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Newbridge win big to keep pressure on Penallta

Newbridge win big to keep pressure on Penallta

Lewis Rowden of Penallta is tackled by Davey Herdman of Brecon

In Division One East, Newbridge recorded a thumping 33-0 victory over Pontypool United to keep pressure on Penallta at the top of the table.

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Newbridge’s Director of Rugby Dafydd Lloyd was pleased to see his side continue their fine start to the season.

“It was a good performance. We certainly knew it would be a tough game – they’ve always been tough opponents. Liam Crandon controlled the game very well at outside-half – our half-backs played well.”

Elsewhere, Penallta recorded a 20-3 victory away at Bedlinog, with Dowlais emerging 18-17 victors at Blaenavon, to record their first victory of the season. Elsewhere, Monmouth beat Senghenydd 26-21 at home with Brynmawr versus Brecon and Risca against Nelson being postponed.

In Division One East Central, leaders Mountain Ash recorded a thumping 45-0 victory at home to Dinas Powys. Rumney, who lead the chasing pack, beat St Peter’s 22-7 at Riverside Park.

Other results saw Rhiwbina comfortably beat Ynysybwl 31-3 Caedelyn Park, Barry beat St Joseph’s 19-16, Treorchy beat Rhydyfelin 23-8 at home and Cambrian Welfare record a tight 7-0 victory at home to Porth Harlequins.

In Division One North, leaders Llandudno defeated Nant Conwy 14-10 to maintain their place at the summit. COBRA enjoyed a 13-10 victory away at Bethesda. Other games saw Bala beat Llangefni 21-7 at home and Dinbych lose 31-7 at home to Ruthin.

Caernarfon versus Bro Ffestiniog was postponed, with Pwllheli versus Dolgellau abandoned.

There was little action in Division One West Central, with three games postponed. In the games that did take place, Skewen recorded a 14-12 victory away at Kenfig Hill, with Birchgrove defeating Bridgend Athletic 17-0 at home.

Division One West saw half of its programme postponed. In the games that took place saw Yr Hendy beat Llanelli Wanderers 19-18 away and Felinfoel claim a 19-0 win at Gorseinon.

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