IVYBRIDGE were not able to mark their debut in Championship South with a win as they went down 19-0 away at North Bristol on Sunday. The Bridgers were unbeaten last season but always knew the step up to the second tier of English women’s rugby would not be easy. However, they will have been encouraged … Continue reading
Plymouth’s Coumbe enjoys a successful trip to North America on the international billiards circuit
PLYMOUTH’S Chris Coumbe’s World Billiards season is in full swing, having recently returned from a successful trip across the Atlantic for the latest events on the international circuit. Coumbe travelled to Winnipeg, capital of the Canadian province of Manitoba, alongside Liskeard’s Chris Mitchell for the Vimy Ridge Classic and Pan Am Cup, hosted in the … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle claim home win over Torquay in cup, while Horrabridge and Elm Fusion keep unbeaten runs going
PLYMOUTH Argyle claimed their first win at Home Park this season as they beat Torquay United 1-0 in the FA Women’s National League Cup. Brooklyn Brothers, making her first start, scored a great free-kick after just five minutes to decide the game, which was dedicated as a fund-raiser to Torquay’s former Argyle player Roxy Thomas, … Continue reading
Comeback king Heslop claims his second Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series title in Italy
PLYMOUTH’S Aidan Heslop completed a remarkable comeback season by securing his second Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series title on Sunday. Heslop finished fourth in Polignano a Mare, which was enough to once again lift the King Kahekili Trophy. On the day, it was Ukraine’s Oleksiy Prygorov who won at the final stop, but ultimately … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Another heavy defeat for Services, but opening day wins for Ivybridge, Oaks, Argaum, Techs and Sarries
IT HAS been a tough opening month for Devonport Services following their promotion to National Two West. After four games they are still waiting for their first win after losing 51-12 at home to Hinckley on Saturday. It was the third time in four games they have conceded 50 or more points and frustratingly for … Continue reading
Plymouth Diving’s Harry Westbury has been named in Swim England Diving’s junior development squad
PLYMOUTH Diving’s Harry Westbury has been named among 24 promising youngsters in Swim England Diving’s junior development squad for the 2026-27 season. Selected divers are invited to a number of training camps throughout the season and is the next step towards competing in prestigious international events. The squad, for divers aged between 12 and 18 … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Services look for home win as other clubs kick-off their league seasons
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell is hoping his team can build on last week’s positive performance at Lymm when they host Hinckley at the Rectory on Saturday in National Two West. Services are still looking for their first win of the season, but they came agonisingly close last week in Cheshire, narrowly losing their … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Marine Academy Plymouth claim their first league win of the season
MARINE Academy Plymouth secured their first league win of the season as they beat Bournemouth Sports 3-2 at Erme Valley on Sunday in the FA Women’s National League Division One South West. The victory has lifted them off the foot of the early league table. The home side did the damage in the first half, … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services return from long trip to Lymm with two bonus points
DEVONPORT Services moved off the foot of National Two West after picking up two valuable bonus points from their longest trip of the season. After heavy defeats against much-fancied Taunton and Redruth, Services narrowly lost 35-31 away at Cheshire side Lymm on Saturday. However, although pleased to have returned with some points, which has moved … Continue reading
RUGBY: Devonport Services forced to make changes for their longest trip of the season
DEVONPORT Services make their longest trip of the season as they travel to Cheshire to take on Lymm in National Two West on Saturday. Services are still looking for their first win since their promotion after losing heavily to Taunton away and Redruth at home. Devonport did pick up a try-scoring bonus point against Redruth … Continue reading