Tenby took to the field under the captaincy of Nino Rogers. This mighty atom took time to warm up, but when firing on all four cylinders his tackles could be felt in the next county. His leadership inspired the rest of the squad to take control of the game and basically enjoy themselves.

The first-half saw mixed abilities in the varied departments of a game of rugby. Tenby forwards with ball in hand ran bravely, but some of the clearing-out skills showed less enthusiasm. The backs all passed the ball with minimal knock-on ball, which in the greasy conditions was very commendable.

However, the passing was done at a standstill and it was not until Ross Gray and Michael Robins took the ball out on the flanks that any yardage was gained.

Having said that, this Tenby squad did play some very exciting rugby. Forwards Daniel Gosnold, Lewis Davies and Sam Fletcher took the bull by the horns and hit their opposite numbers hard. Andrew Cook, Daniel Thomas and Lewis Hodgson all played like men possessed in the turnover ball department. Jonathan Miller, who played number eight, showed he has presence in the back row. One very strong determined and skilful player.

The first-half saw Ross Gray score twice, Joseph Richards score out on the wing and Adam Walker crash over for a centre's favourite try, which Daniel Thomas converted. The home side crossed the Seasiders' line just the once.

In the second half, the boys were tiring in the jungle grass, but still remembered some of the training routines. The backs, when tackled, off-loaded whenever possible. Ianto Griffiths kept control of his pack and ensured fast ball to Lloyd Thomas at the number 10 position. He marshalled all from there. Sometimes he would throw a dummy and attack the gap that appeared or threw it to his centres Adam Walker and Lewis Canton, who would always exploit their speed and brave heart approach to the game.

Such rugby found Tenby crossing the try-line three more times, scores going to Ianto Griffiths, Jonathan Miller and Daniel Thomas, with a very classy conversion from Joseph Richards.

The home side never bowed down and proved the stronger finishers with three tries of their own, which brought the final score to Pembroke Dock 20 Tenby 39.

Well done lads, after such a long break this display was very good indeed. Let's keep it up and who knows, perhaps it will be some of you in the future kissing the Webb Ellis Cup?

PS. Thanks to the mums, dads and grandparents who endured foot rot so to cheer on the red and blacks.

TENBY U14s 24 pts.

CARDIGAN U14s 29

There were welcome returns to the Under 14 Swifts team on Sunday, when due to injury and other commitments, the squad was brought up to strength with Scott Helmich, Sam Christopher and Lloyd Ayris.

With five wins from six games, the team were eager to further their winning streak, but Cardigan are not a team to be taken for granted and following their impressive performance against Tenby last season, the stage was set for a mighty tussle.

A ding-dong game ensued, with tries being scored at each end with rhythmic repetition. Cardigan emerged, as eventual winners with a disciplined effort and demonstrating that well-drilled set-pieces would secure the points.

A thanks from both teams was extended to referee Mike Evans, who once again took time to explain and encourage the lads.

Try scorers were Rob Collie (2), Danny Williams and Luke Dedman, with Guto Griffiths converting two.

The full squad was: Lloyd Ayris, Sam Baker, Henry Boot, Rob Collie, Sam Christopher, Scott Davidson, Luke Dedman, Huw Evans, Ben Griffiths, Guto Griffiths, Scott Helmich, Richard Jones, John Pike, Jamie Robins, Andrew Stretton, Mathew Watkins and Danny Williams