tremendous pace to beat three defenders to touch down in the corner.
Neath also began their league season with a bang as they overcame a resilient Narberth side to record a 30-22 away win.
Full-back Iestyn Morgan scored their first try after hitting a tremendous angle to run in unopposed from 40 metres.
Fly-half Steffan Williams also got in on the try scoring, with No. 8 David Griggs going over from close range for Neath’s third touchdown.
Zak Fifield’s last-gasp try won an enthralling encounter for Glamorgan Wanders, who beat Tata Steel 28-27.
Cameron Gibbon and Ryan Shalish also scored tries for Martyn Fowler’s side.
Cardiff Met were also big winners as they comprehensively outplayed Ystalyfera to record a 43-22 win.
Dan Milton’s side scored four tries. with Dylan Bartlett, Steffan Davies, Iwan Griffith and Rory Morgan scoring.
Trebanos outfought Cross Keys to run out 21-14 winners in the Swansea Valley.
Iestyn Lewis and Matthew Edwards scored their tries, with Josh Williams touching down for Cross Keys, who were also awarded a penalty try.
Bargoed ran out 32-10 winners against Beddau.
Bargoed’s tries were scored by James Leadbitter and Matthew Thomas, with a penalty try also awarded.
Josh Prosser also kicked a penalty.
Beddau’s points came from a Scott Burrows penalty and a try scored by Adam Ashford, who ran 50 yards before touching down. Grant Smith converted.
Bedwas beat Ystrad Rhondda 20-0.
Tries were scored by Craig Hudd, Alex Bourne and one under the posts from Matty Bancroft.
Matty Bancroft landed a conversion and a penalty.