Abercynon hit century mark

Oct 22 2007 by Our Correspondent, Western Mail

ABERCYNON produced the first century of the season in Division Two with an emphatic 100-0 win over Pill Harriers.

Ryan James celebrated his first call to the senior team with a hat-trick, while outside-half Matthew Turner booted 25 points in the 15-try demolition that lifted Abercynon into second place behind leaders Penallta.

While Abercynon were running in tries for fun, Ystrad Rhondda relied on the boot of fly-half Wayne James to edge past strugglers Builth Wells 15-6 at Gelligaled Park.

Similarly, Gareth Roberts was the hero for Treherbert with five penalties including a 40-metre, last-gasp penalty to clinch a dramatic 22-19 win over Rhydyfelin.

Division Three had its fair share of drama at Blaina and Pontypool United. Scrum-half Thomas Edwards snuck over in the first half to earn Blaina bragging rights, settling a gripping derby 5-0 against Brynmawr.

Pontypool United left it late to finish off Abergavenny until Morgan West kicked a last-gasp winner.

Division Three South East leaders Bedlinog ground out another victory, 14-9 against Treorchy.