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Redruth’s poor form sees return of Hambly

Redruth’s poor
pre-Christmas form continued into the New Year as they slipped to a fifth
straight National League 2 South defeat to Worthing Raiders 28-17.

It was the first
time the Sussex club had won in Redruth and they did so thanks to three tries
from winger Curtis Barnes and the trusty boot of Matt Mclean.

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Pirates get back to Championship action with a win

Report By Phil Westren, photo Brian Tempest – 30th Dec 2018

Cornish Pirates 27   London
Scottish 0

Under
the glow of the Mennaye Field’s floodlights, on their return to Greene King IPA
Championship action this result gave the Cornish Pirates deserved satisfaction.

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Camborne reclaim the churn

RODDA’S MILK CUP

REDRUTH 14 – 17
CAMBORNE

By Bill Hooper at
the Recreation Ground.

Dave Mankee’s
penalty mid-way through the second half proved to be good enough for Camborne
to re-gain the Rodda’s Milk Cup against old rivals Redruth.

It proved to be an
absorbing game with defences generally on top played out before a crowd of over
1,500 in the winter sunshine.

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Cornwall Under 20s

COACHES THOUGHTS
FOLLOWING CORNWALL UNDER 20S GAME WITH CORNWALL FIRE SERVICES

It was a steep learning curve for the Cornish youngsters against the Cornwall Fire Services XV which boasted several players with senior experience.

The final score of 52-14 to the Firemen under the Hayle floodlights was perhaps a little harsh on the lads who stuck at it and showed plenty of promise.

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Boxing Day fixtures 2018

BOXING DAY
FIXTURES 2018

CHECK WITH CLUBS RE KICK-OFF TIMES

RODDA’S MILK CUP               

REDRUTH –
CAMBORNE 2 PM

FRIENDLIES

FALMOUTH –
PENRYN 2 PM

PENRYN
SARACENS – FALMOUTH ONE & ALL 11 AM

CAMBORNE
FESTIVE XV – REDRUTH II 11 AM

LANKELLY-FOWEY
– ST.

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Late Resurgence is Not Enough

Bedford Blues 27   Cornish Pirates 17

By Phil Westren

Playing their penultimate Pool 3 game in the new Championship Cup competition, despite this loss the Cornish Pirates will still ultimately progress to the quarter-finals stage – either as one of the two best third-placed teams across the three pools or as the runner-up in their pool.

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Dramatic Late Try Seals Victory for Pirates

Photo: In the gathering gloom Wedlake scores the late winner.

 

 

Hartpury RFC 29   Cornish Pirates 36

In the very final seconds of this match, and with the scores level at 29-all, the Cornish Pirates snatched victory with a dramatic late try scored by wing Robin Wedlake,

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Round up of league action

 

With the league program heading towards the halfway mark as we enter December a clearer picture begins to emerge about those sides in the running for promotion and also those who are at the wrong end of the table.

In National League 2 South Redruth after their welcome win at Barnes found leaders the Rams too hot as the visitors ran out 32-14 winners.

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Roger Watson stands down as Hon.Sec of the Cornwall RFU

The Cornwall Rugby Football Union is set to lose a most valued administrator Honorary Secretary, Roger Watson, has resigned and will attend his final meeting in January.  Recently, he has been unwell, he and his wife, Nikki, have decided to move to Newport to be closer to their daughter.

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Wenzil Club Challenge in aid of Wooden Spoon

 

Photo: Rebecca Watson

 

On Saturday 15th December 2018 four volunteers, Rebecca Watson, Rachel Trembath, Mark Roberts and Alan Milliner will be driving to every affiliated rugby Club with facilities to the Cornwall RFU. The drive will commence at 6am from St.Just RFC and then to all 30 Clubs finishing at the Pirates,

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