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Ironmen power on in Foster’s Challenge Cup

Ironmen power on in Foster’s Challenge Cup

Newly promoted Merthyr picked up their second win this season over neighbours Pontypridd as they beat the reigning Foster’s Challenge Cup champions 36-15 at The Wern to take firm control of Pool 3.

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No 8 Nick White led the way with a try in each half and Adam Hoskins, Owen Howe and Dan Parry chipped in to ensure the home side bagged a bonus point. The Ironmen had beaten Ponty 39-21 at Sardis Road in their Principality Premiership meeting at the end of September.

Premiership champions Ebbw Vale had to rely on a late try from outside half Dai Langdon to earn a 12-10 win over Bargoed at Eugene Cross Park. The visitors led 10-0 at the break, but Langdon weaved his magic late on to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

In Pool 1, Newport came from behind against Cross Keys to clinch a second successive win and create some daylight at the top of the table. Keys led 11-0 at Rodney Parade when Nathan Williams touched down after kicks by James Thomas, but Chay Smith scored and set up another try for Wes Cunliffe before the Black & Ambers defence held firm to secure the 17-11 win.

Pool 2 looks a straight contest between Carmarthen Quins and Llandovery after both maintained 100 per cent records. Quins centre Callum Price, wing Morgan Griffiths, flanker Andrew Green and full-back Gwion Morgan all crossed in an easy 33-14 win over struggling Swansea.

Llanelli had prop Tom Kaijaks showen the red card for butting to round-off a disappointing night at the Church Bank where hosts Llandovery won 31-7. The home side picked up a bonus point thanks to tries from wing Jack Parkinson, outside half James Davies, centre Rhodri Jones and wing Ryan Davies.

Foster’s Challenge Cup – Round 2
Pool 1:
Newport 17, Cross Keys 11
Pool 2: Carmarthen Quins 33, Swansea 14; Llandovery 31,
Pool 3: Ebbw Vale 12, Bargoed 10; Merthyr 36, Pontypridd 15         
Pool 4: Aberavon 40, Neath 24; Bridgend 29 Cardiff 7       
 

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