Welsh Premiership round-up

THE Rhondda derby day bragging rights belonged to Merthyr who defeated rivals Pontypridd 28-25 at the Wern.
Flanker Jack Perkins touched down in each half for the Ironmen with No.8 Sam Cross also crashing over. Skipper Ben Jones added two conversions and three penalties.
The result saw Merthyr back to winning ways and avoid a third straight defeat – while also inflicting a first loss of the campaign on Pontypridd.
Late tries from Lucas Welsh and Cai James did at least ensure the visitors headed back down the A470 with a losing bonus point, adding to...