Junior Rugby Finals:

Crymych’s junior academy of rugby left Bierspool in celebratory mood as their talented young players won the first four of the six finals played in a festival superbly organised by Pembroke Dock Harlequins.

The Junior Rugby Finals Day was dedicated to the late Stuart Lewis, who had been the pivotal figure at Bierspool since he set up the junior coaching system over 30 years ago and it had everything from good parking to photographs, superb play and a smashing programme, food to fun activities which made it a family day, Huw Baker and his team of helpers made sure that everything ran smoothly, with Haverfordwest and Neyland as the other winners on a day when the skill levels, allied to excellent coaching, created a day to remember.

Ken Davies, who has been involved in the organising of this special event in Pembrokeshire’s rugby calendar since its inception 14 years ago said afterwards, “It has been a great day for junior rugby and there are so many superb young players breaking through. The clubs are raising the bar in terms of quality and we can’t wait for Haverfordwest to host the Finals Day next year.”

Under 11s Final:

Pembroke 7 Crymych 40

Crymych started off the festival with a bang as their under 11s beat a gritty Pembroke side which had talented young players like Oscar Allen, Elinor Griffiths, Ewan and Ieuan Badham, who claimed his team’s points with a try and conversion.

Ioan Croft was the man of the match for Crymych as he scored three tries and his twin brother Garan joined him on the scoresheet alongside Rhodri Thomas (2), Sion Croshaw and Eilir Shaw, who claimed 24 points from two tries and seven conversions.

Stuart Lewis Endeavour Award: Ewan Badham (Pembroke)

Pembroke: Ben Omnet; Cameron Tallis; David Collings; Dewi Roberts; Eirian Edwards; Elinor Griffiths; Ewan Badham; Evan Phillips; Finlay Sharratt Geraint Shaw; Ieuan Badham; Joe Siva; Kyren Thomas; Morgan Smith; Oscar Allen; Rhys Canton; Sam Harris. Coach: Graham Badham.

Crymych: Sion Lloyd (Capt); Heledd-Mai Lloyd; Iestyn Thomas; Morgan Clewer-Evans; Rhodri Thomas; Sion Croshaw; Ned Bennett; William Lloyd; Garan Croft; Ioan Croft; Griff Lloyd; Eilir George; Torin Nicholson Ben Crees; Morgan Evans; Steffan Wilson; Owain Evans; Morgan Evans; Anuerin Partridge. Coaches: Carwyn Rees,  Ilan Wyn Jones, Amir Jiwa-Walji . Team manager: Carwyn John.

Referee: Huw Jones

Under 12s Final:

Crymych 40 Pembroke 5

Outside half Ilan Phillips was the man of the match for Crymych under 12s as they emulated their under 11s in beating their brave counterparts from Pembroke.

Phillips scored two tries and slotted five conversions as his pack controlled play well, with other tries by Rhys James, Rhydian Howells and Sam Edge (2).

Pembroke also played their part in a good final where James Allen, Ryan Christopher, Ceri and Rhys Griffiths caught the eye, and Theo Davies scored a good unconverted try.

Stuart Lewis Endeavour Award: Theo Davies (Pembroke)

Crymych: Stephen Varney; Ifan Davies; Rhydian Howells; Iwan Twigg; Sion Vaughan; Steffan Davies; Gruff Williams;  Ilan Phillips; Joseph Mathias; Caleb Nicholas;  Hedd Nicholas; Jamie Davies; Rhys James; Dafydd Eynon; Oran Fudge; Aled Griffiths; Ifan Phillips; Josh Bridge; Sam Edge; Edward Rathbone. Coaches:  Togo Phillips, Pete Nicholas; Wyn Phillips; Chris Howells.

