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New date for Bill Beaumont Cup Final

It has been confirmed by the RFU that the date for this year’s Bill Beaumont Cup Final has been moved from 21st of June to Saturday 30th May.

The county finals will not be part of the England V Barbarians game package which remains at it’s original date.

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Trelawny’s Army enjoy day at Eden

Members from Trelawny’s Army were invited to this season’s Cornwall team get-together held at the Eden Project, reports Bill Hooper

Trelawny’s Army leading the singing. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo –

There were some 150 players, family, CRFU officials and guests present, which also saw the launch of the 2020 playing shirt designed by O’Neills.

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Yellow Cards Cost Cornwall

JASON LEONARD CUP

UNDER 20 COUNTY
CHAMPIONSHIP

DEVON U.20Ss, 30 –
18 CORNWALL U.20 s

By Bill Hooper at
Cross-in-Hand, Ivybridge

Cornwall got their
campaign off to a disappointing start with this defeat to Devon.

Sadly, Cornwall were the architects of their own demise with indiscipline costing them dear with two yellow cards in the space of 4 second half minutes.

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Cornwall Under 20’s to face Devon

Richard Kevern Backs Coach of Cornwall U20s and Tyler Gendall Forwards Coach of Cornwall U20s watch training. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo

Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2020 gets underway, this Sunday 26th January, with their first fixture in the Jason Leonard Cup.

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Ladies game at Launceston cancelled

Tonight’s game between Cornwall Club Development XV and Launceston Ladies at Polson Bridge has been cancelled due to a water-logged pitch.

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CRFU President John Sumnall’s report back

President’s Diary.

As we enter the second half of the season I would like to share some of my experiences and thoughts during my visits to the Cornwall Clubs and Rugby in Cornwall.

CRFU President John Sumnall

Of the eleven Clubs that I have visited so far,

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Boxing Day joy for the Reds

RODDA’S MILK CUP

CAMBORNE 6 – 39 REDRUTH

By Bill Hooper, at the Recreation Ground.

Redruth deservedly regained the Rodda’s Milk Cup with a
decisive win against old rivals Camborne in front of a four figure Boxing Day
crowd.

The Reds travelled down the road with a strong squad and had the luxury to include a few youngsters to give them a taste of this special occasion.

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Cornwall U.18, 40 – 10 Bucks U.18

The Cornish 18’s
stick 8 tries on Bucks 18s to finish their campaign undefeated and on a high!

Starting XV                                                         Finishes

  1. Matt Trehair (St Austell)                       16. Harry Richardson (Saltash)
  2. Tyler Dower (Camborne)                     17. Dillon Newton (Newquay Hornets)
  3. Declan Prowse (Pz&N &

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County Chairman delighted to see Under 18s finish in style

CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter pictured with Cornwall Under 18s at Weston Hornets RFC

Cornwall RFU Chairman Dave Saunter, couldn’t have been happier after U18s won their last game of season 40-10 against top seeds Buckinghamshire. Congrats should go to all the boys and Andy Hawken’s coaching staff. It’s been a very good season for the boys and I’m sure a number will be heading to the final south west trial in January.

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Boxing Day Fixtures

A list of the Boxing Day rugby fixtures that we are aware of.

It is recommended you check with the home club to confirm the actual kick-off times.

Rodda’s Milk Cup

Camborne v Redruth 2 pm

Bay Shield

St. Ives v Hayle 2:30 pm

Friendlies

Penryn v Falmouth 2:30 pm

Falmouth One &

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