Llandovery win Premiership Cup with late penalty kick

Llandovery Secures Premiership Cup Victory with Late Penalty

In a thrilling final at the Principality Stadium, Llandovery emerged victorious over Merthyr with a narrow 20-18 win to claim the Premiership Cup. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions as both teams fought tooth and nail for the coveted title.

Taylor Davies was the standout player for Llandovery, scoring two crucial tries to keep his team in the game. Despite trailing 15-7 at halftime, Llandovery showed great resilience and determination to claw their way back into the match.

Merthyr also put up a strong fight, with Cole Swannack and Lloyd Rowlands scoring two tries to keep their team in contention. The lead changed hands multiple times in the second half as both sides exchanged penalties, but it was Ioan Hughes’ late penalty kick that ultimately sealed the victory for Llandovery.

One of the standout moments of the match was Swannack’s fantastic interception that led to the opening try for Merthyr. However, Llandovery quickly responded with a try from a driving maul to level the scores. A break from Morgan Meaclem then set up Rowlands for another try, showcasing the back-and-forth nature of the game.

With this win, Llandovery is now in contention for a league and cup double, setting the stage for an exciting end to the season. The team’s coach, Euros Evans, praised his players for their resilience and determination in securing the victory.

In other finals over the weekend, Bargoed cruised to a 65-12 victory over Ystrad Rhondda in the Championship Cup final, while Llanelli Wanderers, Llanharan, Cardiff Quins, Newport Saracens, and Seven Sisters also emerged victorious in their respective cup finals. It was a weekend filled with thrilling rugby action and memorable moments for fans across Wales.