Pembroke: James Allen; Josh Axon; Thomas Boswell; Ryan Christopher; Theo Davies; Ryan Eynon; Gareth Finnegan; Ceri Griffiths; Rhys Griffiths; Ethan James; Dylan Kitts; Med Le Briton- Booth;  Louis O’Hara; Curtis Palmer; Harrison Richards; Max Richards; Jaob Reynolds; Jared Sherratt; Johnathan Smith; Harry Turner; Douggie Whitbread; Tom Whitbread; Will Wright. Coaches: Richard Allen, Paul Axon, Rob Griffiths, Phil Palmer; Alex Sherratt. Physio/First aid: Richard Sherratt; Jorge Wright.

Referee: Neil Jenkins

Under 13s Final:

Crymych 27 Tenby United 22

Crymych and Tenby’s under 13s produced one of the best finals of the day as the Preseli youngsters eventually came out on top but not before they had been pushed all the way by a cracking Tenby team which never gave up trying.

Both teams showed terrific skills, pace and power and Tenby had good tries from Owain Evans, Kieran Allen, and Tom Rees to go with two conversions and a penalty by Harri Williams but Crymych just about held the edge and tries from man of the match Dion Phillips, Joe Mansfield, Alex Varney and Rowan Nicholson saw them complete a hat-trick of wins on the day.

Stuart Lewis Endeavour Award: Osian Evans (Tenby)

Crymych: Llew Bevan; Sion Wilson; Morgan James; Morgan Davies; Hedd James; Lleucu George (Capt); Guto Edwards; Gethin Davies; Dion Phillips; Jac Davies; Joe Mansfield; Jon Hill; Alex Varney; Rowan Nicholson; Rhodri George; Math Iorwerth-Scott; Rhydian Thomas; Sion Grimes;  Gwion Jenkins; Steffan Rees; Huw Cooke; Fergus Davies; Iwan Toft; Harry Dunn. Coaches: Gareth Wilson, Hedd Davies, Sion Davies, Rhys Biki Davies. Physio: Andrew Toft.

Tenby United: Alex Probert; Tom Rees; Dominic Booth; James Crowney Richards; Billy Kinnear; William Swales; Owain Evans; Kieran Allen; Ben Millward; Harri Williams; Henry McBeth; Max Bridley;  Leys Thomson;  Lorcan Williams; Thomas H Jones; Parry Phillips; Ben James; Gethin Kelly; Harrison Duckett; Monty Kirner; Dan Lewis; Harvey Johns. Coaches: Martin Rogers, Steve Evans, Nev Apperly. Team manager: Chris Williams. Physio: Dr Damien Kelly

Referee: Adrian Slade.

Under 14s Final:

Crymych 45 Neyland 10

Crymych achieved a played four, won four, set of results as their under 14s proved too strong for a Neyland team that deserved immense credit for the way that they never gave up trying.

Full back Osian Edwards scored perhaps the try of the day as quick hands near his own line saw him in space and he sped 90 metres, followed by a 60-metre dash to the line from centre Sion Evans, who scored three tries and deservedly picked up the man of the match award. Tom Crees and Osian Thomas also got on the try sheet whilst Sion Evans also contributed five conversions.

Rhys Davies was outstanding for Neyland alongside George Evans, Jake Busby, Ethan Mayhew, Thomas Hughes, James and Scott Buirds, with their tries claimed by Evans and Mayhew.

Stuart Lewis Endeavour Award: Rhys Davies (Neyland)

Crymych: Rhodri Vaughan; Iwan Davies; Tom Crees (Capt); Declan Harries; Sion Rees; Dafydd Vaughan; Owen Lewis; Lee Griffiths; Adam Forster; Gethin Evans; Matthew Freebury; Sion Evans; Osian Thomas; William Lloyd- Morgan; Osian Edwards; Rhys Phillips; Owain Rhys Davies; Daniel Breeze-Davies; Scott Davies; Ross McDonald; Elis Williams; Wiliam Thomas. Coaches: Aled, Arwyn, Tomi , Emyr. Physio: Glyn.

