IVYBRIDGE are looking forward to the challenge of taking on league leaders Barnstaple at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday, according to player-coach Lewis Paterson (2.30pm). The Bridgers have a good record in Devon derby matches this season in National Three South West, particularly at home. They have beaten Exmouth, Brixham and Newton Abbot at Cross-in-Hand so far … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH hurdler David King will be looking for a personal best performance on Saturday when he competes at the British Indoor Championships in Sheffield. King is hoping to secure one of Great Britain’s two spots in the men’s 60m hurdles at next month’s World Indoor Championships in Portland, USA. However, to guarantee that, the City … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion prop Christian Judge will make his England Counties debut on Friday night when they take on Scotland Club XV in Galashiels (7.30pm). Judge, who has missed just one Albion game this season since joining from Launceston, will start at tight-head prop in the England side. Former Albion player Tom Cowan-Dickie will be on … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion have been dealt a blow with news that influential centre Marc Koteczky will not now be available for their crucial clash with Darlington Mowden Park on March 5. Albion were told the Australian would be free to play after an RFU disciplinary panel agreed to uphold a one-week internal suspension for picking up … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion and Cornwall back Matt Shepherd will prove how fit he is by running a half marathon next month. Shepherd will take advantage of a blank weekend to run the Bath Half Marathon on March 13 for charity with his partner Ellie Crowie. The pair are raising money for Guide Dogs – a cause … Continue reading
GRAHAM DAWE admits it is a boost Plymouth Albion will have influential centre Marc Koteczky available for their crucial clash against Darlington Mowden Park on March 5. The Australian was sent off against Henley Hawks at Brickfields on Saturday for retaliation during a flare up midway through the first half of the National One match. … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s Simon Anderson enjoyed success at the Southern Counties Indoor Veterans’ Championships at Lee Valley over the weekend. Anderson claimed victory in the men’s over-50 1,500m race, took silver in the 800m event and a bronze in the 400m. He won the 1,500m by nearly seven seconds, clocking four minutes and 31.48 seconds … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion boss Graham Dawe says it is a ‘real bonus’ to have hooker James Penman back in action. Penman, who can also play prop, made his comeback after two months out with a calf injury against Henley Hawks on Saturday at Brickfields. The New Zealander came on for the final 30 minutes of Albion’s … Continue reading
ROBIN WEDLAKE was delighted to mark his return to the Plymouth Albion team with his first league try for the club. The 21-year-old Cornwall winger scored Albion’s second try in their 27-8 home victory over Henley Hawks on Saturday. Wedlake was making his first appearance of 2016 after a frustrating first season at Brickfields. The … Continue reading
TOM DALEY and Dan Goodfellow enjoyed an impressive international synchro debut by winning bronze at the FINA World Cup in Rio and securing Great Britain an Olympic Games quota place. The duo, who competed for the first time together at January’s National Cup in Southend, overcame difficult weather conditions and a lengthy delay to finish … Continue reading