Nelson go top in East after Rhydfelin flounder

A STARRING performance from hooker Mark Jones helped Whitland smash bottom club Loughor 35-3 in One West. Penclawdd won 39-3 to move above Crymych, while league leaders Kidwelly continued their fine form with a 24-19 home win against Waunarlwydd.

Llanelli secured a 21-10 victory at home to Aberystwyth despite a late Gruff Jones try, while Gorseinon came from behind to earn a 26-11 win against struggling Gowerton.

In One North, uncontested scrums and a man of the match performance from flanker Michael Downey gave Caernarvon a 47-12 win against Llandudno.

Leaders Nant Conwy smashed Abergele 55-0, while Patrick Atkinson scored all of Colwyn Bay’s points as they beat Bro

Ffestiniog 19-17. Despite leading at half time, COBRA lost at home to Pwllheli 12-28, while

Bala earned a 3-7 away win at Ruthin. Bethesda claimed victory in a 24-12 home win against Mold.

In One East, Nelson went top with a 23-15 win at

Risca. Joseph Scrivens contributed 10 points to help Penallta beat Rhydfelin 23-17. Brecon smashed struggling Senghenydd 62-10, while bottom-placed Nantyglo lost 28-22 at Caerleon.

Tries from Luke Morgan and Kurtis Haile weren’t enough to secure the win for Abertillery as they drew 20-20 with Blaenavon, while Brynamwr beat Ynysybwl 17-0. A top of the table clash in One East Central saw leaders Treorchy beat Mountain Ash 15-22. An Aaron Clarke hat-trick helped Ystrad Rhondda to a 14-77 win at Llantwit Fadre.

Dave Smith scored two tries as Rhiwbina thrashed Cardiff Quins 32-0, while Llanharan improved to beat St

Joseph’s 19-14. Elsewhere, Rumney won 7-26 win at Dowlais, while Porth Harlequins sw off fellow strugglers Heol y Cyw 20-10.