RUGBY ROUND-UP

Crymych won for the ninth time in League 1 West and maintained sixth place in the table with five fixtures remaining.

The Preselimen sprang a 10-0 win over third from bottom Llanelli Wanderers at Parc Lloyd Thomas and will visit Stradey Park for the return on April 6.

A coveted place in the top three could be achieved by the north Pembrokeshire villagers who visit fourth from bottom Gorseinon on March 23 and the following weekend host third-placed Llangennech.

Overcoming driving rain the Preselimen showed great fighting qualities as they sprang two second half tries.

In a quality team performance lock Osian Davies and the front row of Ryan Rees, Aled Harries and Steff Harries were to the fore throughout.

After Osian Davies went over for the opening home score which went unconverted pressure was lifted when Guto Davies powered over for a second try.

A 15-13 Championship defeat at the hands of fellow strugglers and visitors Beddau sent Newcastle Emlyn further towards the relegation trapdoor.

Four clubs go down and Saturday’s setback at Ddol Wyber left the Red and Whites eight points from safety.

Those currently occupying the drop zone positions with Emlyn are Rhydyfelin, Newbridge and Maesteg Quins with the last two named next up for the Teifisiders.

Alex Williams and colleagues visit the Quins on March 23 and a week later host Newbridge, two games that will undoubtedly have massive impacts on the relegation issue.

In securing a hard-earned win in the Teifi Valley the Rhondda Cynon Taf side moved up the table and completed a double over their rivals after coming out on top 41-19 in south Wales back in October

Emlyn, who adapted well to atrocious conditions, appeared on the way to a 13-10 win as the game neared its end, but Beddau openside flanker Jordan Gordon became the hero of the hour with a third try to go with two earlier scores by impressive outside half Hywel Chatham.

Afterwards Beddau head coach and former Wales international Lee Jarvis said: “It was a tough test for us in the conditions but we showed great character and got what we deserved.”