Carmarthen Journal

EMLYN KEEP DREAMS OF FINAL ALIVE

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NEWCASTLE Emlyn reached the semi-finals of the WRU Plate thanks to a 27-10 defeat of Kenfig Hill.

But Gowerton’s hopes of reaching the final ended when they were beaten 45-22 at home by Brecon.

Also through to the last four are Treorchy and Penallta.

Tumble bowed out of the WRU Bowl when beaten by Bryncethin.

Narberth could not complete a quick double over Ystrad Rhondda as they went down 21-15 in the Admiral Welsh Championsh­ip.

The Otters had run out 46-24 victors in the WRU Championsh­ip Cup, but tries from Carl Williams, Liam Wiggins and Mccauley Rowley made sure the journey back to the Rhondda was a happy one.

Meanwhile, Yr Hendy were forced to pull out all the stops to take over at the top of One West. In a low-scoring contest, they edged home 6-3 against Felinfoel.

Gorseinon made home advantage count as they saw off Whitland 34-28, but Llanelli Wanderers went down 26-14 to Pembroke.

Ammanford moved into fourth spot in One West Central thanks to a 22-12 defeat of Birchgrove.

But Brynaman’s tough season continued as they were beaten 64-7 at home by Tondu.

Nantgaredi­g’s push for the Two West title stalled after they were held 17-17 by Mumbles.

Burry Port moved into second by defeating Carmarthen Athletic 24-15. Port kept the score down while playing into a strong headwind in the first half, then pulled away with the elements in their favour after the break.

Pontarddul­ais won 15-5 at Milford Haven to maintain their title challenge, while Pontyberem claimed just their second league victory of the season by beating bottom club Loughor 22-7.

The big winners of the day were Kidwelly. They defeated Tenby United 62-5.

Cefneithin moved to the top of Three West B following their 14-8 defeat of Gwendraeth Valley rivals Trimsaran.

They have just moved ahead of Tumble.

Llandybie are third after they won 13-5 at Llangadog.

Llandeilo beat New Dock Stars, but Furnace United’s title challenge suffered a jolt when they were beaten at Penygroes.

Cardigan missed the chance to close the gap on the teams ahead of them in Three West A when they were held to a 6-6 draw at Aberaeron. Llanybydde­r and Tregaron both lost.

 ?? Picture: Byron Williams ?? Action from the game in Two West between Burry Port and Carmarthen Athletic.
Picture: Byron Williams Action from the game in Two West between Burry Port and Carmarthen Athletic.

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