Kent Players Represent England U21s in Carmarthen, Wales

Match Report – Saturday 28th March 2026

England U21s travelled to Carmarthen, Wales, for an international fixture on Saturday 28th March 2026, with Kent proudly represented by Matt Harwood and Jessica Cracknell. The match featured six competitive rounds across rinks, triples and pairs, with both nations battling hard throughout the day.

Round‑by‑Round Breakdown

Round 1 – Rinks

Wales 52 – 28 England (Points: 10–2)   Wales opened strongly, taking control early and securing the first round convincingly.

Round 2 – Triples

Wales 73 – 66 England (Points: 10–6)   A much tighter contest, with England pushing Wales throughout, but the hosts edged the points.

Round 3 – Pairs

Wales 70 – 64 England (Points: 9–7)   England continued to build momentum, keeping the round close and competitive.

Round 4 – Pairs

Wales 69 – 69 England (Points: 9–7)   A level game on shots, showing England’s resilience, though Wales again claimed the points.

Round 5 – Triples

Wales 61 – 62 England (Points: 9–10)   England produced their strongest performance of the day, taking both the shots and the points in an excellent round.

Round 6 – Rinks

Wales 60 – 42 England (Points: 8–4)   Wales finished the match firmly, securing the final round.

Final Result

Wales 385 shots, 52 points – England 331 shots, 36 points

Wales claimed the overall victory, but England delivered several strong performances and showed real determination across all disciplines.

Congratulations

A huge well done to everyone involved, and special recognition to Kent’s Matt Harwood and Jessica Cracknell