Important victory for Quins as Ironmen hit by red card

CARMARTHEN Quins recorded a significant 27-23 victory over Merthyr at the Wern on Thursday.

An early red card for Merthyr blindside Paddy Mcbride for a high tackle meant the Ironmen were playing catch up for the majority of the game

Tries from Lewys Millin, Lee Taylor, and a brace from Kalum Evans secured a bonus-point win for Quins, with Ben Jones, and Adam Hoskins touching down for Merthyr.

Meanwhile, Steve Law insists every game between now and the end of the season is a must win game for his Cardiff side. Cardiff are currently second in the Premiership, 12 points behind leaders Newport, and with only a handful of fixtures left the Blue & Blacks are entering must-win territory.

They face a dangerous Llandovery side at Church Bank this afternoon, and Law has warned his side they will have to be at their very best to come out on top.

“Llandovery is a very tough place to go, the pitch is narrow so you know it will be a tough game, as for them they have been a bit up and down in recent weeks but we are not focusing too much on the opposition and more on ourselves and so we are all looking forward to it,” said Law.

“Having lost to Newport last weekend, we can’t afford any more slip ups this season. If we are to have any chance of winning the league, we have to win every game.

“I’m expecting a big challenge against Llandovery, and we will have to be at our best to come out on top.”

Elsewhere in the Premiership there is a bottom-of-the-table clash at Bridgend as they take on Swansea.

Bridgend will be hoping they can put in a performance which will take them off bottom spot and force Llanelli to replace them as they attempt to halt Pontypridd’s winning streak at Sardis Road.

Ebbw Vale head to Aberavon. The home side go into this game after a heavy win at home to Llanelli two weeks ago but Vale’s win at Llandovery could give them the boost to overcome Aberavon.

Leaders Newport take on RGC at Rodney Parade tomorrow (2.30pm).