Scores:
Dunvant: 10
Try: 9 Ben Ley, Conversion: 10 Aled Lewis, Drop Goal: 11 Sam Evans
Pontypool: 34
Tries: 14 Nathan Brookes (T1), 1 Jamie Jeune (T2), 4 Ben Egan (T3), 12 Clayton Gullis, (T4), 3 Ryan Harford (T5), 11 Marc Thorley (T6)
Conversions: 10 Mathew Jones (C3, C5)
Half-Time:
Dunvant 10 Pontypool 22

Match Official:Kelvin Shorte

Dunvant Rugby Club Singers Man of the Match: 6 Jamie Nicholas

Dunvant Match Report
Albert's Viewpoint

Dunvant welcomed their illustrious visitors Pontypool to Albert's Bottoms in their emblazoned bus on a chilly blustery day. The large contingent of visiting supporters were welcomed by both an overflow in the toilets and a similar diatribe from our chairman on the PA system on how the stand was not extended and we were unjustly expelled from the then Premiership by the WRU, either way the output was the same. Additionally 2 wandering Saracens arrived en route to Llanelli for tomorrow's European cup match who were warmly greeted by a John the shop Watkins who promptly signed them up as members, both seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves.

Ben Ley, Rhodri Wall and Sam Evans came in at scrum half, centre and wing respectively being the only changes after the promising display at Tata. Pontypool as expected fielded a strong and physical looking side coming into the fixture unbeaten.

Dunvant kicked off playing with a strong wind at their backs towards the Killay end quickly conceded 2 tries by wing Nathan Brookes and prop Jamie Jeune. Dunvant responded with some consistent drives by the pack leading to an opportunist drop goal by Sam Evans. Following the restart Pontypool responded with a try by second row Ben Egan converted by outside half Matthew Jones. Dunvant replied with further impressive forward and back interplay and drives which led to a break by Sam Crowley which allowed Ben Ley to score in the corner with the touch line conversion by Aled Lewis. Pontypool again responded with some fine forward and back interplay to allow Clayton Gullis to score an unconverted try just before half time which finished 22-10 to the visitors.

Immediately after the restart Pontypool asserted themselves with the strong wind at their backs and scored a converted try through prop Ryan Hartford. Facing the elements the home side responded well with some impressive play always endeavouring to play attacking rugby when possible against their impressive opponents whilst defending when required with Charlie Samways again impressing at the breakdowns.

Pontypool started to enforce their power at the scrum and following an attempted push over Jamie Nicholas took exception to something and was yellow carded along with Pontypool's Callum Davies from the resultant fracas.

Pontypool then scored a fine try by wing Mark Thorley, this however led to a major fight involving most of the 30 players on the field with Ryan Shoemark and Pontypool's Rob Nash being sent off for their part in the incident.

Dunvant threw everything at Pontypool in the closing minutes but despite numerous penalties awarded against the defending side were unable to breach the visitor's well organised defensive line. The match finished 34-10 in favour of the Pontypool. Jamie Nicholas was named the Rugby Club singers man of the match.

The coaches can be very pleased that despite being outgunned by a very good side who will cope extremely well in the forthcoming cup match against premiership opponents the team again put in a quality performance. The players continue to stand up for themselves in the right manner, endeavouring to play good rugby when possible and never gave up at any point, showing plenty of spirit and stood up for each other when required. Continue playing like this and that elusive win will surely come. The Pooler bandwagon marches on and it is fair to say our boys deserved their aftermatch pint today.

Dunvant team:
15 Adam Williams-Parry, 14 Mark Robbins, 13 Sam Crowley, 12 Rhodri Wall, 11 Sam Evans, 10 Aled Lewis, 9 Ben Ley
Forwards: 1 Ryan Shoemark, 2 Ceri Davies, 3 Callum Llewelyn, 4 Hayden Baldwin, 5 Nathan Vaughan, 6 Jamie Nicholas, 7 Charlie Samways, 8 Mark Loughlin
Replacements: 16 Steffan Jones, 17 Ryan Shoemark, 18 Adam Gregory, 19 Mitchell Ford, 20 James Davies

Match report by Pontypool RFC (from their website)
Pooler continue winning run in feisty contest at Broadacre

It was bottom versus top as league leaders Pontypool travelled to Broadacre for their first visit in 15 seasons to take on basement club Dunvant in the WRU National Championship in what turned out to be a lively battle, writes Ray Ruddick. Each team received a red and a yellow card during the second half.

