LLANRWST are now just two points clear of the North Wales Cricket League Division One relegation places after a six-wicket defeat at Llay Welfare.

The Rwsters endured a difficult time with the bat and set a target of 110 all out from 41 overs at the crease, with Alex Evans top scoring with a promising 31 before he was skittled by David Phennah.

Other double-figure scores came courtesy of Trefor Williams (25) and Lee Thomas (13), with Ethan Griffiths and Tom Crewe both taking three wickets apiece for the combined loss of 56 runs.

Alwyn Williams and Huw Williams tried to make a fight of things with a pair of scalps apiece, but knocks from Jacob Roberts (27), Phennah (23), wicketkeeper John Lloyd (19*) and skipper Nathan Humphreys (23*) ensuring the home side got over the line with minimal fuss after 23 overs of play.

There was further cause for disappointment as their second unit fell to a heavy 235-run loss at Caernarfon.

Cofis’ batsman Ian Morgan smashed his way to 107 to put his side in the ascendancy, with Rhodri Owen hitting 77 as the hosts posted a formidable total of 290-6.

A disastrous time in the middle saw the Rwsters all out for 55 in reply, with a 37 knock from Stuart Hughes the highlight of what was a dismal display with the bat.