Next Wednesday at St. Austell RFC, kick-off 7:30 pm

Entry on the gate £2 adults, under 16 free.

Advance tickets available via Fanbase https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9151

On Wednesday night the Cornwall u20’s had their first run out of the season at Hayle RFC in a friendly v Camborne School of Mines. Cornwall ran out easy winners in the end with a score of 45 – 15. A crowd of over 200 enjoyed an entertaining game with both teams willing to run the ball with emphasis on attack. Cornwall had a full squad of 26 players so coaches Ritchie Kevern and Brad Howe were able to cast their eyes over a good number of players with all of them taking the field for part of the game.

The first half started with both teams making mistakes and giving away silly penalties. Cornwall opened the scoring after 5 minutes with an unconverted try scored by no 8, Jenkin. (Captain).15 minutes later CSM drew level with an unconverted try. Cornwall again took the lead with a try from a forward drive, converted by full back Williams. CSM hit back with an unconverted try, but almost on half time second row Dash crossed the line and the try was again converted by Williams. The referee, Mr Thurgood, then blew for half time with the score at 19 – 10.

CSM scored almost from the start of the second half to make it 19 -15, but this would prove to be their last score of the match. Throughout the remainder of the half the coaches made changes, some positional, and there was then a steady flow of tries from a number of players, bringing the final score to 45 -15. Both teams defended stoutly throughout the game, and coaches Kevern and Howe learning a lot about the players. All in all it was a satisfying performance.

Training will resume on Sunday morning with the next friendly taking place at St Austell on Wednesday 19 February v Cornwall Clubs XV, 7.30 KO.

Report by Terry Williams

Result – Cornwall U20’s, 45 – 15 Camborne School of Mines

Hayle RFC Wednesday 5 February  1930 Kick off time

Cornwall U20’s has their first warm up game of the season v Camborne School of Mines at Hayle RFC with a 1930 kick-off time. 

Cornwall will use this opportunity to prepare for their upcoming County Championship campaign, CSM will use it in preparation for their upcoming “Bottle Match” v London School of Mines. 

Cornwall has selected players from 12 different clubs across the county from Saltash to St Just. There will also be potential U20 players who will be representing CSM on the night. 

Cornwall have another warmup game at St Austell RFC on Wednesday 26 February where other players will have the opportunity to pull on the black and gold shirt when they play a Cornwall Clubs XV. 

LJ Collick, the new Cornwall U20 team manager, said; – It has been pleasing to see the number of players that have attended training from all over the County. We appreciate that most will have played for their clubs on Saturday and then give up 2 hours on a Sunday to come to our sessions. We have players who are transitioning from U18 into adult representative rugby along with players who are in their last eligible year at this age grade.  

Head Coach Rich Kevern said – The guys have only had 2 training sessions due to the weather conditions, and so this will be a good test and also give them the opportunity to play together as a team for the first time.  Other players will be given their opportunity of a runout when we play Cornwall Clubs XV at the end of the month. 

Entry will be £2 on the gate with U16’s having free access. 

Cornwall U20’s Team to Face Camborne School of Mines

This match has now been re-arranged for Wednesday 5th February at Hayle RFC, kick-off 7:30 pm.

Bryan Llewellyn (TASC Transport Sec.) recently presented 2 rugby balls to Hayle RFC in recognition of their promotion into Tribute Counties Cornwall 2. Pictured are Club Team Secretary Andy Chivell, Bryan, Capt. Jowan Brownfield and Coach Craig Stevens.

Tamar Cup 2024/25

Cornwall RFU are pleased to announce that this season’s Tamar Cup will be played on Easter Saturday 19th April 2025 KO 14:30 @ Redruth RFC  This is a departure from the traditional mid week fixture and is being played much closer to the start of the County Championship campaign.

We hope that this new approach will enable and encourage Cornish supporters to get right behind the team over the Easter break. We hope to confirm the venue in the next couple of weeks.

The RFU have recently released County Championship fixtures for our
Men, Women and U20 Teams. There are some mouth watering clashes there
with both our Men and Women playing double Championship winners in
their respective groups. We are working hard behind the scenes to
arrange additional games with potentially some exciting fixtures. As
soon as we have confirmations will be releasing further details

Our mens team kick off their campaign with a home game against
reigning champions Kent who will no doubt be determined to win their
third consecutive title. Cornwall and Kent have won the past 4 County
Championships so this promises to be a titanic encounter. Our final
group game is at Hampshire who will be keen to avenge the defeat at
Redruth last season.

Our Women, semi-finalists last season in their County Championship
Division 2,  begin with an away game against reigning two-times County
Champions Hampshire.They then have two home games, the first against
Gloucestershire while the final group game is a fantastic contest
against our friends from the other side of the Tamar, Devon.

Our U20s begin their games at the end of March at home against
Gloucestershire before travelling to play Devon and completing their
group stage with a home game against Somerset.

We will post details of where matches are played as soon as we can, so
you can come along and support your Cornish teams.

Steve Murley

Chairman Cornwall RFU

Bill Beaumont Cup Division 1

Sat 24th May, Cornwall v Kent

Sat 31st May, Hampshire v Cornwall

Gill Burns Cup Division 2

Sun 18th May, Hampshire Women v Cornwall Women

Sun 25th May, Cornwall Women v Gloucestershire Women

Sun 1st Jun, Cornwall Women v Devon Women

Jason Leonard Cup Under 20s County Championship (dates tbc)

29th Mar, Cornwall Under 20 v Gloucestershire Under 20

26th Apr, Devon Under 20 v Cornwall Under 20 (Brunel Cup)

10th May, Cornwall Under 20 v Somerset Under 20

Sun 25th May, Divisional Finals

Note. Finals weekend at Twickenham is the 21/22 June.

Trelawny’s Army Chairman Phil Trevarton was at Redruth RFC on the 5th October to present Redruth Second XV with two Gilbert Match-balls in recognition of their promotion into Counties 1 Tribute Western West.
TASC has continued to provide all promoted Cornish Rugby Teams with kit for several years.

Further presentations will take place during this season to Hayle, Wadebridge Camels II and Launceston Ladies.

Tributes were paid to Ian Gordon as he relinquished his role as Hon. Secretary of Trelawny’s Army Supporters Club at the club’s AGM held at St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre.

Club Chairman Phil Trevarton paid tribute to Ian’s 20 year tenure in the post, whilst Ian himself spoke of his great pride and recounted some of his anecdotes and names who had marked his stewardship of the Army.

To mark the occasion, presentations were made to both Ian & Trixie, with Ian also being made a Life Member of TASC.

Viven Broadhurst was also made a Life Member of TASC.

Phil Trevarton will cover the role of Hon. Secretary until a permanent replacement can be found.

Barbara Hocking took on the role of Vice-Chair following the resignation of John Rees.

TASC were pleased to have the new Chairman of the CRFU, Steve Murley as a guest for the evening.

Steve presented Dan Tyrrell with the Bill Osborne Memorial Shield as the Cornwall Player of the Year.

Colin Hatch was on-hand to present Pete Harris the Tony Mead Memorial Shield as the Cornwall Under 20 Player of the Year.

Sadly, Tia Larson was unable to be with us on the night having picked up an injury in a recent game, her award was collected on her behalf by Karen Bunt, who will ensure Tia has the Jess Humber Shield as the Cornwall Women’s Player of the Year.

Steve Murley was also presented with a cheque for £600 representing TASC continued support for Colts rugby in Cornwall.

Grateful thanks were expressed to St. Austell Brewery for hosting the event and their continued support for Cornish rugby.