Pooler make it 40 in a row to stay clear

Welsh Championship round-up

PONTYPOOL remain eight points clear at the top of the Championship after claiming their 40th consecutive league victory.

Pooler ran in six tries to beat Newcastle Emlyn 36-24 and pick up maximum points.

Martin Luckwell collected Rhodri Usher’s pass to go over. Then Usher, Scott Matthews, Curtis Gregory, Brendan Lampitt and Clayton Gullis also touched down to make it 14 wins from 14 in the league this season.

Daniel Davies, Steffan Evans and Andrew Owens all replied for a plucky Emlyn side.

Ystrad Rhondda kept pace with the leaders as they beat Newbridge 33-21.

Sion Summers took the plaudits with a brilliant hattrick while Kurtis Williams added a fourth to seal the bonus point.

Narberth stay third following their narrow 10-8 win over Trebanos.

A penalty try helped the Otters claim the win with Nick Gale also on target with a penalty.

Trebanos hit back with a Llyr Davies try and a Tom Dew penalty to salvage a losing bonus point.

Maesteg Quins had Owen Howe to thank for their 21-11 win at Bedlinog.

The former Swansea kicker showed his talent from the tee with a stunning seven penalties.

A Ben Grzesica try and two Rhys Davies penalties got points on the board for Bedlinog but the boot of Howe ensured Quins took the points.

Cardiff Met lost ground with the top three after a 15-15 draw at Rhydyfelin.

Rhydyfelin led 15-3 thanks to a penalty try, a Lewis James score and a Dai Gratton penalty.

Harry Johnston kept the Archers in it with a pinpoint kick from the tee before a brace from captain Joe Jackson hauled them back in the game. A conversion from Johnston sealed a remarkable comeback.

Beddau moved off the bottom with a 33-20 victory over Tata Steel.