Welsh round-up
Cardiff Met took advantage of their 3G pitch at Cyncoed to ward off the cold weather and get back to their winning ways, defeating Tata Steel 36-20 and edging ahead of Ystrad Rhondda into a top six spot in the Championship.
The Archers started the game strongly, scoring an early try through former Wales u20s and Ospreys Academy player Benji Williams. Tom Cotton then scored two quick tries from the back of the maul to give Met the lead.
Tata came back with two close range tries from flanker Regan Smith and No.8 Joe Callery, and Cameron Bamford added 10 further points from the tee. But it was Cardiff Met who forced the win through tries from Ardal Yallop, Ollie Jeffrey and Luc Williamson. Haydn Lidstone added two conversions and captain Ali Stacey added another to seal the game.
Crymych were able to open their lead to six points at the top of Division One West against second placed Aberystwyth. An early Adam Phillips penalty and two tries from winger Owain Evans, including an excellent 70 metre dash to the line, helped Crymych continue their dominance down west, and Carwyn Rees added a further try in the second half to clinch the win.
Yr Hendy picked up an important bonus point victory against Pembroke, who remain rooted to the bottom.
Elsewhere in Division One North, Caernarfon closed the gap on Nant Conwy's at the top to nine points, as they defeated Bethesda 29-22. Cobra moved into 5th with a 33-7 win against Dolgellau and Llangefni picked up a 40-13 win over Dinbych.
In the Division One Cup, Nant Conwy eased to a 24-0 victory against Pwllheli. A last gasp try from Joe Packer was enough for Dunvant to secure a 18-17 win at Ystrad Mynych to defeat last year's Plate winners Penallta 18-17, while St Joseph's beat Llandudno 26-17 away from home.
