PEMBROKE Rugby Club’s First XV entertained Narberth Athletic in the WRU National Division 4 Cup competition, on an extremely windy, wet day, on a wet but very good surface.

The visitors had been bolstered by the addition of a couple of senior players, after their senior side’s Cup fixture had been cancelled. Pembroke were at near full strength and very keen to keep their winning run going. However, the home side were put to the sword in the first quarter, which saw the visitors’ forwards and backs combine really well to set up multiple opportunities that they took to score four excellent tries. In the second quarter the home side rallied a little, but failed to capitalise on the few chances they created, leaving the score at the break a commanding 0-27 to the visitors.

Although the home side were certainly more focused in the third quarter as they played with a strong wind advantage, the visitors remained very dangerous and scored a further three well-constructed tries to take a commanding lead. Stung by their opponents tenacity, the home side finally began to take more control of possession and territory through some excellent phase play, which provided them opportunities to score three, unconverted tries to none in the last quarter. But sadly, all too late to influence the final result, which was an emphatic Cup win for the Otters and a lesson learned by the young Pembroke squad. All at Pembroke wish Narberth good luck in the next round.

The Youth’s home match in Round one of the WRU National Shield was cancelled, as visitors Taibach were unable to travel because of the severe weather warning. This match will now be replayed in Pembroke this coming Saturday KO 2.30pm.

The Panthers did not have a game last weekend, they are due to play Abercynon away on Sunday Nov 1, KO 2.30pm.

The junior section were again out in force around the County; coaches reported some excellent performances from all teams.

Upcoming social events include: Oct 30 Family Halloween Quiz and Disco starting at 6pm, Nov 14 the Drag Queen evening (tickets from Carys Beynon), Nov 29 Ladies Committee Afternoon tea (sold out).

Everyone at the club was saddened to hear of the passing of former player Alan Thomas, whose funeral took place a while ago. The thoughts of everyone associated with the club are with his wife, family and close friends.