Newbridge overturn Risca in 11-try demolition derby

Welsh Division One round-up

NEWBRIDGE were in unstoppable mood in Division 1 East as they plundered 11 tries in their 75-5 win at Risca to make it eight bonus point wins out of eight.

That leaves them 13 points clear of Brecon in top spot, although the Mid Wales side are also unbeaten in their six games after winning 33-24 at Monmouth.

Wing Cian Jones led the charge for Newbridge as he scored five of their tries and Simon Veall helped himself to two. Full back Eammon Rees kicked 20 points as he landed 10 conversions.

Pontypool United recorded a fine win at Penallta as they ran out 12-7 victors in a tight game. Sam Cochrane and Joe Blackmore got the tries that mattered for the visitors and Matt Bancroft kicked a conversion.

In Division 1 East Central, Rumney picked up a bonus-point in their 22-13 home win over Cardiff rivals St Joseph’s. Back row man Lewis Hill scored twice before centre Cain Sutton and Charlie Barratt finished off the visitors, who scored two tries of their own.

It was a victory that kept Rumney in striking distance of top of the table St Peter’s, who ran out 43-26 winners over Rhiwbina.

Nant Conwy continued their perfect record, at the top of Division 1 North, with a 32-13 win against

Caernarfon. Two tries from Rhydian Jones and a try from Carwyn Davies helped Nant Conwy to an excellent start. Jones added a try and seven points from the boot, before a late Siencyn Metcalfe score secured the win.

Bonymaen leapfrogged

Ammanford into first position in Division One

West Central, following a tight win against Birchgrove. Ammanford fell to their second loss of the season, losing out 44-22 against Dunvant who now sit second in the league.

Newcastle Emlyn reigned supreme with a dominant 60-24 bonus point victory against

Llanelli, helping them to the top of Division One West.