The Rugby Paper

Jarvis keeps double hopes alive for the Ironmen

- ■ By RICH JONES

MERTHYR remain in reach of an historic league and cup double after they outshone Premiershi­p Tier One rivals Bedwas in a tight affair.

The Ironmen have tasted National Stadium glory in recent years after they edged Rhiwbina 29-26 in the National Plate final in 2014.

But Lee Jarvis’ side will be determined to seal the blue riband cup victory on finals day in May and hope they are there or thereabout­s in the league come the season’s business end.

They remain on course after tries from Terri Gee and Gary Powell as well as a penalty try proved enough to knock out a Bedwas side who have never made it to the final of the competitio­n.

Merthyr made the brighter start and went ahead with the penalty try. But Richard Powell booted two penalties in quick succession to close the gap.

No.8 Robson Blake then put the hosts into the lead, crashing over from the back of a scrum.

But full-back Matthew Jarvis hoisted Merthyr back ahead with two penalties of his own before Gee crossed seconds before the half-time break.

Powell put the hosts within reach with another three points, but Merthyr hit back through prop Powell who touched down with Jarvis spot on with the conversion to secure the victory. Star man Matthew Jarvis - Merthyr

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