THE first half of Aberystwyth’s season in the SSE Swalec Division Two West came to an end in some style at Plascrug last Saturday as they secured their ninth bonus point victory with a 26-7 triumph over Tycroes.

The rains of the previous days abated to a large extent for the period of the match, but the two sides had to contend with horrendously strong winds coming from a variety of directions; that the afternoon produced five tries is testament to the quality of play as the hardiest of supporters were treated to an entertaining game last weekend.

Aberystwyth lie one point behind Penclawdd at the top of the table, but there is a healthy 14 point gap between them and third place.

They start the return run of fixtures next Saturday when they entertain Hendy at Plascrug, a side they beat by 30-11 down there on the opening Saturday of the season.

Meanwhile the Athletic XV travel to Pembroke Dock for their DPL Pembrokeshire League match.

Read the full match report in this week’s Aberystwyth edition