WBA Carruthers Shield
The semi finals of the WBA Carruthers Shield took place at Llandrindod Wells with 2 Monmouthshire sides, RTB Ebbw Vale and Blaenavon looking to make it to the final and make it an all Monmouthshire final.
In the 1st semi final, Blaenavon came up against Penylan and for a large percentage of the game there were only a handful of shots in the game. Unfortunately Penylan upped their game in the closing stages to run out winners by 14 shots.
On the bottom green, RTB Ebbw Vale entertained Harlequins in a repeat of last year's semi final. RTB started slowly with little between the teams but gathered momentum as the game progressed and eventually ran out winners by 26 shots.
The final saw a repeat of the 2018 final, with RTB looking to tu the result of that day and make it 3 titles in a row. A slow start for RTB saw them trail by a few shots after 5 ends but some big ends across the green followed to see RTB lead by 15 at the half way stage. Penylan showed their fighting spirit in the following ends, reducing the defect to just 6 shots at 15 ends but in true RTB fashion, they were determined not to let any lead slip and broke away again to win by 17 shots, 81-64.
Congratulations to RTB Ebbw Vale on winning the Carruthers Shield for a 3rd Consecutive Year, an amazing achievement.
The semi finals of the WBA Carruthers Shield took place at Llandrindod Wells with 2 Monmouthshire sides, RTB Ebbw Vale and Blaenavon looking to make it to the final and make it an all Monmouthshire final.
In the 1st semi final, Blaenavon came up against Penylan and for a large percentage of the game there were only a handful of shots in the game. Unfortunately Penylan upped their game in the closing stages to run out winners by 14 shots.
On the bottom green, RTB Ebbw Vale entertained Harlequins in a repeat of last year's semi final. RTB started slowly with little between the teams but gathered momentum as the game progressed and eventually ran out winners by 26 shots.
The final saw a repeat of the 2018 final, with RTB looking to tu the result of that day and make it 3 titles in a row. A slow start for RTB saw them trail by a few shots after 5 ends but some big ends across the green followed to see RTB lead by 15 at the half way stage. Penylan showed their fighting spirit in the following ends, reducing the defect to just 6 shots at 15 ends but in true RTB fashion, they were determined not to let any lead slip and broke away again to win by 17 shots, 81-64.
Congratulations to RTB Ebbw Vale on winning the Carruthers Shield for a 3rd Consecutive Year, an amazing achievement.
MBA Division 1
Pontymister Athletic moved out of the drop zone following a 10-4 win at Blackwood in the week but felt to a 10-4 defeat at Bedwas, who remain just above the bottom two. Cwmbran won 8-6 at Croesyceiliog to remain 2nd whilst 8 whilst Blackwood took maximum points off off Chepstow.
Pontymister Athletic moved out of the drop zone following a 10-4 win at Blackwood in the week but felt to a 10-4 defeat at Bedwas, who remain just above the bottom two. Cwmbran won 8-6 at Croesyceiliog to remain 2nd whilst 8 whilst Blackwood took maximum points off off Chepstow.
MBA Division 2
Rhymney Royal take over at top following a 12-2 win at Pontnewydd. Newbridge drop to second but will need to revisit Rhymney Gwent as weather resulted in their game having to be abandoned after only a few ends. Caldicot rise to 3rd with a 12-2 win at Machen whilst Abergavenny win a close contest at Pontypool Park Girlings 10-4.
Rhymney Royal take over at top following a 12-2 win at Pontnewydd. Newbridge drop to second but will need to revisit Rhymney Gwent as weather resulted in their game having to be abandoned after only a few ends. Caldicot rise to 3rd with a 12-2 win at Machen whilst Abergavenny win a close contest at Pontypool Park Girlings 10-4.
MBA Division 3
St Julian's extend their lead at the top with a 14-0 win over Llanhilleth. Blaina continue to push for the 2nd promotion spot with a ln 11-3 win at New Tredegar.
St Julian's extend their lead at the top with a 14-0 win over Llanhilleth. Blaina continue to push for the 2nd promotion spot with a ln 11-3 win at New Tredegar.
MBA Division 4
Ynysddu move further ahead at top with a 12-2 win in the 1st Vs 2nd clash at Bedwellty Park. Following that result, Panteg House ( 12-2 over Aberca) and Oakdale ( 10-4 over Firbank) rise to 2nd and 3rd in the table. Beechwood pick up a valuable 12 points at Panteg Park to remain above the dropzone.
Ynysddu move further ahead at top with a 12-2 win in the 1st Vs 2nd clash at Bedwellty Park. Following that result, Panteg House ( 12-2 over Aberca) and Oakdale ( 10-4 over Firbank) rise to 2nd and 3rd in the table. Beechwood pick up a valuable 12 points at Panteg Park to remain above the dropzone.
MBA Division 5
A busy week with the division with 2 midweek games. Pontymister Welfare continue their unbeaten season with an 11-3 and 14-0 win over Whiteheads and Belle Vue. A 14-0 win on Friday for Newport Athletic sees them rise one spot. Gadiffaith (14-0), Pontyfelin (12-2) and Whiteheads (10-4) all recorded wins on Saturday.
A busy week with the division with 2 midweek games. Pontymister Welfare continue their unbeaten season with an 11-3 and 14-0 win over Whiteheads and Belle Vue. A 14-0 win on Friday for Newport Athletic sees them rise one spot. Gadiffaith (14-0), Pontyfelin (12-2) and Whiteheads (10-4) all recorded wins on Saturday.
GBL Division 1
Croesyceiliog moved 2nd following a 12-0 win over Chepstow in the week with Newbridge only 1 point behind them following a 10-2 win over Bedwas. RTB and Chepstow was abandoned due to weather condition and Pontymister Athletic and Croesyceiliog had to be called off due to illness amongst the Athletics team.
Croesyceiliog moved 2nd following a 12-0 win over Chepstow in the week with Newbridge only 1 point behind them following a 10-2 win over Bedwas. RTB and Chepstow was abandoned due to weather condition and Pontymister Athletic and Croesyceiliog had to be called off due to illness amongst the Athletics team.
GBL Division 2
2 wins in a week (11-1 at Abertillery and 12-0 over Caldicot ) see Crosskeys move top. Blackwood (11-1 at Abergavenny ) and Abertillery (10-2 at Beechwood) both move up 1 place following their wins.
2 wins in a week (11-1 at Abertillery and 12-0 over Caldicot ) see Crosskeys move top. Blackwood (11-1 at Abergavenny ) and Abertillery (10-2 at Beechwood) both move up 1 place following their wins.
GBL Division 3
Beaufort move 3rd following their midweek win at Cwmbran. Croesyceiliog keep pace with St Julian's following a 9-1 win over Beaufort with the top stop still being held by St Julian's following their 8-2 win over Pontypool Park Girlings. Cwmbran also recorded a 10-0 win to move up 1 place.
Beaufort move 3rd following their midweek win at Cwmbran. Croesyceiliog keep pace with St Julian's following a 9-1 win over Beaufort with the top stop still being held by St Julian's following their 8-2 win over Pontypool Park Girlings. Cwmbran also recorded a 10-0 win to move up 1 place.
This week sees the WBA National Finals take place at Llandrindod Wells. Good Luck to all of the Monmouthshire representatives.
