PLYMOUTH Albion’s director of rugby Graham Dawe has signed two more of Cornwall’s victorious County Championship squad. As expected young backs Billy Searle and Robin Wedlake have penned deals at Brickfields. Utility back Searle, 19, joins from Launceston, whose director of rugby Neil Bayliss resigned on Monday night, while winger Wedlake, 20, arrives from Redruth. … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth sprint hurdler David King cannot wait to try and make his mark at the European Under-23 Championships in Tallinn. The 21-year-old was confirmed in Great Britain’s 35-strong party for the event on Tuesday. The competition will take place in the Estonian capital between July 9 and 12. “I’m really happy to be … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Leander’s Charlotte Atkinson added three more medals on the second day of swimming at Island Games in Jersey. The 18-year-old Isle of Man athlete had struck gold in the 100m butterfly and 4x50m freestyle relay on Monday night. She then added two more golds in the 50m butterfly and 200m IM and a silver … Continue reading
SCOTTISH winger Gregg Wylde has become Derek Adams’ third signing as Plymouth Argyle manager. Wylde’s arrival at Home Park follows that of Gary Sawyer and Jake Jervis. The 24-year-old joins the Pilgrims from St Mirren, where he made 44 appearances last term, scoring three times. Wylde started his career at Rangers and played 38 times … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth hurdler David King has been selected for the Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad to compete at the European Under-23 Championships in Tallinn. King is one of three 110m hurdlers named in the 35-strong party for the competition, which takes place between July 9-12. David Omoregie had already automatically qualified by pipping … Continue reading
ERME Valley Harriers’ Will Battershill has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the IAAF World Youth Championships in Cali, Colombia. Battershill will compete for his country in the 2,000m steeplechase at the competition which will take place between July 15-19. However, the 17-year-old Ivybridge Community College pupil will miss the English … Continue reading
RYAN FISHER will be back at number one for Plymouth Devils’ Premier League trip to Ipswich Witches on Thursday evening (7.30pm). The American has resumed his position at the top of the averages from skipper Kyle Newman in the new figures, which come into operation from July 1. The Devils will be looking to follow … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Leander’s Charlotte Atkinson claimed two gold medals on the opening day of swimming at the Island Games in Jersey. The Plymouth College pupil, who competed at last year’s Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympic Games, claimed victory in the 100m butterfly before then helping the Isle of Man to success in the 4x50m freestyle relay. … Continue reading
NEW manger Derek Adams has returned to his former club Ross County to make his second Plymouth Argyle signing. Adams has brought in 23-year-old forward Jake Jervis to boost his striking options for the forthcoming League Two campaign. Jervis joins the Pilgrims on a one-year deal after a season in the Scottish Premiership with Ross … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion hope to confirm a third pre-season match this week. So far Graham Dawe’s side have arranged warm-up games against Championship clubs Jersey and Bedford. They will travel to Jersey on August 8 before entertaining Bedford on August 22. Albion, who reported back for pre-season training today, are looking for a match the weekend … Continue reading