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Bill
Photo: Jack Nowell set to become the latest Cornish Lion.
London Irish Wild Geese took the spoils with the final kick of the game to earn a 22-21 win in their battle to avoid the drop.
It was frustrating for Redruth to concede the double to a side that have been battling relegation all season from National League 2 South.
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St. Austell came from behind to win the Tribute Cornwall Knock-Out Cup for the first time in their history having lost in four previous finals, reports Bill Hooper from a sunny Recreation Ground at Redruth.
It looked at half-time that history would repeat itself as after played down the slope in the first half St.
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From Club Chairman Phil Trevarton.
It is with deep regret that I notify Trelawny’s Army members of the death of John Penfound. John was a devout Cornwall supporter and one of the first to join John Rowe’s trips to watch Cornwall play. Many of us will have travelled thousand of miles together following the Cornwall Rugby team.
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Photo: Fraser Honey one of the five selected
Following the trial last Sunday at Keynsham RFC, five of the nine Cornish players involved have been selected for twenty-three man South West squad to face sides from London & SE, the North and the Midlands at Nottingham over the May bank holiday.
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Photo: Richard Brown who captained Cornwall to victory
Cornwall were forced to do it the hard way at Tiverton’s Bolham Road as they defended the Tamar Cup 33-17 against Devon despite playing the whole of the second half with just 14 men, reports Bill Hooper.
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Photo by Simon Bryant Iktisphoto. Cattle & Paver see Pirates’ play-off hopes evaporate in London haze
An exciting weekend of rugby that saw some promotion and relegation issues settled up and down the leagues.
Cornish Pirates were for the second time this season denied by Richmond as a late converted try sealed a 35-32 win for the London side.
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Photo: TASC Chairman Phil Trevarton presenting the winning Launceston captain with the Premiership trophy
Officials and members of TASC were part of a 500 strong crowd at Polson Bridge, Launceston last Friday evening for the finals of this season’s Trelawny’s Army Colts League.
In the Championship final Newquay Hornets proved a little too strong for a plucky Liskeard-Looe side winning 41-13.
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Photo: Head coach Graham Dawe, Tamar Cup crucial preparation
Cornwall have named eight Redruth players in their starting line up for Monday night’s Tamar Cup clash with Devon at Tiverton kick-off 7:30 pm.
Reds hooker Richard Brown, who recently made his 200th appearance for the club,
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Photo: London Cornish skipper Craig Chatley receives London 2 SW plaque from Middlesex RFU President Tom Brownsell
Redruth can thank the goal kicking of Brett Rule, who landed three of the Reds four conversions as the edged a game of two halves 33-29.
Both sides managed to score five tries in a thrilling National League 2 South encounter.
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Bill
Nine players from this season’s Cornwall Under 20s squad have been picked for the South West Division trial at Keynsham RFC on Sunday 9th April.
A large squad of players has been selected from all the constituent bodies forming the South West group.
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