NEWTOWN Under 16s ran out of steam in a 43-20 defeat at home to Nant Conwy.

The hosts led at the break with a try from Harvey George with Tom Jarman adding the conversion and two penalties to edge a 13-12 lead.

Nant Conwy were reduced to 14 men after the break and despite a try from Taylor Jones-Davies, converted by Jarman, the Mid Wales side fell away as the visitors ended strongly to secure a 43-20 victory.

Coach Neil Jarman said: “It was a highly competitive game with lots of positives.”