By SIMON ROBERTS

Llandovery............. 16 Merthyr....................26
Merthyr kept their hopes of a play-off place in the Premiership alive with this impressive bonus-point victory at Llandovery as the campaign hit the midway point.
The Ironmen were well worth their win to make it seven wins and now sit fifth in the table just outside the all-important top four, which guarantees a play-off place.
Rowland Phillips, the Merthyr, coach would have been delighted to see his side come away with the win from Church Bank which has become a fortress for the home side.
The Drovers are still in t...