KICK-OFF IS NOW 1:30 PM ON SUNDAY.

Trelawny’s Army officials will be present at Moorlands on Saturday when Saltash take on Old Cranleighan.

We are delighted to be sponsoring the match ball for this game and hope that as many “Army” members from SE Cornwall can get to the game to support the “Ashes”.

Following the Vase semi-final a Saltash XV will play Buzancais from France at 4 pm.

Please note the following;

Programmes : these will be on sale at the entrance to MoorlandsL on Saturday @£5 . This is the minimum set by the RFU, the proceeds to be shared by the participating clubs. The programmes will be sold by our younger players wearing high viz tops. Please cooperate. All over 16 will be asked to pay. Within the terms of our lease the Club has permission to ask for an entrance fee on match days. This has never been enforced and nobody will be turned away but bear this in mind and act accordingly in the best spirit of the occasion.

JASON LEONARD CUP

UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP POOL 4

DORSET & WILTS 22 – 34 CORNWALL

Photo: Camborne’s Declan Matthews scores for Cornwall. Photo Simon Bryant Iktisphoto

Despite an early start compounded with the clocks going forward one hour Cornwall put in a big shift to score six tries to defeat their hosts and top the group, reports Bill Hooper

Cornwall’s reward is a home quarterfinal this Sunday (Easter Day) against Kent at St. Austell’s Tregorrick Park, kick-off 1 pm.

Cornwall got down to business from the kick-off and before long were rewarded when Camborne centre Declan Matthews went over for an unconverted try.

The twin counties replied soon after with a converted try and then another score not long after to lead 12-5.

The Cornish youngsters pulled a try back before the end of the first quarter when winger Jake Penprase got over for the second game running.

Cornwall then re-took the lead with their third try scored by Falmouth prop Ollie Andrews, fly-half Reuben Edwards added the conversion for a 17-12 advantage.

Photo: Cornwall skipper Torin Clarke secures the line out. Photo Simon Bryant Iktis photo

The ding-dong nature of the game continued as Dorset & Wilts hit back approaching half-time to score a converted try to lead by two points.

There was still time for Cornwall to add to their tally and it came through Camborne flanker Tiaan Clark who scored the black and gold’s fourth try for a 22-19 half-time lead.

Early in the second half Dorset & Wilts tied the scores with a penalty kick, but that was as good as it got for the home side as Cornwall finally took command after 60 minutes when Redruth’s Connor Gilbert scored a fifth Cornish try, that his club mate James Tucker converted.

Photo: Jake Penprase scoring for Cornwall. Photo Simon Bryant Iktis photo

Launceston replacement prop Brandon Rowley completed the scoring with ten minutes to go when he got over for try number six.

News soon filtered through that Kent had caused a surprise beating Surrey at Farnham 36-14 to clinch runners-up spot in pool 3 behind Hertfordshire, who surprisingly lost to Eastern Counties 22-15 in what proved to be a very tight group. Hertfordshire will be at home to Gloucestershire, who overcame Hampshire 13-12 at Havent.

Photo: Redruth’s Aden Brassington: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo-

In the Northern half of the competition, Yorkshire came out on top of their pool and will face East Midlands in the last eight, whilst North Midlands topped the other pool and they will face Cheshire.

Cornwall (Launceston unless stated): E Tyler (Penryn), J Penprase (Bath Uni), C Gilbert (Redruth) D Matthews (Camborne), D Hubble (Falmouth), R Edwards, C Boyce (St. Austell); R Bentham, L Barnes (Camborne), K Gratrix (Penryn), D Goldsmith, N Stanier-Smith (St. Agnes), T Clark (Camborne), A Brassington (Redruth), T Clarke (Capt).

Replacements: H Lightfoot, C Degenhardt (Penryn), O Andrews (Falmouth), B Rowley, J Tucker (Redruth), N Nash (Brixham), K Bradley (Penryn).

Photo by Simon Bryant Iktis photo

Cornwall Under 20s scored six tries as they beat Dorset & Wilts Under 20s 34-22 at Weymouth on Sunday.

They finish top of their pool and will be at home next Sunday to Kent in the last eight.

The game will be played at St. Austell RFC kick-off 1 pm.

Gate £5 with Under 16 free entry.

Report to follow

TASC Hon Sec. Ian Gordon presenting the Cornwall Colts Cup to St. Austell last season

Trelawny’s Army are once again proud to sponsor the Cornwall Colts Cup Final Day at St. Austell RFC on Saturday April 14th.

