The 33rd annual Newport Barbarian Sevens competition went the way of Crymych as they overcame Whitland to claim the Glyn and Penny Rees Memorial Cup.

The Preseli Men overcame the Cardigan Exiles by six tries to three (6-3) to reach the final, while their second team (Tarwod Crym) were beaten 3-1 by the Borderers in the other final four match.

And in a close final played in bright sunshine, it was Crymych who prevailed 4-2 with Dean James impressing on route to claiming the Player of the Tournament award. The champions also received a £600 cash prize for their troubles, with £300 going to the runners up.

In the Plate final, the Exiles beat Tarwod Crym 6-2 to claim the £175 prize.

Pool A:

Exiles 6-0 Newport Barbarians

St Davids 0-6 Tarwod Crym

Exiles 9-0 St Davids

Newport Barbarians 0- Tarwod Crym

Exiles 2-4 Tarwod Crym

St Davids 3-1 Newport Barbarians

Pool B:

Swaggers (Newport/Fishguard) 1-6 Whitland

The Brocs (Hirwaun RFC) 3-3 Crymych

Swaggers 2-4 The Brocs

Whitland 2-4 Crymych

Swaggers 0-4 Crymych

The Brocs 3-5 Whitland

Cup semi finals:

Crymych 6-3 Exiles

Tarwod Crym 1-3 Whitland

Plate final:

Exiles 6-2 Tarwod Crym

Cup final:

Crymych 4-2 Whitland