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3 days ago
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NZ Shearers' Saving Grace In Last-Test Win Over Wales
The Wools of New Zealand shearing team of Jack Fagan and Toa Henderson have ended their six-match tour of UK and France in style by beating Wales at the Corwen Shears in North Wales. Dominating both time and quality points, they beat the new Welsh team of Llyr Jones and Gwion Lloyd Evans by a comfortable 4.05pts on Saturday, although Wales claimed a 2-1 series victory having won the first two tests of the home leg of the annual series' between the rival nations at the Cothi Shears and the Royal Welsh Show last week. Fagan had the fastest time, the best points in the pens and overall quality points, shearing the 20 lambs in 11m 23s. Henderson was next off, six seconds later and with the best points in judging on the shearing board. It enabled the black singlets pair to balance the ledger for the tour having beaten England and France earlier this month after being beaten by Scotland in the opening test at the Lochearnhead Shears. Henderson, on his first trip to the Northern Hemisphere, went close to claiming a third international Open championship title, by finishing runner-up to reigning World champion Evans in the six-man Corwen Shears Open All-Nations final, also of 20 lambs each, having beaten Evans to win the equivalent event at the Royal Welsh Show. Fagan was fifth. Henderson was first to finish the final and also had the best board points, but it was a tight finish. Evans beat him by 0.2pts, with just 0.35pts back to third place-getter, 2019 World champion and local Corwen idol Richard Jones. Just six seconds separated the first three in the race, from Henderson's 11m 51s to Alun Lloyd Jones' 11m 55s and the 11m 57s of Gethin Lewis, who shore with Llyr Jones in the Welsh team for the last two seasons and the first test of this month's series. Henderson, who won the Golden Shears and New Zealand Championships Open finals in March, had a particularly big first tour in the UK, winning Open finals in France and at the Royal Welsh Show, and finishing second on Saturday, third at the Great Yorkshire Show and fourth at Lochearnhead. Fagan was unable to repeat any of the four wins he had in Open finals on last year's tour, but also reached five of the six finals, for second place at Yorkshire and in France, third at the Royal Welsh Show, fourth at Cothi, and the fifth placing at Corwen. Fagan has also won four speedshear titles, including retaining the Welsh International title last week. On Friday, he was also fourth in the Corwen Shears Novice Blades, repeating the outcome of his first blades event midweek at the Royal Welsh Show. A special moment on Saturday came when the two took part in the haka just before the test, Henderson taking the role of kaea in what was thought to be the first time team members have taken part in what has become an obligation for New Zealanders at competitions in Wales, sometimes joined by Welsh shearers who have learnt haka during their working seasons in New Zealand. Results: International (20 lambs): New Zealand 94.2pts (Jack Fagan 11m 23s, 44.4pts; Toa Henderson 11m 29s, 49.8pts) beat Wales 98.25pts (Gwion Evans 11m 50s, 46.95pts; Llyr Jones 12m 2s, 51.3pts). Wales won the series 2-1. Corwen Shears Open All-Nations final (20 lambs): Gwion Evans (Wales) 12m 19s, 47pts, 1; Toa Henderson (NZ) 11m 51s, 47.2pts, 2; Richard Jones (Wales) 13m 21s, 47.55pts, 3; Alun Lloyd Jones (Wales) 11m 55s, 48.5pts, 4; Jack Fagan (NZ) 12m 13s, 49.15pts, 5; Gethin Lewis (Wales) 11m 57s, 54.35pts, 6.
