Leading perspective on Cornish rugby
BillOver 50 players assembled at Truro RFC last Sunday as the Cornwall Under 20 squad launched their preparations for this season’s Jason Leonard Cup campaign that will commence in January.
Everyone was welcomed by CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter.
Once again Tyler Gendall and Richie Kevern head up the coaching staff with Adam Kevern assisting.
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BillIt is with great sadness that we have heard of the passing of Trelawny’s Army member Carole Mann.
Carole was our treasurer for many years and served on our committee.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Carole’s family and friends and this time.
Funeral details are as follows;
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Bill
Ben Plummer who plays his rugby at St Austell RFC was presented with his U20’s Cornwall cap at his home club on Saturday 9th October.
Ben earned his Cornwall tie on his first appearance for the U20’s back in February 2019 against Devon and was a regular squad member until the last game before Covid 19 struck in the away victory against Gloucestershire in March 2020.
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BillThe CRFU last night announced the date and venue for their Representative match against Crawshay’s Welsh XV
The match will be played on Saturday 30th April 2022 at CAMBORNE RFC, kick-off time to be advised.
Please put this in your diary.
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Bill
We held our A.G.M. at the St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre, President Sean Jarvis presiding.
With the club only just emerging from the covid lockdown, there was little in way of reports from the various posts on the committee, and regrettably no player presentations to be made.
Treasurer Viv Broadhurst reported that the club finances were in good order.
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Bill
James Murray who plays his rugby at Redruth RFC was presented with his U20’s Cornwall cap recently at his home club.
James earned his tie on his first appearance for the U20’s back in February 2019 and was a regular squad member until the last game before Covid 19 struck in the away victory against Gloucestershire in March 2020.
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Clubs and players have until next Sunday, 5th September, to get their names in for this season’s Under 20s selection.
Any eligible player who wants to have a go for the Cornwall Under 20 squad this season needs to get his club coach to nominate them using the form available from the CRFU website.
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BillThe Ladies GB 7’s team competed well during the Olympic Games tournament but sadly just missed out on a bronze medal losing to Fiji.
Part of the squad in Tokyo was Deborah Fleming , who was born in Gulval.
We congratulate Deborah on her participation in the games.
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BillMassive congratulations to Sam on his tremendous performances for Fiji in the two test series against New Zealand.
What a sight to see the Camborne’s Cornish-Fijian powering down the touchline in the build up to a Fijian try during the 1st test.
No doubt we shall see Sam involved again come the Autumn test schdule.
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BillTrelawny’s Army wishes Luke Cowan Dickie the very best of luck when he runs out for the British & Irish Lions Test side against South Africa in the 1st test on Saturday.
Chons da Luke.
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