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Bill
Photo – Tom Kessell scorer of one of the Pirates’ tries at Bedford
The Cornish Pirates 31-21 win against Bedford Blues on Friday night at Goldington Road sees them safe for another season in the Championship.
Tries were scored by Tom Kessell, Matt Evans and a brace from Craig Holland,
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Bill
Photo – Dan Rutter looks to make a break past Yorkshire hooker Will Scholey
Saturday’s rugby action centred on the two National League 2 South games, but not exclusively!
The Cornish All Blacks finally chalked up a bonus point win this season 29-8 at Clifton,
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BillUNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL
CORNWALL 3 – 63 YORKSHIRE
By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground with Photos courtesy Of Simon Bryant Iktis photo
Cornwall’s dream of a first Twickenham final at this level since 2002 were ruthlessly crushed by a Yorkshire side full of running who ran in eleven tries.
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Bill
Photo by – Simon Bryant Iktis photo
I am sure that everybody involved with The Pirates was as disappointed as me as the proceedings at the Strategic Planning Committee meeting in Truro came to their conclusion. I know that the confused ending will have brought total dismay to everyone.
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Bill
By Bill Hooper TASC Press Officer & Photos Simon Bryant Iktis photo
CORNWALL make two changes to the starting XV that took the field against Kent for Sunday’s semi-final clash with Yorkshire at Camborne RFC kick-off 1pm.
The Under 20s will be looking for a first Twickenham final since 2002,
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BillOn 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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Bill
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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BillReport & 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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Bill
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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Bill
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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