Premiership round-up

MERTHYR struck what could be a crucial blow in the Welsh Premiership title race after triumphing 33-19 at leaders Pontypridd. It moves the Ironmen to within a point of their rivals, but with two games in hand.
The damage was done by Merthyr in the first half. Two tries for wing Fin Baker and one for scrum-half James Soanes, along with two conversions and two penalties from Ben
Jones, saw them 25-7ahead at the break.
Hooker Ellis Shipp’s second half try secured the visitors a bonus-point after Jones had sent over his third penalty. Full-back Oli Shepherd ...