Hallett holds his nerve to get Wass over line

Welsh Championship round-up

THERE were dramatic scenes at the Gnoll where Bedwas snatched a late 16-14 win over Neath.

Stefan Sankala’s side looked to be on their way to a first defeat until Jordan Rees’ try at the death, with James Hallett banging over a touchline conversion.

Second half tries from Jon Hill and Luke Griffiths, both converted had edged Neath ahead after they trailed 9-0 at the break thanks to three penalties from Dion McIntosh.

Pontypool march on as they inflicted a 50-8 defeat on Narberth at the LewisLloyd Ground.

It was an enjoyable afternoon in Pembrokeshire for Pooler, who ran in eight tries.

Narberth led early on through Nick Gale’s try but a brace from Ieuan Jones and one for Owain Leonard saw Pooler hit back.

They led 21-8 lead at the break with Kieran Meek adding the extras while Gale also kicked a penalty.

Second half tries followed from Leonard, Meek, Aaron Coundley and Lloyd Lewis (two).

Bargoed were thumping 45-7 home winners over Tata Steel and are still unbeaten, as are the students of Cardiff Met who edged out Ystalyfera 20-17 at the Ynysydarren Ground.

Met’s tries came courtesy of Corey Lewis, Andrew Nurse and Jack Silvester with Russell Bennett booting five points.

Beddau came from 12-6 down at half time to run out 17-12 winners over Maesteg Quins.

Ben Lee, Luke Studley and Morgan Burgess all dotted down in the second half with Hywel Chatham converting all three.

A penalty try and Geraint Evans were the Quins’ scorers.

Trebanos got the better of Ystrad Rhondda 24-16 thanks to tries from Tom Dew (2), and George Spalding. Richard Brunton kicked three conversions and a penalty.

Tries from Josh Male and Jack Beetham helped Glamorgan Wanderers to a 20-14 triumph at Cross Keys. Paul Short added 10 points from the kicking tee.