Premier Wales Round 6 round-up

Bridgend Blue Bulls 42-10 Torfaen Tigers

Bridgend easily overcame Torfaen Tigers at Porthcawl. Jon Williams broke through in the first minute, laying the ball off to Marcus Sainsbury to give the Blue Bulls and early lead.

Kevin Ellis, John Docherty added to the score before Docherty set up man-of-the-match Neil Dixon to make it 16-0.

Geraint Lewis added another just before half-time to give the home side a 22-0 interval lead.

Torfaen made a mini-recovery in the first five minutes of the second half after tries from Dale Nash and Luke Bigham, but further scores from Ellis, Docherty and Lloyd O'Connor took the unbeaten Bulls clear again.

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Aberavon Fighting Irish 8-52 Valley Cougars

Aberavon showed their strength in depth with comprehensive victory despite missing eight first choice players on duty with for the Welsh Students side playing England on Sunday.

Another 14 squad members were also unavailable having being picked for Wales Under-19 duty.

The hosts were 22-0 up at half-time after tries from Liam Gadd, Ben Davies, Sean O'Brien and a brace from Andy Llewellyn.

Gadd ran the length of the pitch in the first minute of the second half to add to the score. Gareth Lewis added another five minutes later, converting his own try.

Mark Jones finally got the Cougars on the scoresheet five minutes later before veteran Mike Healy made it 40-4 with a try under the sticks.

Simon Bailey and Gareth Lewis also crossed for Aberavon; Richard Andrews scored a consolation try for the Cougars before Gadd repeated his earlier feat in the final minute by running the length of the pitch to complete the scoring.

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Newport Titans 24-16 Cardiff Demons

Newport consolidated second place in the Total RL.com Welsh Conference Premier after beating an understrength Cardiff Demons in the closest match of the round six fixtures.

Newport lived up to their reputation of being a tough physical side with a defence that most teams find hard to crack.

Cardiff took a 2-0 lead thanks to a Gareth Jones penalty but Tyrone Mahoney set up Scott Hirene eight minutes later to put Newport 4-2 up.

Cardiff, who had five first-choice players out of the side on international duty, soon hit back and went into the break leading 10-4.

Jones kicked a second penalty before setting up a try for skipper John Byers.

But the Titans dominated the second half and turned the score around after just six minutes.

Ben Morris' grubber kick sent Pete Ovey over to put the Titans to within two points, and then Paul Jones gave them the lead three minutes later.

A ten-minute spell of Demons pressure came to no avail - Andy Jones coming the closest but being held up over the line - and it was Newport who extended their lead after a breakaway try from man-of-the-match Richard Davies.

The Demons finally broke through in the 76th minute after a well-placed kick from Gareth Jones was excellently caught and grounded by Gareth Holtham.

But Mark Wheeler made the game safe for the Titans with a try in the final minute to complete a deserved win for the Titans.

Said Demons coach Anthony Loxton: "We did a lot out there but Newport's defence was first-class and did well to keep us out.

"Every player gave their all and I'm proud of them all. I hope we can learn from this defeat and do well against Swansea at Taff's Well on Saturday."

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RLC Premier Wales (Saturday, 4 June):
Bridgend Blue Bulls 42-10 Torfaen Tigers (Porthcawl RFC)
Newport Titans 24-16 Cardiff Demons (Pill Harriers RFC)
Aberavon Fighting Irish 8-52 Valley Cougars (Aberavon Greenstars RFC)

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Sunday 5 June, Chosen Hill, Gloucestershire
England U19 16-16 Wales U19
England A 16-16 Wales Students