By ROB COLE

Merthyr............ 38
Bridgend.......... 13
For the second time in as many weeks Merthyr rose to second in the table to maintain the pressure on top dogs Cardiff, now only two points clear, and Llandovery.
The Drovers had the chance to reclaim second a day later as the race for a top two finish, which guarantees a home draw in the semi-final playoffs, intensified with five games to go.
Rowland Phillips has turned The Ironmen into a very difficult team to beat, and a side that has rediscovered its mojo up front. Their set-pieces are as strong as ever and the much-improved Rav...