If it were possible to sum up a season of triumph in a single minute, the green, white, and blacks achieved it in response to the opening whistle, writes Peter Weavers.

Joe Winfield’s kick-off was expertly shaped to give his forwards the best chance of recovering the ball. As planned, scrum-half Tom Griffiths quickly fed the ball to Prys Eckley, drawing in defenders. Griffiths passed to Winfield from the ruck, who then set up Gethin Davies just 20 metres out, with only four defenders to beat. No contest. A try that perfectly encapsulated a season of excellence.

Once again, this game played out like rapier against sword, with Gwernyfed's fluid attacking moves proving far more effective than the 'head down, charge' approach adopted by the promotion hopeful visitors. However, Gwernyfed does have its own battering ram in the form of Cellan Skyrme. Appearances, though, can be deceptive - Skyrme, the ever-present prop, danced his way through the Crumlin defence to score a second try.

The busiest man at The Brian Jones Memorial Field was once again the scoreboard operator. Tom Morgan, making a welcome return after a lengthy injury lay-off, finished off a sweeping move down the right wing. Gethin Davies then added his second try, before lock Jordan Curran got in on the action, extending the lead to 35 points. Fly-half Joe Winfield was unerring with the boot, delivering a perfect display of place-kicking throughout the evening.

Dylan Skyrme added a sixth try, courtesy of another great run by Gethin Davies. Skyrme’s try was sandwiched between two close-quarters efforts from a robust Crumlin pack, who added some respectability to the half-time score of 42-14.

With so many games in quick succession, the league title secured and a cup final looming, the coaching team rang the changes. However, it made little, if any, difference to the outcome, with Jack ‘Sol’ Williams adding to the Gwent men’s misery with a try. The finale was worth watching: first, an imperious try from Joe Winfield, side-stepping through a crowd to touch down under the posts; then, yet another marvellous run by the selfless Gethin Davies, who got involved a second time to set Winfield up in the corner. Winfield's night was made even more impressive as he converted yet another try, making it nine out of nine from the touchline.

Crumlin may have admitted defeat in the face of the Gwernyfed backs' speed, but they never gave up in the battle up front, with their efforts rewarded by a four-try bonus point. However, this was Gwernyfed’s night. The evening ended with Captain Sam Stephens receiving the league trophy from Mr Roy Wilkinson of the Welsh Rugby Union. Talgarth Town Mayor, Cllr Louise Elston-Reeves, a regular supporter, also made a formal appearance, joining the team for photos that captured a season that reflects positively on Talgarth and the role sport plays in the community.

Looking ahead, Rodney Parade and Seven Sisters await on Saturday, May 10.