Swalec League Round Up

Rhiwbina convincingly beat visiting Rhymney at Parc Caedelyn by 43-12 in Two East, scoring five tries in the process.

Pat Murphy scored the Squirrels’ only first half try, while Grant Fitzgerald kicked three penalties as he made the visitors' indiscipline pay to lead 14-0 at the break. Fitzgerald continued his fine form with the boot adding another penalty before Greg Plant crossed for Rhymney, but there then came a delay after Rhymney hooker Sean Murphy had to be helped from the field with a dislocated elbow.

With no more front row replacements, the referee was forced to call passive scrums, although this didn't adversely affect the rhythm of the match and Squirrels skipper Nick Howell scored two tries, the second of which a superb individual effort from inside his own half, while ever-reliable Richard Saltmarsh burst through under the posts, and the scoring was completed by a typical Dan Murphy try.

In the battle at the bottom, two tries from wing Lewis Rigby helped Abercynon to a 29-10 home win over Fleur de Lys. At the other end of the table, Nelson picked up their fifth win with a 43-20 success at Garndiffaith.

Highfliers Llandudno edged out Two North title rivals COBRA 18-17. James Gregson and Ed Weston crossed for Llandudno, with Luke Jones adding two crucial penalties and a conversion.

It seems like defeats for Maesteg Quins come around like buses as the Llynfi Valley side were unbeaten in the league for the best part of three seasons before last week, and suffered their second loss in as many games in Two West as they lost out 25-14 at Aberystwyth.

Aber were awarded a penalty try, while Geraint Rowlands and Paul Bunford touched down for the hosts, as Owain Owen added two conversions and two penalties.

Builth Wells are now the new leaders in the division after former pacemakers Maesteg crashed to a 36-10 loss at Felinfoel, the Bulls capitalising in their 15-7 win over Dunvant at Broadacre, with tries from Dean Jones and Andrew Duggan.

Abertillery BG were far too strong for visiting Gwernyfed in Three East with the hosts notching up a 38-6 victory.

Chris Stevens was the hero of the day for the hosts amassing 15 points through a try and five conversions.

Pontypool United remain top of the table thanks to a 24-11 home triumph over Croesyceiliog. Luke Palmer, Rob Grey and Scott Malson all touching down for United.

Meanwhile, Caerphilly claimed their fifth win seeing off Brynmawr 16-10. The Cheesemen’s only try of the match came through Lloyd Summers while Sam Wollat struck three penalties and a conversion.

Llanelli Wanderers returned to winning ways in Three West at Cardigan with a bonus point 33-6 triumph, while Amman United remain top thanks to their 41-21 home success over Gorseinon, with Jonny Bevan getting three of his side's seven tries.

Tenby were the big winners of the day as they ran in nine tries to ruthlessly dispatch Lampeter 59-0, Smith brothers Toby (2) and Sam were amongst the tries for the hosts.

Pencoed picked up their maiden win in Three South West as they bagged a 31-13 home success over Resolven. The hosts were awarded a penalty try while Glen Hiscocks, Gareth Prentie and Daniel Howells touched down.

Penlan are continuing to run riot in Four South West as the Swansea side brushed aside Cefn Cribbwr 43-7. The Swansea side ran in seven tries with Dafydd Pritchard, Steven Williams and Bobby Scrine amongst the tries.

Early pacemakers New Tredegar continue to rack up the tries in Four East as they put Hafodyrynys to the sword with a 53-27 triumph.

The Newts were in seventh heaven as centre Ricky Hawkins claimed a hat-trick, wing Rhys Walbeof bagged a brace, while Josh Matthews and Gavin Stockman also went over.

It remains nip and tuck at the top of Five South Central with both Glyncoch and Porthcawl grabbing big wins.

The Glyncs easily dispatched Ferndale 60-3 with Anthony John claiming a hat-trick, while Swalec Bowl hero Shaun Baggs crossed for a double. Porthcawl meanwhile helped themselves to nine tries at Blaengarw as they triumphed 59-10, Neil Nutman, Ben Clarke and Dnny Shaw all getting braces for the Seasiders.

Finally in Division Seven, Aberbeeg looked impressive as ever as they saw off Newbridge United 42-17, Gareth Bevan, Gavin Hillier, Anthony Jones, Keiron Gingell, Craig Llewellyn and Adam Puddy all going over for the highfliers.