PLYMOUTH Albion have named an unchanged line-up as they look to claim back-to-back league wins for the first time since the 2013/14 season. Director of rugby Graham Dawe has stuck with the same starting XV that beat Blaydon 38-33 away last weekend for tomorrow’s home game against Cinderford at Brickfields (2pm). It is the first … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE will be hoping to continue their unbeaten home record in National Three South West on Saturday when they entertain Cleve at Cross-in-Hand (2.30pm). The Bridgers, who sit second in the table after five games, have so far overcome Old Patesians, Exmouth and Brixham on their own soil. “The boys are looking forward to playing … Continue reading
SOUTH African forward David Fisher is hoping he can get his Plymouth Albion career back on track following a knee injury. The 22-year-old former Natal Sharks player has yet to feature for Albion after picking up the injury in the club’s pre-season match against Newton Abbot. There were worries that Fisher’s Plymouth career might be … Continue reading
HUNDREDS of runners are expected to take part in the popular Tavy 7 race on Sunday. The event was started in the 1980s and is now on its third course. The current course, described as ‘hilly but scenic’ is on Dartmoor, with the start at Plaster Down. The race takes runners past Pew Tor and … Continue reading
HE MAY be the youngest member of Plymouth Albion’s squad, but 18-year-old Tom Putt is currently the club’s top points scorer. The teenager from Kingsbridge kicked 13 points last weekend to help Albion to a 38-33 victory over Blaydon, which was the club’s first league away win in 19 months. Putt, whose father Jason also … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion could be boosted by the return of David Fisher and Robin Wedlake for this Saturday’s National One match against Cinderford (2pm). South African forward Fisher (pictured) has yet to play a league game for Albion after damaging his knee in a pre-season fixture, while winger Wedlake has not featured since injuring his ankle in the … Continue reading
CITY sprinter James Arnott is in the running for a top national award. The 18-year-old has been named on a 10-athlete shortlist for SportsAid’s prestigious One-to-Watch Award. Fellow Plymothian Tom Daley is a previous winning of the award, which goes to young athlete tipped for major success. This year’s shortlist was selected from 1,200 rising … Continue reading
BILLY SEARLE is hoping he has done enough to keep hold of Plymouth Albion’s number 10 shirt after scoring two tries on his first league start for the club against Blaydon. The 19-year-old former Launceston back was unexpectedly handed his full debut at Crow Trees on Saturday when Elliot Bale was forced to pull out … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion’s director of rugby Graham Dawe admitted his side ‘definitely needed’ their bonus point away victory at Blaydon. Albion had dropped down to 12th in the National One table ahead of their longest trip of the season after back-to-back losses against Coventry and Esher. A defeat at the hands of Blaydon could have left … Continue reading
TAMAR Saracens are left flying the flag for the Plymouth Combination in the Devon Junior Cup. Sarries continued their good form with a 37-12 home victory over their Devon One rivals New Cross. But there was disappointment for OPMs and DHSOB, who went out of the competition. They will now go into the Devon Vase. … Continue reading