Neyland: Toby Assen; Phillips Llewellyn; Jake Busby; Mitchell Roberts; Kyle Richards; Callum Syme; Liam Evans; Rhys Davies; Ethan Mayhew; James Buirds; Sam Smart; Thomas Hughes; Scott Buirds;  George Evans; Jordan Allen-Wright; Tommy Allen; Lewis Phillips; Joseph Rees; Callum Kerrison; Brandon Pugh. Coaches: Peter Hughes, Jonathan Mayhew. Team manager: J Evans.

Referee: Colin Phillips

Under 15s Final:

Haverfordwest 25 Pembroke Dock Quins 10

Both teams gave 100% in a splendid final and showed great sportsmanship with their post match respect towards each other that was a credit to their families and coaches
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There was pace and power aplenty in both camps Haverfordwest always looked just that little bit sharper and had a cracking try from Callum Morris alongside others by Elgan Roberts, Dieter Thomas and skipper Jonathan Clout,
Patrick Pearce kicked a conversion and penalty, with Kyle Williams chosen as man of the match.

Nathan John scored the Quins’ try and Ben Hathaway notched the conversion and a penalty as Brandon Davies, Charlie Dearden and William Roberts caught the eye for the Quins.

Stuart Lewis Endeavour Award: Charlie Dearden (Quins)

Haverfordwest:  Jonathan Clout; Kyle Hamer; Rhodri Price; Kyle Williams; Dax Leggett; Ieuan Bevan; Ryan Palmer; Jake Evans; Elgan Roberts; Jake Davies; Callum Morris; George Hart; Patrick Pearce; Harry Goforth; Dieter Thomas; Matthew McCloud-Baikie; Alan Walters; Lewis Watts; Paul Roberts; Owen Mountstevens; Tomas Harvey; Kieran Crimmins.

Pembroke Dock Harlequins:  Jack Davies; Euan Owens (Capt); Robert John; Alex Haley; Luke Eagles; Liam Scourfield; Nathan John; Wesley Blunsden; William Roberts; Ben Hathaway; Rhys Davies; Liam Fienhage; Charlie Dearden; Brandon Davies; D Rees Bradney; George Bellmaine; Iestyn Cardy; Hywel Baker; Tom Clarkson; Aaron Cookson; Geraint Powell; Matthew Washbourne. Coaches: Neil Roberts; Lennie Scourfield; Jason Bellmaine; Mike Haley.

Referee: Chris Williams

Under 16s Final:

Neyland 27 Narberth 10

Neyland and Narberth under 16s rounded off the festival in style as they showed the very best of junior rugby before the All Blacks deservedly retained title they won at under 15 level last season.

The All Blacks led 27-0 at half time through tries by Bradley Davies, Sam Laugharne and outstanding centre Jack Griffiths, who was voted as man of the match as he raced through for two tries. Toby Hayman also directed operations well from fly half and landed two conversions and a penalty.

Narberth deserve every credit for the way they fought back in the second half and with Aaron Maine leading the way they had tries by Will Ratcliffe and Llyr Miles as their reward.

Stuart Lewis Endeavour Award: Aaron Maine (Narberth)

Neyland: Dan Coles; Ned Smithies; Dec Harwood; Bradley Davies; Luke Barrow; Leigh Barnard (Capt); Morgan Leyton; Iestyn Evans; Chris Morgan; Toby Hayman; Sam Laugharne; Dan Richards; Jack Griffiths; Dan Kynoch; Jordan Roberts; Cameron Hansen; James Burdon; Stephan Williams; Jack Davies. Coaches: Steve Evans, Jonny Griffiths. Team manager: Garry Morgan. Physio: Nicky Harwood.

Narberth: Alvilles Osain; Connor O’Sulivan; Aaron Maine; George Taverner; Joseph Twoose; Harry Jones; Kieran Thomas; Marcus Watling; Jack Jones; Will Ratcliffe; Benedict Webber; Llyr Myles; Karl Evans; Fola Diaro; Will Davies; Rhys Williams; Ashley Farmer; Lucas Ridge; Morgan Lewis.

Referee: Tony Pratt