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
IVYBRIDGE dropped out of the Regional Two South West play-off zone after losing 33-17 away to Crediton, who leap-frogged above them and into fifth place. However, Ivybridge are only one point off fifth spot and do have a game in hand, which is against winless bottom side Wellington. On a heavy pitch, the Bridgers led … Continue reading
DEVON RFU began their preparations for this year’s County Championship campaign with a hard-fought game against the Royal Navy in wet and muddy conditions at Brickfields on Wednesday night. In a tight contest, the Royal Navy edged it 19-12 with a late try. The Navy side included Devonport Services’ Matt Scott, while the Devon squad … Continue reading