Ynysybwl 16 - Haverfordwest 21

 
Haverfordwest Ladies travelled to Ynysybwl on Sunday knowing victory would secure promotion to division one and they showed terrific commitment, flair and skill levels to win against the only other team in with a shout of moving up.
 

Blues start well but trail at the break

 
The Blues were looking for redemption over their league rivals after losing at home by a single point a fortnight previously and they got off to a flying start when their inspirational captain Nina Colville handed off several defenders to score in the opening minutes before stand-in fly half Sophie Rees added the extra points.
 
Ynysybwl responded with two well-struck penalties and a converted try after a series of powerful pick and drives after being dominant in the scrum with a much bigger pack than Haverfordwest, to leave the Blues trailing by 13-7 at half time.
 

Equally tight second half but Haverfordwest fight back

 
The game continued to be very tight in the second half, but Haverfordwest kept plugging away with Lyn Egelstaff and Sophie Rees touching down as reward for terrific periods of pressure by the visitors, whilst Rees, usually a scrum half, showed her versatility as a player by completing both conversions.
 
Ynysybwl kept in touch with another successful penalty and threw everything they had at Haverfordwest in the dying minutes and were inches away from the try line on several occasions, but Haverfordwest were brave in defence and were able to clear their lines.
 

Coach Gareth is thrilled

 
Haverfordwest coach Gareth Charles said: “Ynysybwl were unbeaten all season and were a tough nut to crack with their uncompromising forward pack but Haverfordwest from 1-15 were outstanding.
 “All the players, coaches and supporters were understandably delighted at the final whistle and we look forward to division one rugby next season.”
 
Haverfordwest Ladies squad: Katy Lewis, Maria Phillips, Caz Oliver-Thomas, Kate Allen, Ceri Coleman-Phillips, Awen Prysor, Lyn Egelstaff, Clodagh Llewhellin, Delyth Foster, Nina Colville, Sophie Rees, Stephanie Harris, Jess Charles, Emily Carrington, Hayley McCarney, Mona Jones, Rachel Harding.