IT’S A big weekend for Plymouth Argyle. On Saturday, the Pilgrims will be hoping to keep their push for the League Two play-offs going when they travel to Cheltenham Town. During the week Argyle manager John Sheridan added Everton full-back Gethin Jones and Charlton Athletic striker Zak Ansah to his squad. Jones is unavailable for … Continue reading
TOM COWAN-DICKIE will face his former club Cornish Pirates on Sunday after earning a recall to Plymouth Albion’s starting line-up for the big derby match at Mennaye Field. Cowan-Dickie replaces Ted Stagg at hooker in one of two personnel changes Albion make to their team that lost last weekend to Yorkshire Carnegie. The other change … Continue reading
DIRECTOR of rugby Graham Dawe says Plymouth Albion must not worry about how their relegation rivals Moseley get on this weekend. Moseley, who sit five points ahead of basement side Albion, play Rotherham two days before Plymouth travel to their West Country rivals the Cornish Pirates on Sunday. If Moseley were to beat Rotherham at … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Raiders ended an eight-match losing run with a 94-87 victory over Durham Wildcats at the Pavilions on Thursday evening. Jay Marriott’s side overcame the loss of Jordan Clarke and Brent Benson to see off the team immediately above them in the BBL Championship table. However, 11th-placed Raiders had to dig deep to get the … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argaum could seal an historic second successive promotion on Saturday when they take on rivals Plymstock Albion Oaks at Bickleigh Down in Devon’s game of the day. Devon One leaders Argaum sit eight points clear of second-placed Oaks with just two matches to play. A win or a draw on their home soil will … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle manager John Sheridan has made his second loan signing within two days with the capture of Charlton Athletic striker Zak Ansah. Ansah’s arrival follows Argyle’s move to bring in Everton’s 19-year-old full-back/midfielder Gethin Jones. Like Jones, Ansah, 20, has agreed a loan move that will take him through to the end of the … Continue reading
STRUGGLING Plymouth Raiders have injury concerns as they prepare for three BBL matches within four days. Jay Marriott’s side, who have lost their last eight league and cup games, begin a busy period with a home fixture against Durham Wildcats on Thursday night. They then travel to fourth-placed Leicester Riders on Saturday evening before facing … Continue reading
JAMES DENNE powered to victory in the Mad March Hare 10k race. The 29-year-old finished 53 seconds in front of second-placed Anthony Hatchard of Exmouth Harriers in the popular race organised by the Plymouth Round Table. Denne clocked 36 minutes and two seconds for the event that starts at Plymouth Devils’ St Boniface Arena and … Continue reading
PLAY-OFF chasing Plymouth Argyle have strengthened their ranks with the loan signing of Everton youngster Gethin Jones. The Australian-born 19-year-old, who can play in a variety of positions, has agreed to join the League Two outfit until the end of the season. Jones is part of the Wales under-21 squad and is about to link … Continue reading
THE University of St Mark and St John produced a sensational comeback against the University of Plymouth to win the men’s rugby event at the 2015 Varsity competition at Brickfields. Marjon had been 14-0 down but came back to claim a 15-14 victory thanks to a last-gasp penalty in front of a bumper and vocal … Continue reading