Rugby preview

An improvement is called on from Newcastle Emlyn in the WRU Championship on Saturday against joint third in the table Beddau at Ddol Wyber as the Red and Whites attempt to bounce back from a 36-17 away defeat against Newbridge.

The visitors from Rhondda Cynon Taf, who were promoted as League 1 East Central champions in season 2014-15, moved into joint third after a 31-5 win over visitors Cardiff Met at Mount Pleasant Park. Before Saturday they were in fifth having won three and lost three.

Having beaten struggling Glynneath and Rhydyfelin at home, Emlyn were unable to complete a win hat-trick at the Welfare Ground and will be hoping to cash in on home advantage against Beddau.

It is now four defeats in as many outings in League 1 West for Crymych who languish at the bottom of the division with just one losing bonus point for their efforts which was earned as the Preselimen were defeated 16-15 at Kidwelly on Saturday.

The visitors to Parc Lloyd Thomas this weekend are Penclawdd who up until Saturday had won three of their five games but couldn't improve on the record as they crashed 58-10 at home against unbeaten leaders Dunvant who have won six on the bounce.

Crymych will no doubt view the clash against the Cocklemen as a winnable game and will be anxious to pick up points so as not to become detached at the bottom.

Cardigan of League 3 West A who crashed at home against Crymych Seconds in the National Bowl and last weekend went down 41-10 against visitors Laugharne will be hoping to avoid a hat-trick of defeats when they go to Neyland.