Plymouth Argyle picked up another three points in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division with a 2-0 home victory over Lewes on Sunday. In front of nearly 1,000 supporters, Argyle took the lead in the 31st minute when Tamara Wilcock volleyed home after a cross from Olivia Francis. The Pilgrims had further chances but … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services have taken a massive step towards a return to National League rugby after they beat title-rivals Topsham 39-29 in a tense top-of-the-table clash at the Rectory on Saturday. The victory, which came courtesy of tries by Matt Gregory, James McFarlane, Charlie Groves, Richard West, Tom Davies and Mike Rickard, moves Services six points … Continue reading
GAMES do not come much bigger than Devonport Services’ clash with Topsham at the Rectory on Saturday. With just four games of the Regional One South West campaign to go, this weekend’s clash between the top two could turn out to be a winner-takes-all affair. Services go into the top-of-the-table fixture just two points ahead … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s Annabel Arnold and Elsie Goodspeed and Tavistock’s Luke Scott-Tucker were among the winners at the final round of the Westward Cross Country League held at Redruth on Saturday. Arnold claimed victory in the senior women’s race by eight seconds from Exeter University’s Jenny Leggate. It was Arnold’s third win of the series … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Euan McCabe enjoyed an impressive World Cup debut for Great Britain in Canada over the weekend. The 20-year-old claimed a synchro medal and a top five individual placing in the platform events in Montreal. McCabe had to work really hard to make the individual 10m platform final, with 27 divers battling for just 12 … Continue reading
THERE was a limited women’s football programme at the weekend due to international breaks, cup games and bad weather. However, Marine Academy Plymouth were in action in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West and were beaten 10-0 by ambitious title-chasing Swindon Town, who have only lost once this season. Libby Davies bagged … Continue reading
STORM Plymouth’s Charlene Matthews powered to victory at the popular Looe 10 Miler on Sunday. Matthews dominated the women’s race to win by six minutes. She clocked 1:11.39 for the tough course in damp and windy conditions. Second woman home was Newquay’s Rose Harvie, who finished in 1:17.34. Third woman as St Austell’s Clare Dale. … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services came back from a half-time deficit to beat Exmouth 26-18 away on Saturday and keep themselves in the driving seat for the Regional One South West title. Leaders Services knew they could not afford to slip up at the Imperial Ground with second-placed Topsham breathing down their necks. The two clubs now face … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services face the first of two massive matches in the space of seven days on Saturday that could decide their Regional One South West title hopes. This weekend the league leaders make the trip to fourth-placed Exmouth, who have already beaten them at their place in the Devon Cup, before hosting title rivals Topsham … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle enjoyed a good five days by claiming two back-to-back 2-0 victories in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. On Wednesday evening in front a massive crowd of 6,500 people, who had braved torrential rain for a celebration of women’s sport, they beat Devon rivals Exeter City 2-0 at Home Park. Phoebe … Continue reading