THE Plymouth rugby community again turned out in force for the annual Paul Lethbridge Memorial Day. This year’s event took place at Tamar Saracens’ Parkway ground on Sunday and spectators were treated to glorious weather and an entertaining game of rugby, which was refereed by former Premiership official David Rose. The day is now in … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s David King claimed his second British outdoor title in three years on Sunday when he took victory in the 110m hurdles at Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium. King, who is also the reigning British indoor champion, narrowly edged out Woodford Green’s Cameron Fillery with a timely dip on the line. Both athletes were given … Continue reading
WESTERN Counties West side Saltash got their pre-season campaign up and running with a 26-14 win over Cornwall/Devon League outfit Plymstock Albion Oaks at Horsham Fields on Saturday. Oaks, who had beaten Kingsbridge and Tamar Saracens in their other pre-season fixtures, were leading 14-7 at the break with tries from 17-year-old number eight Pete Keanie … Continue reading
THE opening races of the 2019 Plym Trail Summer Marathon Weekend took place on Saturday morning. The weekend sees two half marathons and two full marathons over two days from Clearbrook village on Dartmoor. All the races begin with an up and down run through the village before joining the route 27 cycle path and … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle will look to put their opening day National League Southern Premier Division defeat at Crawley behind them on Sunday when they take on Devon rivals Exeter City in the League Cup. The match will take place at Cullompton Rangers’ Speeds Meadow ground (2pm), with the winners progressing in the cup and the losers … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s David King will be looking to secure another national title on Sunday when he competes in the 110m hurdles at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham. King won the crown in 2017 and also added the British indoor title this year. With British number one Andrew Pozzi not running at the Alexander … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argaum have been quietly rebuilding their squad this summer after relegation from the Cornwall/Devon League. Argaum may have suffered a few departures, notably Calum Mills and Adam Walker to Plymstock Albion Oaks, after dropping into Devon One, but they are quite happy with how their squad is taking shape for the 2019-20 season. Their … Continue reading
ORGANISERS are hoping for a bumper turnout for Sunday’s annual Paul Lethbridge Memorial Day. This year’s event will be held at Tamar Saracens’ Parkway ground and the weather forecast is looking good for spectators – if not for the players! The day is now in its seventh year and is held in memory of former … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies manager Dave Leonard said he was proud of how his team played, despite their opening day 2-0 away defeat to Crawley Wasps. A goal in each half put paid to any chances Argyle had of getting something out of the National League Southern Premier Division match in Sussex. Crawley started well with Faye … Continue reading
PLYMSTOCK Albion Oaks and Tamar Saracens both felt they got plenty out of Saturday’s pre-season match at the Parkway. Cornwall/Devon League outfit Oaks, who fielded a mix-and-match team, won the game 19-7, but they were made to work hard for the win by Devon One side Sarries. The hosts enjoyed plenty of possession and their … Continue reading