Leader Live
01-07-2025
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Thrilling contests seen in North Wales Cricket League
Pontblyddyn could only muster 62 in their time at the crease with Anthony Owens getting 15 of those runs as Jack Whitley (4-22) and Louis Parry (3-25) starred with the ball. Ollie Fellows (35 not out) didn't hang around as Buckley made 62 for two to seal victory and remain fourth in the table, 29 points behind leaders Corwen who won by three wickets at home to Carmel & District. Opener Ben Sim hit 48 as Carmel set 153 for four but it wasn't enough as Corwen reached 157 for seven to seal success after 38.4 overs. They are 19 points ahead of second-placed Abergele who defeated Marchwiel and Wrexham by two wickets. Marchwiel were dismissed for 145 despite the best efforts of number six Darshana Sanjeewa who was unbeaten on 82, with Nathan Aldridge taking 4-20. Abergele triumphed with 146 for eight thanks to Edward Rooney (47 not out) with Sam Shoemark finishing with 3-26. Llay Welfare won by eight wickets at Menai Bridge Seconds who hit 99 for nine in their innings (Samuel Bixby 35, Mike Wright 3-17 and David Phennah 3-16). Jack Edwards led Llay over the line with an unbeaten 50. Denbigh Seconds overcame Mold Seconds by two wickets in their top of the table clash in Division Three. Mold hit 196 for nine (Joseff Roberts 68, Hayden Millington 45, Ciaran Lucas 3-24) but Denbigh posted 201 for eight to secure victory (Thomas Schrimshaw 46). Leaders Denbigh are now 31 points ahead of second-placed Mold while Gwersyllt Park Seconds in third saw off Bersham by five wickets. Bersham were stopped on 151 (Farhan Abdulla 28, Ben Griffiths 5-25) and Gwersyllt made 152 for five (Daniel Jones 34 not out). Fourth-placed Buckley Seconds cracked 155 for eight (Harry Sprowell 46) but Caernarfon replied with 156 for four (Amdadul Hoque 74) to clinch a six-wicket victory. Hawarden Park Seconds (172 for nine) lost by 25 runs against Abergele seconds (197) despite the best efforts of Will Hinton (3-33) and Owen Williams (55), and Gresford Seconds (89) were thrashed by 144 runs against Bethesda Seconds (233 for seven). Llandudno Seconds (177 for five) won by 42 runs at home to Conwy Seconds (135). Division Four leaders Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn suffered a six-wicket defeat at Halkyn Seconds after posting 182 for seven (Abs Dey 77, Sam Hamilton 3-32). But second-placed Halkyn replied with 183 for four (Ryan Ferguson 53, Shaun Gibson 51) and are now only on point behind Isa. Connah's Quay Seconds made 260 for six (Aaron Pearson 95no, Rowan Entwistle 65) and it was a total beyond Bala who were all out for 82 and lost by 178 runs, Paul Threlfall making 35 as Alex Davies took 4-27. Carmel & District Seconds (129 for six) overcame Ruthin Seconds (87) by 42 runs and Pwllheli (106 for four) defeated Llanrwst Seconds (105) by six wickets. Chasing did the trick for sides in Sunday East League action. Top spot now belongs to Connah's Quay Thirds (Hashmat Safi 46 not out, James Thomas 42) courtesy of an eight-wicket success versus Mold Thirds. Northop Hall Fourths got the better of previous front-runners Gwersyllt Park Thirds by six wickets and that was also the outcome as Halkyn Thirds defeated Corwen Seconds.
Leader Live
17-06-2025
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Marchwiel and Wrexham end Corwen's unbeaten run this season
Division Two leaders Corwen headed into their latest fixture boasting an unbeaten record, but Marchwiel and Wrexham managed to end this in thrilling fashion. It wasn't a day for batsmen at War Memorial Park, though, with the visitors' 40 overs yielding 117 for nine. Sam Shoemark and Darshana Sanjeewa both contributed 28 to the effort, as Will Roberts picked up 3-17. Despite an unbeaten knock of 46 from Iwan Lloyd, Corwen's reply was ended on 111 with two balls remaining. Scott Lawrenson (3-26) and Muhammad Ghufran (2-21) were the pick of the Marchwiel and Wrexham attack. Most of the Division Two matches were close encounters, but Carmel & District managed to buck this trend with their 145-run triumph at home to Pontblyddyn Seconds. Supun Eranga hit a stunning 100 in Carmel's initial 223 for seven (Ben Sim 45, Maneesha Ayomal Nissanka 33). Seb Jackson claimed 3-38 for Pontblyddyn, who responded with 78 (Dave Evans 46, Amer Jamil 5-13). Abergele squeaked past Pwllheli by nine runs, while seven runs was the margin of victory for Menai Bridge Seconds away to Ruthin, whose Osian Roberts claimed three wickets and hit 51. Bersham got the better of Mold Seconds by 51 runs in a battle of the Division Three promotion wannabes. In the main, it was a day for the bowlers, but Bersham's batsmen made hay to achieve 236 for nine in 40 overs. Aneesh Pattali led the way with 43, while five of his team-mates made contributions in the 20s. Keith Embleton (3-40) was the pick of the bowlers for Mold, whose response realised 185 for nine (David Graham 69, Farhan Abdulla 4-39, Salu Sebastian 3-23). Buckley Seconds climbed into the promotion spots via a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Llandudno Seconds, who were all out for 55 (Matthew Blunden 5-8). Harri Weigh's unbeaten 35 led Buckley to 56 for one inside 12 overs. Gwersyllt Park Seconds prevailed by 34 runs against Conwy Seconds, who were bowled out for 94 (Ben Griffiths 3-9). Park had set 128 (Ben Callow 3-27). Craig Wilson and Thomas Phillips both bagged 2-2 as Hawarden Park Seconds defeated Gresford Seconds (Oliver Jones 2-16) by five wickets. Leaders Denbigh Seconds eased to a six-wicket success at home to Caernarfon while Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn's undefeated Division Four run was halted by an eight-wicket reverse at Connah's Quay Seconds. Stuart Applewhite's 57 was the leading light in the visitors' 143 for eight (Jake Chare 3-24). Cole Hooson struck a brilliant 93 not out in Quay's winning chase of 145 for two. Marchwiel and Wrexham Seconds got the better of Halkyn Seconds by 17 runs while Bersham Seconds beat Brymbo Thirds by four wickets. Sujeesh Vazhadan took four wickets as Brymbo were bowled out for 101. Xander Apletree, Robert Goodwin and Myles Bennett finished with two wickets apiece in Hawarden Park Thirds' seven-wicket win over Pwllheli Seconds and there was a 40-run success for Carmel & District Seconds at Llanrwst Seconds, who were all out for 69 (Harry Nash 3-6). Ranjith Appuhamy's 51 not out was crucial in Carmel's 109 for nine (Daniel Jones 4-20).
