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Cornwall name side to face Cheshire

CORNWALL SELECT SIDE
TO FACE CHESHIRE IN SUNDAY TEA-TIME FINAL

By Bill Hooper

Cornwall selectors have stuck by the same tried and tested squad for Sunday’s Bill Beaumont Cup Final against Cheshire at Twickenham.

Cornwall Team photo for the 2019 County Championship Campaign. –

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Cornwall beat Devon to reach final

BILL BEAUMONT CUP          

DEVON 20 – 50 CORNWALL

By Bill Hooper, at
Astley Park

Cornwall booked
their return to Twickenham in impressive style scoring eight tries as they defeated
a gutsy Devon side.

There was a late
change to the published team,

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Cornwall defeat Devon to book Twickers return

The Black & Golds ran in eight tries in a 50-20 win to book a return to rugby HQ in early June.

Cornwall ran riot in the second half scoring five tries to demolish a brave Devon effort.

Ducker, Outlton and Job scored tries in the first half with Honey kicking all three conversions,

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Cornwall name side to face Devon

BILL BEAUMONT CUP          

DEVON V CORNWALL

Cornwall go into their third and final pool match this Saturday against old rivals Devon knowing a win will be good enough to take them back to Twickenham  for the sixth time in seven years.

Taron Peacock of Cornwall (Camborne) throws a pass.

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Nostalgic return to Redruth for the Cornwall side of 69

Surviving players from the Cornwall 1969 County Championship Final side that played Lancashire. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo – 11/05/19, Cornwall, Hertfordshire, Bill Beaumont Cup, County Championship, CRFU, Sport, Rugby Union, Redruth, Recreation Ground, England

Re-visting the Recreation Ground 50 years after playing in one of the most famous games of rugby ever played on the famous old ground,

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Brixham RFC Parking

Please be aware of the following information re car parking at Brixham RFC on Saturday 18th May.

Car Parking at the ground is restricted to Blue Badge holders, or those with a disability. Parking spaces will be at a premium.

If you require a parking space at the club please contact the club direct on 01803 882162 to reserve a place.

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Cornwall score six tries to defeat Herts

BILL BEAUMONT CUP

CORNWALL 37 – 13 HERTFORDSHIRE

By Bill Hooper, at
the Recreation Ground Redruth

Cornwall took a giant
step towards another Twickenham final with this exhilarating six try win against
last season’s beaten finalists.

Roared on by a passionate crowd and watched approvingly by the surviving members of the Cornwall side who played a county final on the same pitch in 1969,

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Cornwall defeat Herts

Tries from Rob Elloway, Brad Howe, Jack Simmons, Jack Oulton, Dean Bonds and Alex Ducker plus seven points from the boot of Fraser Honey, saw Cornwall to a great 37-13 win against Hertfordshire.

Full report tomorrow, but with Kent winning at Gloucestershire 42-33 and Devon defeating Hampshire 30-27,

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Spectator information for Cornwall v Herts

BILL BEAUMONT CUP CORNWALL V HERTFORDSHIRE

Cornwall supporters at the Redruth Recreation Ground. – Mandatory Credit ©Iktis Photo/Simon Bryant – Photo mandatory by-line: 23/05/15 – Cornwall, County Championship, Bill Beaumont Cup, South, Hertfordshire, CRFU, HRFU, Redruth Recreation Ground, Cornwall, Rugby Union, England,

Saturday 11th May Kick-Off 3pm

Come and join the Black and Gold Army as Cornwall take the next step
on the road back to Twickenham.

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#Cry4Tom

Cornwall RFU chosen charity for this season is the #Cry4Tom charity,
set up in memory of former local rugby player Tom Demaine who sadly was
struck down from an undiagnosed cardiac condition.

Collectors will be at the ground this Saturday and will be wearing
the charity T-shirt. Please give as generously as you can to this worthy
cause and make a note of the date at Bodmin College for a screening
session on 4th/5th December this year. 

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