Quins off to a flyer with big cup upset

Welsh Championship Cup round-up
By STEFFAN THOMAS

MAESTEG Harlequins stunned Neath to record a shock 32-23 home victory over the Welsh All Blacks in their WRU Championship Cup opener.
The hosts were on fire in the first-half with tries from wing Ryan Lovett, second row Nathan Smith, and No.8 Andrew Healey on his 200th game for the club, while Tadhg McGuckin kicked 12 points while also grabbing a try.
Maesteg held a 29-16 lead at the interval with Dyfan Ceredig claiming their try. But the second-half was a more tense affair as Neath clawed their way back into the game thanks to Steffen ...

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