Pontypool kicked off attacking the car park end of the ground, playing into a strong wind. In the third minute play was in the Pooler 22 and, following a Dunvant knock-on, the referee was playing advantage. Pontypool’s left wing Marc Thorley made a 50-metre break along the left flank and passed inside to loose head prop Jamie Jeune who then made more ground. The ball was recycled and moved right. It reached wing Nathan Brooks who managed to squeeze in the corner for the opening try of the afternoon. The difficult conversion failed (5-0). Three minutes later the visitors were on the attack again and the ball reached Jamie Jeune in midfield and he sprinted 25 metres to the goal line to score an unconverted try to the left of the posts (10-0).

In the 12th minute Dunvant were on the attack and centre Rhodri Wall dropped a goal from outside Pooler’s 22 to the left of the posts (10-3). Ten minutes later Marc Thorley made another break on the left and took play into Dunvant’s 22. The ball was recycled and moved right and second row Ben Egan was on hand to crash over for a try to the right of the uprights. Outside half Matthew Jones added the extras (17-3). Just on the half-hour mark play was in the Pooler 22 and the hosts were putting their visitors under pressure and this was rewarded when scrum half Ben Ley scored a try in the right corner which was converted by outside half Aled Lewis with a fine kick (17-10). With just over six minutes to go to half time, Pooler hit back with the bonus-point try by centre Clayton Gullis in the left corner after a break by tight head prop Ryan Harford in midfield. The conversion was missed. Half time score Dunvant 10 Pontypool 22.

Five minutes into the second period Pooler put together a good move with the ball going through several pairs of hands and veteran Ryan Harford finished off the move with a try near the posts. Matthew Jones slotted the conversion (29-10). Then in the space of ten minutes, Pooler introduced their five replacements: second row Richard East made way for Jordan Williams, centre Dan Robinson was replaced by Rhys Humphries, Aaron Quick came on for scrum half Rhys Dyer, the two props Jamie Jeune and Ryan Harford were replaced by Aaron Coundley and Ollie Drake respectively.

Then came the unwelcome incidents of cards being issued - firstly, in the 65th minute Pooler drove Dunvant back at a scrum in the home 22. As the scrum stopped both blind side flankers, Dunvant’s Jamie Nicholas and Callum Davies of Pontypool started to fight and both ended up in the sin bin to cool off. Two minutes later Pooler scored the final try of the game when Clayton Gullis took play into the home 22 and passed to Kieran Meek who then offloaded to Marc Thorley and the wing scored an unconverted try in the corner (34-10). As soon as the try was scored fighting broke out in three different places. It took a while for the players to calm down and then the referee, Mr Kelvin Shorte, issued red cards to Dunvant prop Ryan Shoemark and Pooler’s skipper-for-the-day Rob Nash. The home side threw everything into attack in the closing stages but Pooler’s defence held firm and there was no further scoring. Final score Dunvant 10 Pontypool 34.

With this hard-fought victory, Pontypool made it a club record 16 consecutive league wins and have a 14-point advantage over second-placed Narberth with Tata Steel a further two points behind the Pembrokeshire club with six league games remaining. Next Saturday Pontypool welcome Tata Steel to Pontypool Park for the next round of league matches, kick-off 2.30pm. The following Saturday Pooler make the trip west to Parc y Scarlets for a WRU National Cup clash with Premiership side Llanelli. This match will be live on S4C with a 2.45pm kick-off.

Pontypool: Kieran Meek, Nathan Brooks, Dan Robinson (replaced by Rhys Humphries), Clayton Gullis, Marc Thorley, Matthew Jones, Rhys Dyer (replaced by Aaron Quick), Jamie Jeune (replaced by Aaron Coundley), Alex Watkins, Ryan Harford (replaced by Ollie Drake), Richard East (replaced by Jordan Williams), Ben Egan, Callum Davies, Rob Nash, Gareth Rusby-Davies.

Main Match Sponsors:
Dunvant Rugby Club Singers
Peter Nicholas & Sons Roofing
Swansea RAF Association

Match Hosts:St Hilary’s Church Killay

Ball Boys & Scoreboard Operators: Dunvant RFC Junior Section

Results for Saturday 14th January
National Championship League
Beddau 26 Cardiff Met 10 (HT 12-3)
Dunvant 10 Pontypool 34 (HT 10-22)
Glynneath 18 Bedlinog 12 (HT 0-12)
Narberth 34 Glamorgan Wanderers 11(HT 15-11)
Newbridge 5 Newcastle Emlyn 27 (HT 5-10)
Skewen 19 Tata Steel 12 (HT 12-12)

Swansea District League Division A
Pontarddulais 5 Morriston 24
Seven Sisters 19 Dunvant 31
Swansea University 29 Gorseinon 66
Waunarlwydd 22 Bonymaen 21