On Sunday in the Greene King Championship, the Cornish Pirates slipped to another home defeat this time at the hands of Rotherham Titans 28-10 and with it saw their slim hopes of a play-off place this season all but extinguished.

It was a frustrating performance from Kernow’s finest,

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Photo – centre Jackson Szabo looks to evade tackle

London Cornish 18-16 Old Alleynians

Report & Photos by Ben Gilby

London Cornish overcame a virus sweeping through the squad, a mid-game injury and a very strong opposition to record a vital 18-16 win over Old Alleynians at The REMPF.

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Report & photos by Ben Gilby

An immensely impressive effort by One And All in the Black and Gold defence ensured that London Cornish came away from Old Reigatian with the win.

Despite overnight rain and a constant drizzle falling throughout the game which rendered the Surrey Hills that encircle Reigate almost invisible,

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Despite the Cornish Pirates, Redruth and Launceston all having the weekend off there was still plenty of exciting Cornish rugby to keep the fans happy and away from the dreaded box!

Pick of the day was the Tribute South West 1 West derby between Camborne and St.

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Photo – Cornwall at Twickenham in 2014, can they go one better this year?

There was a buzz of excitement and anticipation as some 40 odd players, coaches and officials gathered at Kingsley Village on Monday evening, reports Bill Hooper.

Exeter Chiefs’ winger and former Mount’s Bay and Cornish Pirates star Matt Jess came to talk to the squad about his experiences with Cornwall and how it helped further his career.

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Photo – John Beach – The Tribute logo will again feature on the County shirt for next three seasons

Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) has secured a three-year sponsorship agreement with Tribute Cornish Pale Ale at a vital time, as RFU funding for county representative rugby continues to diminish.

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Photo – Steve Larkins happy with Reds’ performance

Redruth finally notched up a big score at the Rec this season when they scored seven tries in defeating Shelford 41-5 in National League 2 South.

Young Robin Wedlake ran in three of the tries with Murray Westren also bagging a brace whilst skipper Sam Parsons and full-back Ashley Hosking also scored.

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Photo – Dan Rutter, Todd Prisk, Rhys Brownfield selected for SW trial

Eleven of Cornwall Under 20s squad have been called up for the south west trial prior to the Divisional Festival at Welbeck College over Easter.

Players will looking to earn a place in the England Counties Under 20 squad that will undertake a tour to Hungary in June to play fixtures against  Hungarian Barbarians &

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I took in both the Cornish Pirates and Redruth games last weekend. Whilst one was very exciting the other was, to say the least, a disappointment.

Redruth raced into a 22 point lead early in the second half and looked set for a bonus point win against Worthing,

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UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

KENT 18 – 25 CORNWALL

Report by Bill Hooper TASC Press Officer, Photos Simon Bryant Iktis photo

Cornwall Under 20s produced a storming performance to defeat Kent at Charlton Park RFC 25-18 on Sunday to advance to the semi-finals of the National Under 20 County Championships where they will face Yorkshire at home on March 15th.

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