IVYBRIDGE were unable to build on a promising first half as they lost 48-15 to Bath in their opening Championships South home match at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers, who have moved up to the second tier of English women’s rugby this season, had the better of the first 40 minutes, but just could not … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle remain at the foot of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division after losing 4-1 away at Cheltenham Town on Sunday. The Pilgrims, who were runners-up last season, have yet to pick up a single point this term after wholesale changes in the summer. They went behind at Bishop’s Cleeve after just … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell has told his team that they need to start learning their lessons much faster than they are doing, if they want to stay in National Two West. Injury-hit Services suffered a sixth consecutive defeat on Saturday when they were beaten 33-19 at home by Old Redcliffians. It was another … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services will be hoping it is third time lucky for them at home this season as they entertain Old Redcliffians at the Rectory on Saturday (2.30pm). Services are still looking for their first win since their promotion to National Two West after five attempts – three on the road and two at home. It … Continue reading
FIVE talented athletes from the region have been named on England Athletics performance programmes this week. Great Britain international distance runners Poppy Tank and Will Battershill have been selected on the main performance programme for 2026-27. City of Plymouth’s Tank has enjoyed a memorable 12 months and represented Great Britain at the European Cross Country … Continue reading
RIDERS from Dartmoor Velo and Plymouth Corinthian impressed as Saltash Community School played host to a South West Cyclo-Cross League meeting for the first time. The venue’s stunning views and tricky course proved a hit with many competitors, who were also treated to glorious sunshine. Dartmoor Velo dominated the youth race, with Samuel Medland taking … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle produced a battling display on Sunday against Real Bedford but were unable to secure their first league win of the season. The young Pilgrims were leading 1-0 at half-time at Home Park in the FAWNL Southern Premier fixture thanks to a stunning long-range lob by Shana Dolbel. But Real Bedford hit back in … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services’ wait for a win in National Two West continues as they were beaten 54-33 away at Cinderford on Saturday. However, Services, who were missing a number of key players, did pick up a valuable try-scoring bonus point in Gloucestershire after a strong second half performance. They had found themselves trailing 35-7 at the … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell has told his team to keep believing and digging in as they head to Cinderford still looking for their first win of the season. Services have had a tough start to life in National Two West after their promotion last term. They have lost to Taunton, Redruth, Lymm and … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK AC’s Freddie Whybrow produced a storming run to win his category in a UK-leading time at the Sportsshoes Podium 5K in Cardiff at the weekend. Running in the elite men’s race, which was also doubling as the Home Nations 5k Championships, Whybrow finished 34th overall in a gun-time of 14.54:02 and a net time … Continue reading