Fixture

This much-anticipated Pembrokeshire derby was extremely hard-fought, with neither side giving an inch, before Fishguard eased home to a welcome win which left Tenby United with only the consolation of a losing bonus point.

Pundits were unanimous in forecasting a tight contest and they were right as The Seagulls edged ahead by 10-6 at the break and showed good commitment to stay in front thereafter, despite some yeoman work for the Seasiders in which outside half Toby Smith, winger Dan Colley, No 8 Andrew Crooke and flanker Luke Hansford caught the eye.

Kial Keen gave Fishguard the lead with a penalty that was soon cancelled out by three points from Smith, who added a second penalty to nudge the home side ahead.

But then good work by the Fishguard eight allowed influential No 8 Simon James to plough through for a try which Keen converted.

The second half followed a similar pattern of attack and counter-attack and the Seagulls looked to have settled matters when winger Ed Bendall raced over the whitewash but back came Tenby with an unconverted try by Hansford to set up a tense finale.

But neither team was able to add further points and so Fishguard made the journey back across Pembrokeshire with the precious win points, leaving Tenby United to reflect on what might have been.

Man of the match was Simon James.

Match Report : Bill Carne Of Pembrokeshire Sport