Inter Association
Friday saw the penultimate round of the Inter Association take place with the West Mon moving to top stop with a 17-5 against Easte Valley. South Mon move to 2nd with a 17-5 win against Rhymney & Sirhowy. The final week sees West Mon take on South Mon in what what will probably be a winner takes all match but Newport & District, with the right results, will be looking to to pip both teams at the final hurdle.
WBA Carruthers Shield
RTB proved too strong for Rhymney Gwent in the the all MBA tie of the round, booking their place in last four with a 42 shot win. Crosskeys battled strongly away to Harlequins in hope of making it an all MBA semi Final but unfortunately fell just short, going down by 6 shots. Blaenavon's game against Old Llandorians fell foul of the weather and had to be postponed but we wish them all the best and hope they will join RTB in Llandrindod Wells on the 12th August.
MBA Division 1
Chepstow moved up to 3rd following their 12-2 win at home to RTB. Blackwood followed up on last weeks win with maximum points at home to Croesyceiliog to move up one place. Cwmbran vs Bedwas was called off due to heavy rain prior to the game.
MBA Division 2
Newbridge maintained top spot with a 12-2 win at home to Caldicot. Pontypool Park Girlings moved up to 2nd after playing out a 7-7 draw away to Machen. Abergavenny and Pontnewydd was another game that fell out the weather whilst the Rhymney derby was postponed due to the Gwents WBA match.
MBA Division 3
St Julians expanded their lead at the top with a 14-0 win at home to 2nd place Blaina. Beaufort moved up 2 places following a big 14-0 win at New Tredegar.
MBA Division 4
Ynysddu remain top but their 100% record finally fell following a 10-4 defeat at Panteg Park. Panteg House remain 4th following a 11-3 win at Beechwood whilst Oakale (11-3 against Six Bells) and Firbank (12-2 at Aberca) keep pace with those above them following their wins.
MBA Division 5
Whiteheads move level on points with Pontymister Welfare at the top following a 14-0 win at home to Crickhowell. Caerleon move to 3rd following their 12-2 win against Pontyfelin. Newport Athletic rise 2 places with a 14-0 win at Gilwe. I'm still awaiting the result of the Gadiffaith vs Belle Vue game.
GBL Division 1
Movement at the top as Pontymister Athletic take 1st position following a 12-0 win at RTB. Newbridge rise to 2nd with a 12-0 win at Pontymister Welfare. Bedwas move up 2 places with a 10-2 win at home to Monmouth. A late downpour prior to kick off at Croesyceiliog lead to their game against Chepstow being called off.
GBL Division 2
Caldicot continue their push on Crosskeys at the top with a 12-0 win at home to Blackwood. Another home win saw Blaina pick up a 10-2 win against Beechwood. Abertillery vs Bedwellty was another victim of the heavy afteoon downpours and was called off just before kick off.
GBL Division 3
St Julian remain in pole position following a big 10-0 win at home to Aberca. Pontypool Park Girlings move upto 3rd with a single shot, 8-2 in at Beaufort. Cwmbran won 9-1 at Whiteheads to record their 3rd win of the season. Croesyceiliog vs Bailey Park, like the MBA match at the same venue, succumbed to the weather and was postponed
Richard Cooper
MBA League Secretary
MBA League Secretary
