Pariyo’s hat-trick helps put Wanderers on the top

Welsh Division One round-up

GLAMORGAN Wanderers rose to the top of One East Central after they thumped Llanharan 62-5.

Phil Pariyo stole the spotlight as he claimed a hat-trick and Josh Male crashed over twice.

Also on the scoresheet were Lee Highgate, Josh Sheehan, James Loxton, Cameron Gibbon and Tom Perry Ellis with Luke Fish kicking six conversions.

The Wanderers are now four points ahead of Ystrad

Rhondda as they aim to return to the National Championship at the first time of asking, however, Ystrad boast a game in hand with the pair set to clash twice in the next fortnight. In One West Central

Maesteg Quins extended their lead at the top to five points with a 18-14 victory over winless Seven Sisters. Matthew Timbell and a penalty try helped Quins to victory with Rhodri Davies chipping in with two penalties.

Ian Elsom converted both of Kyle Davies’ tries for Sisters, who will be relegated if both Waunarlwydd and

Maesteg pick up points next weekend.

Gowerton are the new leaders in One West after beating Llangennech 25-17.

Josh Hamer won the game almost single handedly with a hat-trick of tries as well as a conversion and a penalty. Lloyd Dudley-Jones also went over to give Gowerton the bonus point and move them three points ahead of Felinfoel, who have five games in hand.

Bala moved level on points with One North champions Pwllheli, in second, after a simple 40-21 victory over Llangefni.

Arfon Rowlands, Iwan Rowlands, Illan Jones, Owain Pugh, Millet Roberts and Owain Aled all went over to guide Bala to a thumping win.

Brecon closed the gap on One East leaders Brynmawr to six points, albeit having played two games more. Iwan Williams, Mark Squirrel and Joe Evans all went over to help Brecon beat Ynysybwl 22-17.