Win over Brecon marks 40th victory

Mar 30 2008 by Staff Reporter, Wales On Sunday

BEDLINOG reached another milestone as they recorded their 40th game without defeat when they dispatched visitors Brecon 24-3.

Richard Rees, Chris Link, Lee Harrison and Hugh Jones all ran in tries and Geraint Edmunds added two conversions as the Division Three South East picked up a bonus point.

Second-placed Gilfach Goch lost ground as they went down 12-3 at mid-table Llantwit Fardre.

Third-placed Tylorstown scored five tries as they swept aside Fairwater 40-3.

In Division Three South West, leaders BP’s match with Maesteg Quins was rained off and second-placed Nantyffyllon took advantage as they beat Seven Sisters 20-3.

Lee Bumford, Ryan Turner and Adrian Lewis all ran in a try apiece and Nathan Healey added a conversion and a penalty.

Third-placed Tondu lost ground as they could manage only a 13-13 draw with Briton Ferry. Lowly Tonna gave their survival hopes a boost with a 24-7 victory over Kenfig Hill.

Only one fixture went ahead in Four South East and promotion favourites Llandaff North increased their advantage to 11 points as they won 12-8 at Llantwit Major.

Gavin James and Daniel French scored the vital try and Chris Burke put over a conversion.

There was just one game in Division Four South West.

Captain for the day, Steve John, was awarded man-of-the-match as he went over for a try and kicked eight points for Pontycymmer who ran out 20-14 victors over Ystalyfera.

In Five South Central, Pyle crossed the Rhigos line 10 times in a 62-7 rout.

Barry Grabham swooped for a hat-trick of touchdowns and John Weller and brothers John and Robert Furton all grabbed a brace, but the day’s top scorer was Lee Jones who ran in a try and scored 12 points.

Second-placed Porthcawl bagged six tries as they overwhelmed South Wales Police 37-22.