TAVISTOCK coach Hammy Kerswill is expecting his team to be thoroughly tested on Saturday when they make the trip to Weston Mill to take on Devon One side Old Techs (3pm). Cornwall/Devon club Tavistock put up a good show against higher league Brixham and Devonport Services last weekend, but know they will face a different … Continue reading
TEENAGE modern pentathlete Myles Pillage is looking forward to gaining valuable experience at this month’s UIPM World Championships in Egypt. The Plymothian is part of a 10-strong British senior team which will compete in the biggest competition of the year. The 19-year-old will take part in the men’s relay event in Cairo with fellow youngster … Continue reading
FOUR of the region’s rugby clubs continued their preparations for the new season on Thursday evening. At Cross-in-Hand, Ivybridge overcame Devonport Services 24-14, while at Horsham Fields, Plymstock Albion Oaks edged out Tamar Saracens 15-5 in a tight contest. South West Premier side Ivybridge went 12-0 up in the first half, but Western Counties West … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK endurance athlete Adam Holland has added to his world record achievements at his first overseas 10 marathons in 10 days event. Running just one marathon is a major feat for most people, but incredibly Holland has now completed 10 marathons in 10 days nine times. He also ran seven marathons in seven days at … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE coach Lewis Paterson was more than happy to add an extra match to their pre-season programme. The Bridgers will now take on Western Counties West side Devonport Services on Thursday evening at Cross-in-Hand (7.30pm) as well as Cullompton on Saturday (2.30pm). Services, who played Brixham and Tavistock in a three-way fixture last Saturday, were … Continue reading
THERE were plenty of impressive performances at the final Devon Open Series event at Braunton. Capping a fine season was City of Plymouth under-11 athlete Poppy Northcott. She set a new PB in the 150m of 22.43 seconds, took victory in her first official 800m race in a time of 2:36.96 and leaped 3.66m in … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH teenager Aidan Heslop enjoyed more high diving success at the weekend. The 15-year-old claimed victory at the iconic Kanal Bridge diving competition in Slovenia. Competitors leap from the town’s bridge, which is 17 metres high, and into the Soca River. Heslop was the youngest competitor in the event, which has been going since 1988, … Continue reading
YOUNG Devonport Royal swimmer Abigail Daly returned home with a host of medals from the Special Olympics GB National Summer Games in Sheffield. Daly, competing for the South West, collected two golds and three silver medals from the championships at Ponds Forge. She also got the chance to meet and swim against four-time Olympic medallist … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services and Tavistock were both happy with their pre-season displays at Brixham on Saturday. The clubs played a three-way fixture with hosts Brixham at Astley Park. Each side played two 40-minute matches. Western Counties West outfit Services ended the day unbeaten. They impressively overcame Brixham 24-0 in the second match of the afternoon and … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH modern pentathlete Kerenza Bryson is keen to build on her encouraging debut at the Junior World Championships in Hungary. Bryson was the only member of the Great Britain team to reach the women’s individual final in Szekesfehervar. Having come through a tough qualifying event on Thursday, the 18-year-old, in her first season at junior … Continue reading