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Stadium – update from Ian Connell

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Photo by – Simon Bryant Iktis photo

I am sure that everybody involved with The Pirates was as disappointed as me as the proceedings at the Strategic Planning Committee meeting in Truro came to their conclusion. I know that the confused ending will have brought total dismay to everyone.

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Cornwall name side to take on the White Rose

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By Bill Hooper TASC Press Officer & Photos Simon Bryant Iktis photo

CORNWALL make two changes to the starting XV that took the field against Kent for Sunday’s semi-final clash with Yorkshire at Camborne RFC kick-off 1pm.

The Under 20s will be looking for a first Twickenham final since 2002,

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Pirates play-off hopes extinguished by Titans

On Sunday in the Greene King Championship, the Cornish Pirates slipped to another home defeat this time at the hands of Rotherham Titans 28-10 and with it saw their slim hopes of a play-off place this season all but extinguished.

It was a frustrating performance from Kernow’s finest,

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Cornish over come multiple hurdles to claim win

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Photo – centre Jackson Szabo looks to evade tackle

London Cornish 18-16 Old Alleynians

Report & Photos by Ben Gilby

London Cornish overcame a virus sweeping through the squad, a mid-game injury and a very strong opposition to record a vital 18-16 win over Old Alleynians at The REMPF.

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TASC stall at Camborne March 15th

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Photo – Phil & Marina will welcome you at the TASC stall at Camborne on March 15th

Trelawny’s Army will have it’s popular supporters merchandise stall at Cornwall Under 20s County Championship semi-final on Sunday March 15th.

We not only stock black and gold items but also other popular Cornish items,

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Huge defensive effort seals the win for Cornish

Report & photos by Ben Gilby

An immensely impressive effort by One And All in the Black and Gold defence ensured that London Cornish came away from Old Reigatian with the win.

Despite overnight rain and a constant drizzle falling throughout the game which rendered the Surrey Hills that encircle Reigate almost invisible,

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Camborne take derby day spoils

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Despite the Cornish Pirates, Redruth and Launceston all having the weekend off there was still plenty of exciting Cornish rugby to keep the fans happy and away from the dreaded box!

Pick of the day was the Tribute South West 1 West derby between Camborne and St.

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Cornwall hope 2015 will finally be their year

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Photo – Cornwall at Twickenham in 2014, can they go one better this year?

There was a buzz of excitement and anticipation as some 40 odd players, coaches and officials gathered at Kingsley Village on Monday evening, reports Bill Hooper.

Exeter Chiefs’ winger and former Mount’s Bay and Cornish Pirates star Matt Jess came to talk to the squad about his experiences with Cornwall and how it helped further his career.

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TASC Dinner & Dance 2015

Trelawny’s Army Dinner & Dance 2015 – Report & Photos by Chairman Phil Trevarton

I am pleased to report that our Annual Dinner & Dance was a great success this year, although tinged with a little sadness with the news of the passing of Member No.

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Three-year Tribute sponsorship deal offers lifeline to Cornwall RFU

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Photo – John Beach – The Tribute logo will again feature on the County shirt for next three seasons

Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) has secured a three-year sponsorship agreement with Tribute Cornish Pale Ale at a vital time, as RFU funding for county representative rugby continues to diminish.

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