The intermediate shearing title also went abroad, won by Evan Rowbotham of Pontrhydfendigaid in Wales, and the junior final was won by Tye Meikle of Ōamaru, son of open finalist Justin Meikle.

One gable end wall was completely destroyed, and the other was damaged. Mr and Mrs Rees of Bwlchyddwyallt in Pontrhydfendigaid purchased the land and the remains of Ty’n Swydd in October 2018. They ...