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Photo – Mike Rawlings makes a welcome return to the Cornwall squad
Following last year’s successful introduction of a development squad, where 12 players went on to be involved in the full county squad, a training session was held on Monday night at St Austell RFC.
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BillBy Phil Westren, Cornish Pirates’ Media
Cornish Pirates 24 Rotherham Titans 26
Photo – Pirates hooker Rob Elloway played his 200th game for the club
This match provided a fascinating contest at the Mennaye Field, as the Pirates,
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BillWell, I experienced RWC 2015 on Saturday night, taking in France’s win against Italy 32-10 at Twickenham.
A tremendous Latin atmosphere in the stadium that probably bemused the curious English supporters, most of whom where there to cheer Italy or at least Castrogiovanni.
There was brief chorus of ‘Swing Low’
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BillReport & Photo by Ben Gilby
Photo – The exiles rolling maul gets going
On a warm afternoon in Motspur Park, the hosts showed their intent from the start when driving Cornish back impressively from an early penalty –
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Photo – Ben Priddey scored the Reds’ opening try
It was certainly an excellent weekend for the mining division sides as both the Cherry and Whites and the Reds got wins on the road.
Let’s start with Camborne and their first ever win at Avonmouth Old Boys 29-23 in Tribute South West 1 West.
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Two bonus point wins to start the campaign would have been just the start Redruth head coach Steve Larkins would have hoped for.
The latest success, a 30-17 win, was hard fought against a resilient Southend side, with a touch of back-to-the-wall stuff as the Reds defended manfully with just twelve men at one stage.
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Photo – Ian Davies pleased with Pirates winning start. Photo Simon Bryant Iktis photo
Just the start the Pirates wanted an 18-14 win, following the decision in July that will enable their new home in Truro to be built.
There is no question that there is a spring in the step down at the Mennaye,
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Photo – John Grindle
Trelawny’s Army was saddened to learn of the passing yesterday, of Cornwall RFU’s President John Grindle.
TASC wishes to express it’s condolences to all John’s family and close friends.
The following statement was released yesterday by the CRFU:
It is with great sadness that I have to inform the Cornwall rugby family that our President,
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Peter Richmond, BBC Radio Cornwall
The league season is fast approaching and, as I am sure you will all agree, each of our Cornish clubs could do with as much publicity as it can get.
Peter Richmond from BBC Radio Cornwall needs no introduction.
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Photo- The Bill Osborne Memorial Shield for the Cornwall Player of the Year
The club’s Annual General Meeting (A.G.M.) will be held on Wednesday 30th September 2015 at the St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, 7:30 pm.
All paid up members and life members are cordially invited.
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