It was again all systems go at Neyland Rugby Club for the 20th annual junior rugby festival sponsored by Total Oil Refinery, Milford Haven.

As ever, the festival featured talented young players from all over the county, and this year there were teams from Cwmbran and Ireland, the first time a team from outside Wales has taken part.

Under 9s The under 9s produced some cracking rugby before Crymych took the silverware with a three tries to two win over Pembroke.

Six teams took part in all and Alex Hay (Pembroke) was adjudged player of the tournament.

Experienced referee Adrian Slade was joined by first-timers Colin Kaijaks and Martin Campodonic in taking charge. Lalo Tamilia and Kate Morris presented the trophies on behalf of Total Oil Refinery, Milford Haven.

The match ball sponsors were Western Thermal, Milford Haven; Speedy Power (Tom Turner, Waterston; Site Heat Services, Port Talbot; England Communications, Neyland.

Under 10s There were seven competing teams and a tense finish to one of the groups as they all had one win each. Milford were the unlucky side to miss out on the semis after they were first to miss a penalty kick.

Crymych beat Whitland and Neyland overcame Haverfordwest to become the first All Blacks' side to reach a final in seven years but they couldn't claim the silverware as Crymych edged home by two tries to none.

Paul Busby (Neyland) was awarded the player of the tournament for his strong runs throughout the competition.

The referees were Mark Smith, Colin Kaijaks and Adrian Slade, with former Neath and Wales Hooker Kevin Phillips presenting the trophies.

Under 11s The under 11 festival was contested by ten teams, with Narberth edging out Cwmbran and Pembroke Dock Quins beating Neyland in excellent semi-finals before Narberth won a close-fought final by two tries to nil, with Cillian Sharpe-Davies awarded the player of the tournament memento.

The referees were Eirian Edwards, Kenny Davies and Steve Jones, with Hilary Richards, deputy mayor of Neyland, presenting the trophies. The match balls were sponsored by RAOB Old Warrior Lodge, Neyland; Neyland Carnival Committee, Rhyal Engineering, Milford Haven; Mainport Engineering.

Under 13s There was a massive entry of 14 teams for this age category, including Young Munster from Limerick RFC, who just beat Haverfordwest in the semi-finals, while Narberth overcame a strong challenge by Whitland.

Munster and Narberth had drawn in the earlier group matches and the final was equally tight before Narberth ran out winners by two tries to nil, but with consolation for the Irish contingent since PJ Hall was chosen as the player of the tournament.

Hilary Richards again presented the trophies while the referees were Andrew Thomas, Martin Campodonic and Kenny Davies. The match balls were sponsored by Neyland Town Council; BDS Ltd, Milford Haven; Davies Crane Hire, Carmarthen; EC Rewinds, Narberth.

Under 14s In the final the Blues beat the Scarlets by two tries to one. Luke Hamilton of Pembroke was selected as player of the competition. The match ball sponsors were Willacy Oil; Stena Line, Fishguard; Reliance Security, Cardiff.

Under 15s Tenby United defeated Whitland in the final and the player of the tournament was Jack Baker (Tenby). The referees were Adrian Slade, Tony Pratt and Mark Smith. The match balls were sponsored by Bobby's Taxis and Riga Cabs of Neyland.

Under 12s Ten teams produced some wonderful running rugby and a feast of entertainment to bring the festival to a conclusion after Narberth had won against Pembroke Dock Quins and Haverfordwest beat Tenby United in the semi-finals.

The Young Otters scored the only try of the final as play swept from end to end and both teams rightly deserved a tremendous ovation at the end. The player of the tournament was Angharad James (Narberth), who will surely go on to represent Wales in the ladies version of the game if she maintains her current progress.

A special mention must also go to Martin Campodonic and Mark Smith, who between them reffed every game in the section.