Leader Live
09-05-2025
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North East Wales clubs are cup and at 'em this weekend!
A week after losing to North East Wales League double winners in the Premier Cup, Simon Sedgwick's side has a second opportunity to put a trophy in their cabinet. 'It will be another tough game against the league's form team, but it's a game we are looking forward to,' said Sedgwick. 'We have to take our chances when we are on top, and try to kill the game off, like we should have done last weekend. 'But saying that, the lads were gutted on Saturday and we are aiming to put that right. 'It wasn't our day last week and credit to Isa, for their second half performance.' Jack Brindley misses out but Kurt Isaac is back while Park, who finished third in the league, will by looking to Mike Latham (pictured left) to fire them to glory. 'We have had a good run of results but we won't go into this game with our eyes closed,' said a Park spokesman. 'Rhostyllen are a tricky team to beat and we expect a battle but the lads are looking forward to the challenge.' Mynydd Isa, meanwhile, are chasing a club quadruple. Last week's win over Rhostyllen sealed the first team a North East Wales Premier Division double and Isa's second string league winners can add the NEWFA Reserves Cup to the club's bulging trophy cabinet by beating Corwen tomorrow. There are five other finals at Airbus this weekend. Tomorrow, Broughton United take on Chirk in the U14s Cup while in the Girls U16s Cup, Airbus face The New Saints. On Sunday, all-conquering Coedpoeth United take on Lex U17s in the U19s Cup while in the U16s Cup, it's an-all Flintshire affair between Aston Park Rangers and Mold Alex. Also in the Women's final, Felinheli face Pwllheli.
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05-05-2025
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Promoted Brickfield now set their sights on league title
Gareth Wilson's side held their nerve to seal a 3-0 home win over Dolgellau with captain Kiran Russell, Dom Doherty and Jay Richardson getting the goals. Llanuwchllyn finished in third spot after smashing Radnor Valley, who head to Brickfield next Saturday, 7-0. Meilir Williams - the league's top scorer - took his tally to 38 with a treble and also on the scoresheet were Ilan Hughes, Tomos Roberts, Dan Dascalu and Sam Evans. The final game in the North West League saw Corwen go down 2-1 at Trearddur Bay. Sam Henry scored for Corwen but Morgan Rowlands hit a last minute winner for fourth-placed Bay. FC Queen's Park made sure of third place in the North East Wales League's Premier Division as Mike Latham scored the only goal against Hawarden Rangers. In Group B of the Reserves Division, Greenfield's title bid suffered a blow in a 2-1 defeat at Lex for whom Cameron Thomas and George Baxter scored. Ethan Evans hit back for Greenfield but was later sent off, as was team-mate Dan Hughes. Leaders Connah's Quay Town enjoyed a 7-2 win at Johnstown where Jon Tear-Edmonds (4), Jake Williams, Scott Gibbons and Jack Collins did the damage. Rob Cooper and Dewi Reeves replied. Gruffydd Rawlinson, Kai Wright and Adam Roberts scored for FC Queen's Park in a 3-3 draw against Brymbo for whom Evan Davies (2) and Tom Potts replied. Paul Jones hit a hat-trick as Penyffordd Lions triumphed 4-2 at Coedpoeth United while Group A runners-up Rhos Aelwyd finished off with a 4-3 win at Corwen, Ryan Jenkins, Lee Hanmer, Jake Jones and Jayden Sheil getting the goals.
