Howe holds his nerve to send Ravens soaring to safety

By ALEX BYWATER
Pontypridd ....31 Bridgend ........34
A LAST-GASP Owen Howe penalty saved Bridgend from relegation as they claimed a famous victory over Pontypridd at Sardis Road.
With the clock having turned red, the visitors went through over 40 phases before being awarded a penalty which secured their top-flight status. The hosts opened the scoring with Alex Knott going over at the corner before Nathan Edwards hit back for Bridgend.
Pontypridd began to build pressure with their driving lineout before the ball was shifted wide for Joel Raikes to touch down. But Bridgend levelled it up whe...

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