Newbridge were staring down the barrel of Division One rugby next season after losing 14 matches this season. But this unlikely victory against a side who had lost just four matches before the game sent Glamorgan Wanderers down in dramatic circumstances.
But a remarkable upturn in fortunes in recent months saw them win five out of their final six fixtures to hang onto their Championship status. Their bonus point win also enabled them to climb five places in the table.
Penallta added to last weekend’s National Plate triumph with a resounding 83-7 win against Ynysybwl in Division 1 East. The Blue & Yellows ran in 13 tries to close the gap to second place Nelson with four matches to play – Elliot Keep was the pick of the bunch, running in four tries with Jack Thomas chipping in with a brace.
Pwllheli moved one step closer to leaders Nant Conwy in Division 1 North with a thumping 125-0 victory against basement boys Abergele. Things are set to go down to the wire as Nant Conwy occupy top spot on 96 points with a home fixture against Llandudno to play, but Pwllheli have two matches and trail by just three points.
Trebanos look set to take the tightly-fought Division 1 West Central crown after they beat Bridgend Athletic 36-13. The Crows ran in five tries through David Thorne, Luke Griffiths, Shaun Lewis, Matthew Davies and Iwan Davies to secure the win.
Maesteg Quins lead the way at the top with 73 points with one game to play after their 35-10 home win over Ammanford. But it is advantage Trebanos, who are four points behind with four games still to play. Bonymaen are still in the hunt with three matches on their schedule, they sit second on 70 points.
Cardiff Quins’ Division 1 East Central survival hopes took a boost as they won 37-17 at St Joseph’s, whilst in Division 1 West, Llanelli Wanderers and Gorseinon both blew chances to be best of the rest behind champions Kidwelly with losses at Llangennech and Crymych, respectively.