There will be four games with the first game kicking-off at 11 am. Entry is free with bar and BBQ facilities provided.

Come along and glimpse and support the future of Cornish rugby.

Cornwall’s postponed game against Dorset & Wilts has been re-arranged for this Sunday, 25th March.

The match will be played at Weymouth & Portland RFC’s ground kick-off 2:00 pm BST

Cornwall’s squad shows one change from last week, Redruth’s Aden Brassington comes in for the unavailable Will Gibson in the back row.

Ollie Andrews (Falmouth) comes onto the bench.

In the travelling reserves, Matt Blee is unavailable so Launceston colt Leion Cole is called up as back three cover.

Coaches – Matt Shepherd, Josh Lord

Medical cover – Emma Eddy, Rob Durant

Kit – Paul Hurrell, Colin Hatch

Photo: Liam Chapple delighted with Camborne’s fine win against Ding’s

The Beast from the East Part 2 had an effect on local rugby over the weekend notably putting paid to Cornwall’s Under 20s game at Weymouth against Dorset & Wilts.

It’s likely that both sides will have another go this Sunday as the quarter-finals are programmed for Easter Sunday.

On the Saturday there was a limited program as sides looked to catch up on postponed games.

The Cornish Pirates returned to action in the Championship after a week off completing a clean sweep of games against Hartpury College this season winning 45-20 at the Gillman’s Ground.

Pirates scored seven tries through Alex O’Meara, Matt Evans, Sam Matavesi, Josh Caulfield, John Stevens and Tom Duncan who got a brace, Laurence May banged over five conversions.

In National League 2 South, Redruth travelled to London Irish Wild Geese and looked set for a good result but two late tries condemned them to a 39-32 defeat.

They travelled back to Cornwall with a couple of bonus points ahead of this Saturday’s game at Chinnor.

Loma Kivalu, Edd Pascoe, Jack Simmons and Dean Bonds all scored tries for the Reds with Richie Kevern kicking the other points.

In the South West Premier, Camborne did the double over champions elect Dings Crusaders 28-16 at the Rec.

Damien Cook, Jake Champion, Phil Hinchley and Declan Matthews scored the tries with Dave Mankee adding all four conversions.

In Tribute South West 1 West, a solid 14-5 win at Bridgwater & Albion keeps Launceston in third place.

In London 1 South, London Cornish drew with Chichester 20-all. DoR Dickon Moon said on the club’s website. “Another late penalty by Skip George Kimmins landed London Cornish a 20 all draw with 4th placed Chichester in London 1 South, on a freezing day at the REMPF. The 78th minute pen added to another early in the 2nd half by Kimmins, and 2 conversions in the opening period of tries by Oli Low and the in-form wing Tom Jeffery.The draw was a fair result on the balance of play, and consolidates Cornish in 7th spot.

In the Tribute Western Counties West St. Austell lost a chance to put a bit more daylight between themselves and Services when they lost 24-17 at Crediton.

Saints scored three tries through George Knowles, George Tregilgas and Miles Davey with Liam Freeman kicking a conversion.

Falmouth lost 36-0 at Kingsbridge and are back in the dog-fight in the relegation zone.

In the Tribute Cornwall & Devon League Penryn put poor old Wessex to the sword as the Borough won 116-0 to maintain their challenge for a promotion spot.

In Tribute Cornwall 1, Newquay Hornets are provisionally top, however Liskeard-Looe have four games in-hand on the leaders as their game was again victim of the weather.

In Tribute Cornwall 2, Helston defeated last season’s champions Lankelly-Fowey 26-7 to virtually assure them of the title this time.

Congratulations to Saltash who have once again made the semi-final of the Senior Vase having defeated Slough 73-22. They will play Old Cranleighan at home on Easter Saturday with a Twickenham visit up for grabs.

Due to the forecast snow, today’s game in the Jason Leonard Cup at Weymouth RFC has been postponed. We will advise when new date is confirmed.

Photo: St. Ives Paul Thirlby happy with Hakes’ progress

Redruth maintained their fine recent form with a 25-19 win against Redingensians in National League 2 South.

The Berkshire side have certainly proved to be tough opponents this season meriting their current third place standing.

Despite being under pressure, especially during the first half, Redruth showed character scoring tries through Sam Parsons, Ben Fox, Connor Gilbert and Jake Clemson whilst Richie Kevern landed a conversion and penalty in tricky conditions for kickers.

