Mawr continue their title charge

Welsh Leagues round-up

Ryan Gardner ran in a hat-trick of tries for title chasing Brynmawr in theDivision 1 East as he steered his side to a 45-17 bonus-point win over Risca.

It was a win that kept the ‘Mawr in touch with unbeaten league leaders Penallta and sets up a clash with second placed Pontypool United in two weeks time, who pipped Dowlais 15-13.

United have played three games more than Penallta and Brynmawr, with Penallta leading with 29 points, United on 22 and Brynmawr now on 21.

The only other game played in the division saw Blaenavon win by a single point at Bedlinog, 11-10, and move up from 11th to sixth in the table.

In Division 1 East Central, Rumney stayed top of the table thanks to a 12-10 home win over Rhydyfelin. Tries from No8 Charlie Barrett and full back Ryan Bevan, the first converted by Chris Maton, allowed the home side to edge into a 12-5 lead, but they couldn’t add to their tally in the second half.

An interception try from Rhydyfelin cut the gap to two points, but that was as close as they got. Rumney now lead by five points from St Peter’s, who were 22-18 winners over Porth Quins. There are still two unbeaten teams in the division Mountain Ash and Treorchy.

Treorchy were involved in the WRU Plate quarterfinals and took another step nearer to the final with an impressive 23-15 win at Aberystwyth. Joining them in the semi-finals will be Brecon, who won 45-22 at Gowerton. Elsewhere, Newcastle Emlyn ran out 27-10 winners over Newbridge after impressive back to back wins over Kenfig Hill and Penallta.

Aberavon Green Stars, Fairwater, Bryncethin and Llanharan all made it through to the last four in the WRU Bowl, while Crumlin, Ferndale and Pontardawe joined Tonna in the semi-finals of the WRU Shield.