Captained by Ethan Wright, the Swifts took to the field; however the first 10 minutes didn’t quite go to plan for the young Seasiders. Tenby’s defence was solid as ever: however missed passes, dropped balls and knock-ons plagued the team and every attacking play was stopped dead in its tracks by basic mistakes.
A stop in play allowed the coaches to round up the players and steady the nerves.
Whatever the coaches said must have worked as the Swifts kicked up a gear and the attacking plays clicked in and the tries started to flow.
Link-up plays from Ethan L, Rhys B and Tyler kept Llangwm on the back foot and the natural power of Thomas, Iestyn B, Will D and Bennet kept the ball in the home team’s possession.
Will H, George, Evan C, captain Ethan and new signing Jayden kept Llangwm’s defence busy; however, player of the day went to Jack Henson, who covered every inch of the pitch in both attack and defence, and was an important part of Tenby’s success.
Tenby finished 15-5 winners.
Try scorers - Ethan L (4), George (2), Will H (2), Ethan W (2), Rhys (1), Evan (1), Jayden (1), Thomas (1), Madoc (1).
Under 7s
Tenby Under 7s hosted Llangwm last Sunday on a gorgeous sunny morning at the Clicketts ground. From the off, Tenby showed that they were eager to please their coaches after last week’s losses.
The first third saw Tenby score six tries, with impressive running from all. Ethan scoring the first of his amazing four tries of the morning.
The game continued well, Llangwm finding it increasingly difficult to get away from Tenby’s tagging machines.
Rupert was extremely unlucky, having two tries disallowed in the final third.
Tenby came out deserved winners, scoring 11 tries to Llangwm’s seven. “
‘Man’ of the match went to Caitlyn for her exceptional tagging throughout.
Squad: Caitlyn Lewis, Leo Werner, Rhys Broadhurst, Dylan Drewett, Bradley Rossiter, Ethan Brace, Bobby Field Thomas, Jevan Guymer, Ryan Gill, Rupert James, Jude Christen, Craig Roberts.
Tries: Leo, Bobby FT, Jevan, Craig, Jude (3), Ethan (4).
Under 9s
On Sunday the Under 9s welcomed Llangwm to the Clicketts.
It was a great game with brilliant tackles and tries by both teams. A special mention to the 8 boys that volunteered to play half a game for Llangwm, not only does this show fantastic sportsmanship but how much these boys love the game - Harry, Raph, Oscar, Cian, Jake, Ace, Calum P, and Dylan.
After a great effort made by all Tenby won 9- 2.
Try scorers were: Sonny (4), Aidan (2), Ollie, Callum K, and Cian.
Tenby team: Calum P, Ace, Jack, Harry, Raph, Aidan, Iori, Jake, Sonny, Callum K, Dylan, Oscar, and Cian.
UNDER 13s
Last weekend saw Tenby Swifts Under 13s make the long journey into north Carmarthenshire to play against Newcastle Emlyn.
The home team have a reputation of being very tough to beat on their home patch and so it proved as they made early inroads into the Swifts’ half of the pitc,h but great defence saw a counter-attack up field, resulting in a fine try for Duane-Lee
The home team were straight back on the attack and a converted try gave them a lead by seven points to five.
The Swifts were trying to exert pressure back on the home team, but time and time again lost the ball at ruck time, which allowed the Newcastle Emlyn team to clear their lines.
But as the half drew to a close, two well-worked moves resulted in tries for Dylan and Iorri R, to bring the score at the break to 17-7 to the Swifts.
The second half was an end to end affair, with tries by Dylan, Iori B and Duane-Lee being cancelled out by three from the home side.
A number of stoppages for injuries meant the second half was extended by around 10 minutes, but the young Swifts showed their excellent fitness levels to finish the game on top with Max J bursting his way through the defence for the final try.
Eventually the referee blew the final whistle with Tenby Swifts coming out on top by 41 points to 26.
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