Reds have four away games in their last six fixtures starting this Saturday with a re-arranged trip to Wild Geese.

Camborne’s game at Exmouth was postponed in the South West Premier due to a water-logged pitch.

In Tribute South West 1 West, Launceston had another fine home win this time over Clevedon 49-12.

The Cornish All Blacks ran in seven tries through skipper Lloyd Duke, Zac Cinnamond (2), Jake Crabb, Ben Hawke, Marc Williams and Brandon Rowley with Hawke landing seven conversions.

The result keeps Launceston on course for a third place finish in the table.

In London 1 South, London Cornish ended a four match losing streak with a last-gasp 18-15 win at Maidstone thanks to George Kimmins penalty.

Kimmins also added a conversion and another penalty, whilst wing Tom Jeffery bagged both the exiles’ tries. The win keeps Cornish in 7^th spot in the table.

In the Tribute Western Counties West, St. Ives took another firm step to promotion as they defeated Burnham-on-Sea 52-24. Try scores for the Hakes were Pete Mabbott (2), Paul Thirlby, Martyn Lawrence (2), Jamie Prisk, and Tom Nicholas, whilst Rhys Brownfield knocked over seven conversions.

St. Austell beat fellow play-off hopefuls Devonport Services 37-28 at Tregorrick. George Knowles scored a couple of tries with other scores coming from George Tregilgas, Miles Davey, Liam Freeman and a penalty-try. Freeman kicked the other points.

Quite a game at the Molesworth Field as Wadebridge Camels beat Falmouth 48-35.

Joe Pretty, Will Pengelly, Matt Ballard and Ben Humber all scored a brace each whilst Danny Thomas landed four conversions.

Truro lost up at Tiverton 25-21. Luke Tidball and Ian Rowe scored tries with “Eggy” Williams kicking the rest of the points.

In the Tribute Cornwall & Devon League it was a double weekend for Saltash as they played catch up Two big wins 87-17 against Hayle on Saturday and then 84-3 v Torrington on Sunday sees the Ashes level top with Wellington.

Penryn have slipped back to third despite their 50-7 at the Mennaye against Pirates Amateurs.

Ben Birkett and Kyle Bradley scored two tries a-piece, with Grant Randlesome, James Salisbury and Adam Hughes also crossing. Mitch Vague kicked the other points.

Ryan Forrester scored a try for Ams in the first half.

Lanner won 18-13 at Argaum. Adam Harris scored a try and Nick Prout kicked two penalties plus they had a penalty-try.

Bude had a good win at Tavistock 24-15.

Despite having their game postponed in Cornwall 1, Liskeard-Looe have it all in their hands. They have been joined on 31 points by Newquay Hornets but they have played three games more.

In Cornwall 2, Helston look well in command six points clear of defending champions Lankelly-Fowey.

Congratulations to both Redruth 2nds and Wadebridge Camels 2nds who both qualified for the final of the Duchy Cup final. Reds beat last season’s finalists St. Austell 27-24 at Tregorrick, whilst holders Wadebridge Camels defeated Bodmin 2nds 53-3. The final will be played on Monday 7^th May along with the Cornwall Cup final and the Duchy Plate final at a venue to be decided.

JASON LEONARD CUP U.20S COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP

DORSET & WILTS V CORNWALL

Cornwall head to Weymouth on Sunday knowing that a win will guarantee a home quarter-final tie on Easter Sunday, probably at St. Austell’s Tregorrick Park against either Surrey or Hertfordshire.

Photo: Coaches Josh Lord & Matt Shepherd will be looking for continued improvement

There are just a few changes to the side on Sunday. In the backs Dan Hubble moves up from the bench to start on the wing with Jake Carr reverting to the replacements. At scrum-half Noah Nash is on the bench with Callum Boyce promoted to the starting XV from the bench.

In the pack St. Agnes’ Noah Stanier-Smith gets promoted to the squad and partners Dan Goldsmith in the second row.

Two other new faces appear on the bench Redruth’s James Tucker and Aden Brassington

Skipper Torin Clarke is fit to go despite missing Launceston’s game last Saturday.

Dorset & Wilts have former Cornwall player Scott Hobson as their forwards coach. Scott is currently rugby coach at Bryanston School.

Cornwall Squad

Coaches – Matt Shepherd, Josh Lord

Medical cover –Emma Eddy, Rob Durant

Kit – Paul Hurrell, Colin Hatch