Posts Tagged ‘ season ’

Back-row James Tyas joins Cornish Pirates from Bath

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November 28, 2012
Back-row James  Tyas joins Cornish Pirates from Bath

Cornish Pirates have signed promising back-row forward James Tyas on dual-registration terms from Bath.The 21-year-old former Brighton College student has represented Scotland at Under-20 level and also had spells in the Championship last season, fea...
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Edwards feels Redruth can be optimistic about keeping players

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November 27, 2012
Edwards feels Redruth can be optimistic about keeping  players

Redruth director of rugby Adrian Edwards has reaffirmed his commitment to the club and believes most of his squad will remain at the National League Two South side this season.The Reds are currently unable to pay their players due to cash-flow problems...
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Redruth hope to avoid exodus of talent as debts are being paid

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November 22, 2012
Redruth hope to avoid exodus of talent as debts are being paid

Redruth secretary Roger Watson admits some players could leave the club as it continues to struggle with cash-flow problems.The National League Two South side held an open meeting this week to discuss future plans for the club in the current economic c...
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Broadbank travels with confidence as Redruth take on Shelford

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November 16, 2012
Broadbank travels with confidence as Redruth take on Shelford

Redruth forward Neil Broadbank expects his side to build on their recent recovery when they travel to Shelford this weekend. The Cornish side suffered their second defeat of the National League Two South season during their last away match at Hartpury...
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Patience the key in Cornish Pirates’ momentum

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November 14, 2012
Patience the key in Cornish Pirates’ momentum

Cornish Pirates head coach Ian Davies has called for continued patience as his new-look squad gathers Championship momentum.The Pirates earned their third win in four games last Sunday by running eight tries past Rotherham Titans at Mennaye Field. They...
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Redruth go back to forwards in Dings Crusaders win

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November 13, 2012
Redruth   go back to forwards in Dings Crusaders win

Redruth prop Darren Jacques praised his side's versatility after their 21-0 win over Dings Crusaders at the weekend.The Reds recorded a much-needed National League Two South win following their heavy loss at Hartpury College the previous Saturday.While...
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Cornish Pirates forward Phil Burgess a marked man after hat-trick

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November 13, 2012
Cornish Pirates forward Phil Burgess a marked man after hat-trick

Cornish Pirates forward Phil Burgess said he is happy to be a marked man in the Championship – if it helps his side reach their potential this season.The openside flanker scored his first tries of the Championship season with a hat-trick against ...
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Old boy Thomas makes Cornish Pirates pay the penalty against Moseley

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November 8, 2012
Old boy Thomas makes Cornish Pirates pay the penalty against Moseley

Moseley 9, Cornish Pirates 9IN AN insipid affair on a chilly day in the Midlands the Cornish Pirates somehow conspired to draw at Moseley for the third season in a row.And the fact that they should have won at a canter simply made the result even more...
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Hill back in Cornish Pirates’ line-up at Moseley

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November 3, 2012
Hill back in Cornish Pirates’ line-up at Moseley

Cornish Pirates have selected dual-registered centre Sam Hill for his first Championship start of the season against Moseley this weekend.The young Exeter Chief is one of three backs changes to the Pirates' line-up that beat Leeds at Mennaye Field las...
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Pirates defence impresses Davies

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November 1, 2012

Cornish Pirates head coach Ian Davies is impressed with the way his side has defended so far this season.
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Countryside war of words continues as hunting season starts

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October 27, 2012
Countryside war of words continues as hunting season starts

As the hunting season gets under way across the Westcountry battle-lines have once again been drawn between warring sides.Seven years after the battle over fox hunting pitted rural communities against their urban neighbours the arguments still rage.Tod...
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Players get their chance to shine

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October 25, 2012
Players get their chance to shine

REDRUTH head coach Adrian Edwards believes the imminent departure of Sam Parsons will open the door for others to make the step up from development rugby this season.Centre Parsons, who is moving to Australia, played his final home game for the Reds in...
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League is our big test – Taylor

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October 25, 2012
League is our big test  – Taylor

HELSTON Athletic may have proved they can mix it with the best after dumping premier division St Austell out of the Throgmorton Cup on Saturday, but manager Sid Taylor insists joining them in the top flight next season is the biggest challenge his play...
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Elloway calls for patience as Cornish Pirates look to rebuild again under Davies

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October 24, 2012
Elloway calls for patience as Cornish Pirates look to rebuild again under Davies

Rob Elloway is clear what Cornish Pirates need to do this weekend against Leeds to get their Championship campaign back on track after four games without a victory.The Pirates made a promising start to their league season with wins over Jersey and Ply...
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Biljon is delighted with progress as impressive Cornish Pirates find their form

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October 23, 2012
Biljon is delighted with progress as impressive Cornish Pirates find their form

Cornish Pirates assistant coach Harvey Biljon declared himself satisfied after watching his team win 32-6 on Tayside against Dundee High on Saturday in the British and Irish Cup last Saturday.After some indifferent displays in a modest start to this se...
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Caution urged over Chinese lanterns use

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October 21, 2012

With Hallowe’en at the end of the month and the festive season approaching, the South West’s MEP has urged caution over the use of Chinese lanternw.
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Truro City saved – high drama as businessmen step in

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October 19, 2012
Truro City saved – high drama as businessmen step in

Truro City Football Club has been saved at the very last minute.Media around the country were reporting the 123-year-old club's demise this afternoon but three businessmen have stepped in to rescue the club.The club was told it would be expelled from t...
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Redruth RFC’s Adrian Edwards anticipates difficult game against Chinnor

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October 19, 2012
Redruth RFC’s Adrian Edwards anticipates difficult game against Chinnor

Redruth director of rugby Adrian Edwards admits returning to winning form will be difficult this weekend.The Reds suffered their first league defeat of the season at Worthing last Saturday. However, they have an immediate chance to earn more National L...
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Cornish All Blacks determined to continue good form

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October 19, 2012
Cornish All Blacks determined to continue good form

The Cornish All Blacks' two narrow defeats to Clifton last season will be avenged this weekend, according to head coach Spike Rainford.The Launceston men travel to Station Road tomorrow with confidence after earning their first home win of the National...
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Thousands to arrive in Falmouth on cruise ships next year

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October 19, 2012

Thousands of cruise ship passengers will pass through the port again next year as Falmouth gears up to enjoy another good cruise season.
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Redruth Cricket Club wins title after sponsorship

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October 13, 2012

Redruth Cricket Club has enjoyed a title-winning season in the Cornwall County League Division One following sponsorship from the town’s branch of plumbing and heating store Plumbase.
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