PLYMOUTH rugby star Henry Slade will start on the bench for England in Saturday’s World Cup final against South Africa in Yokohama. Exeter Chiefs back Slade, who has played for Plymouth College, Ivybridge and Plymouth Albion, had come into the team for the quarter-final against Australia but has to make do with a ‘finishers’ role … Continue reading
TAMAR Trotters’ George Prewett and Tavistock Triathlon Club’s Hannah Worth impressed at the Dartington Duathlon at the weekend. Prewett was second overall in the standard event, finishing behind convincing winner Matt Yates. Yates finished in 2:05.14, with Prewett clocking 2:10.08. Third place went to DFSRS’ Ben Oman in 2:13.10. Worth was first women in the … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services women’s team won their first national cup match on Sunday when they beat Yeovil 16-10 at the Rectory in the RFU Junior Cup. It was their second victory in a row after beating Exeter Athletic 27-5 the week before in the league. Tries by Tina Martin and Liv Verner and two penalties from … Continue reading
THERE was another bumper turnout for the annual Tavy 7 road race on Sunday morning. The popular event is always a sell-out and this year saw a record 596 finishers for the race that starts and finishes at Plaster Down on Dartmoor. The Tavy 7 this year also incorporated the Ross Shield – Devon’s oldest … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies’ development team booked their place in the second round of the SWL Western Division Bristol Soccerworld Cup with a 7-3 victory over Feniton at Manadon on Sunday. The young Pilgrims, bolstered by a few experienced players, dominated the first half and could have gone in at the break with a much bigger … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE returned to winning ways in style on Saturday by becoming the first team to beat Barnstaple this season. The Bridgers, who had lost their last two matches, triumphed 15-12 in tough conditions at Pottingham Road in the league and Devon Senior Cup double-header. Barnstaple had gone into the game as South West Premier league … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies do not have a chance to build on their impressive form this weekend as they are left without a match. The Pilgrims have won six consecutive National League Southern Division games to sit third in the table. They are only one point behind Watford and Crawley and have played a game less. … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE know they will have to be at their best on Saturday if they are to avoid a third consecutive defeat in South West Premier when they travel to unbeaten league leaders Barnstaple. The Bridgers themselves were unbeaten until two weeks ago but after been hit by a number of injuries they have lost to … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth’s Poppy Tank made her mark at one of America’s top cross country events at the weekend. Tank finished as first Brit and inside the top 25 at the prestigious Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational in Verona. Competing at the same major meeting was her City of Plymouth team-mate Victoria Weir and Erme Valley Harriers’ … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH College’s international pentathlete Annabel Denton has made an impressive start to her season with two gold medals this month. Denton was crowned under-17 British modern triathlon champion and then followed that up by winning the South West biathlon title. The triathlon event was held at Tudor Grange in Solihull and sees competitors compete in … Continue reading