NATIONAL LEAGUE RUGBY

booked their place in round five with a 29-24 victory over Bargoed II.

Pentyrch’s last competitive game was back in October 27 – a 17-7 win over Gwernyfed in round three of the Bowl – but they showed no signs of rustiness as they crashed over four times.

Nathan Williams led the way with an excellent double while Ethan Williams and Ethan Denty added two other tries.

Rhys Lynch wrapped up the scoring from the tee with three conversions and a penalty to set up a fifthround clash with Penygraig.

Abergavenny also edged into the next round with a narrow 9-7 triumph at Treharris.

A Barry John Gwynne try and a Lloyd Bennett conversion looked set to give Treharris a 7-6 victory after Rod Webster had booted two penalties for Abergavenny.

But academy star Nathan Williams stepped up to the plate with 12 minutes on the clock to kick the penalty that sent Abergavenny into the next round.

Aber travel to Llanhilleth in January for a place in quarter-finals.

Pontyclun thrashed Tredegar Ironsides 41-17 to secure a last-16 tie with RTB Ebbw Vale.

Blaina and Pyle clash on January 2 for the right to face Nantgaredig in round five.

Meanwhile, in the WRU National Plate it was a close encounter between Pencoed and Seven Sisters with the former just about claiming a 23-22 victory.

Ieuan John touched down twice for Sisters alongside John Apgood and a penalty try but it wasn’t enough for a place in round four.

Pencoed will take on Treorchy in the next round with holders Brynmawr hosting Resolven and 2017 champions Penallta travelling north to take on Pwllheli.

Rumney’s game with Brecon was once again called off due to the weather so they are due to face each other in the new year with the winner going up against Rhiwbina in round four.