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Cornwall v Devon Under 20s

Cornwall Under 20s get their Jason Leonard Cup campaign underway on Sunday 22nd February with a 2:30 pm kick-off at Redruth RFC and there is a trophy up for grabs as Cornwall look to wrest back the Brunel Cup from Devon.

Your support is welcomed to cheer on our lads.

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President’s XV defeat visiting Crawshay’s

Cornwall President’s XV, 27 – 19 Crawshay’s Welsh

By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground

In an entertaining game the President’s XV got the better of their Welsh visitors on a heavy, sticky Camborne pitch.

Playing up the slope first half the President’s XV enjoyed early pressure,

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Billy Searle starts for England A

Former Launceston and Cornwall player Billy Searle, currently having a great season with Leicester Tigers starts, for England A against an Ireland XV in Limerick on Friday night. Also in the side is Harelquins Cadan Murley, who has family links to Penzance.

Congratulations guys.

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Richard Sharp – R.I.P.

The following is from CRFU Chair, Steve Murley.

It is with deep sadness that we record the passing of Richard Sharp OBE, the former England and British & Irish Lions fly-half whose fine sporting talent was matched by a quiet dignity and unwavering sportsmanship. He died on 3 November 2025 at the age of 87.

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Cornwall President’s XV sink Royal Navy Under 23s under Tregorrick lights

Cornwall Presidents XV 50 v Royal Navy U23s 12

By Paul Hayes at Tregorrick Park

The Cornish rugby world came together to commemorate the memory of John Sumnall following the sad news of the passing of the former CRFU President. John was a true champion of the community game who embodied the traditional values of rugby.

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Cornwall President’s XV to play Royal Navy Under 23s

A Cornwall President’s XV will play the Royal Navy Under 23s under the lights at Tregorrick Park St. Austell on Wednesday 29th October, kick-off 7:30 pm.

Gate entry is £5, with under 16s free.

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TASC AGM & Awards Presentation

Trelawny’s Army AGM was held on Tuesday 16th September at the St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre.

Following a welcome to One & All by our President Sean Jarvis the formal part of the evening took place.

TASC can report a successful year with our tradestand raising funds to be ploughed back into Cornish rugby.

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Roger Watson R.I.P.

It is with great sadness that TASC were informed of the passing of our former Honorary Secretary Roger Watson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nikki and the family at this sad time.

Roger was a founder member of TASC and appointed Honorary Secretary at it’s first meeting in 1993.

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Michaella gets her award from the Army

Membership Secretary Karen Bunt was on-hand to present Cornwall Women’s No.8 Michaella Roberts with her player of the match memento on behalf of TASC at Polson Bridge on Sunday.

Well done to Michaella on a great performance.

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Cornwall win Tamar Cup, Devon take the group

GILL BURNS CUP DIVISION 2

CORNWALL WOMEN 31 – 27 DEVON WOMEN

By Bill Hooper at Polson Bridge.

On a glorious afternoon at Polson Bridge both sides served up a feast of attacking rugby for the four figure crowd.

For Cornwall the spoils of the game and with it the Tamar Cup that captain Amy Bunt proudly lifted in front of the grandstand.

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