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Cornwall name side to face Devon in Tamar Cup

Dan Job of Cornwall (Lanner). – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo

Cornwall side selected to defend the Tamar Cup at Plymouth Albion tomorrow night.

There are seven who played in the corresponding
fixture last season at St. Austell when Cornwall retained the Cup 24-12.

Kick-off at Brickfields is 7:30 pm with entry
priced at £5,

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Tamar Cup 2019

Cornwall travel across the Tamar on Tuesday evening, 16th April, to
take on Devon at Plymouth Albion’s Brickfields ground at 7:30 pm in this
season’s Tamar Cup.

Cornwall will be looking to retain the Cup they defended successfully last season when they defeated Devon 24-12 at St. Austell.

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Eight from Cornwall U.20s selected for SW Trial

CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 – South West Trials.

Torin Clarke (Launceston Captain of Cornwall U20s. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo

Although the Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) 2019, Under 20 County
Championship campaign has ended, eight of their players have been invited to
the South West training day,

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Penzance & Newlyn claim TASC Colts Cup

TRELAWNY’S ARMY CRFU
COLTS CUP FINAL

ST. AUSTELL COLTS 6 – 23 PENZANCE & NEWYLN COLTS

The victorious Penzance & Newlyn Colts lift the Cup

Penzance & Newlyn Colts completed the first leg of a hoped for double by lifting the Colts Cup against St.

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CRFU Colts Cup Finals

Launceston Colts Cornwall Colts Cup Winners 2018

Trelawny’s Army are once again delighted to be the sponsor for Cornwall RFU Colts Cup Finals Day to be held on Sunday 7th April at St. Austell RFC.

Program of matches.

TASC Bowl Final

Newquay Hornets v Penryn 11 am

TASC Plate Final

Saltash v Truro 12:30 pm

TASC Shield Final

Camborne v Launceston 2 pm

TASC Cup Final

Penzance &

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Spirited Pirates Lose to Determined Irish

 

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Cornish Pirates 7   London Irish 35

Despite the Cornish Pirates playing with a truly commendable spirit throughout, five tries from London Irish, all converted by Ireland international Ian Keatley, saw the visitors to victory, reports Phil Westren.

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Herts broken for Cornwall

JASON LEONARD CUP UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

HERTFORDSHIRE U.20 
28 – 19 CORNWALL U.20

By Bill Hooper

Cornwall’s quest for a return to Twickenham was
extinguished at Cheshunt as the hosts booked a home semi-final against
Lancashire.

Cornwall’s preparations were hampered by injury and unavailability and were further hindered on the morning of the game when full-back Reuben Edwards failed a fitness test necessitating a re-shuffle of the back-line.

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Herts defeat Cornwall

JASON LEONARD CUP QUARTER-FINAL

HERTFORDSHIRE U.20S 28 – 19 CORNWALL U.20S

Commiserations to the Cornwall players. Well done to Herts and good luck for the semi-final.

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Cornwall stretch resources for Herts test

CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 The
Jason Leonard Cup.

Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) 2019, Under 20 County Championship campaign is now into the knock out stage of the Jason Leonard Cup. Cornwall will play Hertfordshire at Cheshunt RFC with a 13:30 kick off time on Sunday March 31st.

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Lacklustre Reds fall to Barnes

REDRUTH 20 – 22 BARNES       

By Bill Hooper, at the Recreation Ground.

Redruth’s Jeykll and Hyde season continued with this disappointing
ill-disciplined home defeat to Barnes.

No question the Reds were the architects of their own downfall with
a display that frustrated and clearly annoyed Director of Rugby Nigel Hambly as
he spoke animatedly to his players in the post match huddle.

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