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The First XV welcomed a resurgent St Davids to Crickmarren last Saturday, in leg one for the “Willington Slate” trophy, played for in memory of the two family fishermen, who tragically lost their lives around the islands just off St Davids in April 2016. A large crowd were treated to an exciting and entertaining match, […]

The First XV entertained Dreigiau Emlyn (Newcastle Emlyn Dragons) last Saturday in sunny, dry weather on a damp, soft pitch after days of heavy rain. Pembroke were bolstered by the return of some key players, whilst Emlyn’s bench benefited from the cancellation of their First XV match. The home side started poorly conceding a penalty

The First XV travelled to Llanybydder last Saturday hoping to claim a victory over the bottom of the table side. The wet, windy weather was a factor in the performance of both squads on the day. Pembroke again had a makeshift backline, behind their usual pack. In the first ten minutes both teams mounted determined

The First XV welcomed high flying Pontyberem to Crickmarren last Saturday in Rd 1 of the WRU National Division 4 Cup in damp, very windy conditions. The visitors unbeaten to date this season are mounting a serious campaign to get League promotion and Cup success, and they brought their best squad possible. Pembroke meanwhile were

After a long enforced break due to cancelled League and Cup matches, a development squad game cancelled due to storms, the first XV two weeks ago managed to play a friendly in Aberaeron, prior to travelling to take on Teirw Crymych last Saturday. In dry, very windy conditions both teams were very keen to gain

The First XV were due to travel to Llangwm in Rd 1 of the WRU Division 4 National Cup competition, but sadly they could not field a team. The Panthers also did not have a scheduled fixture. The Youth hosted a strong Aberystwyth squad on a showery, breezy day. Pembroke started brightly, forcing a few

The First XV travelled to Heywood Lane to take on Tenby Athletic, who had had an emphatic win last weekend. After Pembroke’s win at home to Quins the weekend before hopes were high on claiming a second League win in both camps. The weather was horrendous, with frequent, very heavy showers, which provided difficult conditions

The First XV welcomed their old rivals Pembroke Dock Harlequins to Crickmarren for the first League match of the season. After a very wet morning conditions improved and the whole match was played in dry sunny conditions, on an immaculate pitch, in front of a huge crowd. Quins had beaten Whitland the weekend before and

The First XV played a Milford Haven development squad at Crickmarren last Saturday, with a squad that included nine nineteen and under players in the starting fifteen. In beautiful summer conditions on an immaculate pitch, both teams expressed themselves fully. Pembroke dominated most of the possession and territory throughout the game and Milford’s players’ inexperience

Last weekend the First XV entertained Pontardawe RFC in their first pre-season warm up match; Pontardawe will be playing in WRU Division 4 West Central in the coming season, with Pembroke in a parallel level in Div 4 West A. With the pitch in marvellous condition and the weather fair, both squads were able to