London Cornish Newsletter

Round-up 3-4 October 2026 – last-minute heroics

A dramatic last-minute try gave the Cornish Pirates a 35 - 33 win over Ealing Trailfinders in The Championship, while Camborne (38 - 26 v London Scottish) and Redruth (36 - 31 v Taunton Titans) both won at National League level. Launceston edged Brixham 38 - 31 in Regional 1, Penzance & Newlyn won 41 - 7 at Winscombe and Wadebridge Camels beat Ivybridge 41 - 25 in Regional 2, but St....

Message from new TASC Hon Sec Luke Callingham

It is with great pride and pleasure that I am able to announce that I will be taking on the role
of Honorary Secretary of Trelawny’s Army, with my mum Emma Callingham joining me as
Assistant Honorary Secretary

Having followed Cornish rugby for many years, both at local level and through the Cornwall
County side, it is a real honour to now become more actively involved with such a
dedicated and passionate supporters’ club.

Trelawny’s Army represents the tremendous pride, passion and support that exists for
Cornish rugby, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to the club and help
support its continued development.

My mum and I are both very much looking forward to working alongside the committee,
members and fellow supporters

We are extremely proud to be part of Trelawny’s Army and look forward to the exciting times
ahead, supporting Cornwall and celebrating everything that makes Cornish rugby so special.

Cornish Round-Up: 26-27 September 2026

The first full Saturday of the league rugby season brought a mixed bag for Cornish sides. Camborne and Redruth both won on the road, St Austell edged their Regional 1 opener at home, and Penzance & Newlyn ran up a big score, while the Cornish Pirates and Launceston came away from Coventry and Trowbridge with defeats. The Championship Coventry 73 - 40 Cornish Pirates....

Bill Hooper steps down and becomes life member at TASC AGM

Trelawny’s Army Supporters Club gathered at the St Austell Brewery Visitor Centre on Wednesday (23 September 2026) for the Club’s Annual General Meeting and Player of the Year Presentation Evening, celebrating a memorable season that saw both the Cornwall men’s and women’s sides reach Twickenham. On the Club front, long-serving media officer Bill Hooper stepped down and was made a life member of Trelawny’s Army in recognition of his years of service to the club – and capped the evening by being part of the presentation party for two of the three big awards himself....

Last night we held our Players of the Year Awards and AGM at St. Austell Brewery.

I am pleased to announce the names of the winners of the three categories.

Cornwall U.20's Player of the Year - Riley Raikes (St. Austell RFC)
Winner of the Tony Mead Memorial Trophy

Cornwall Women's Player of the Year - Abigail Smith (Launceston RFC) Winner of the Jess Humber Shield

Cornwall Men's Player of the Year - Herbie Stupple (Camborne RFC)

Trelawny's Army thank all those that participated the Awards Evening and in particular St Austell Brewery for their generous support - Phil Trevarton TASC Chairman