MORE than 2,500 runners finished the Plymouth 10k which took place on Sunday morning. The race was won by Bideford’s Steve Gallienne, who clocked a quick time of 31.56 minutes to improve on his runners-up spot last year. Kairn Stone took second place in 33.20, with Tavistock’s Adam Holland third in 34.14 minutes. After finishing … Continue reading
MATT GRIEVESON kicked a late drop-goal to secure unbeaten Ivybridge a 27-24 win over Newbury Blues at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. Ivybridge had led 7-3 at half-time thanks to a Adam Northcott converted try and they then went 14-3 up after the interval with a further converted try from winger Damon Akerman. But Newbury, who had … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth Trampoline Club returned home with two medals and a number of top 10 performances at the British Championships in Birmingham. The event is the highlight of the domestic trampolining season and attracts all the country’s top gymnasts. Jenny Moore, competing in the ever-growing women’s category one disability event, backed up her medal … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies will be hoping to take their recent good league form into Sunday’s National Plate first round tie against Devon rivals Buckland Athletic. Both teams were knocked out in the League Cup competition at the start of the season – Buckland going down 2-1 at Keynsham Town while Argyle slipped to a 4-3 … Continue reading
UNBEATEN Ivybridge are keen to keep their impressive early season form going when they host Newbury Blues at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday in South West Premier. The Bridgers drew away at Exmouth in their opening match before hammering Launceston 69-14 and then going away to much-fancied Maidenhead last weekend and returning with a full five points … Continue reading
A HOST of the region’s top young swimmers will be hoping for success with Devon this weekend when they take part in the National County Team Championships. Plymouth Leander, Mount Kelly, Dartmoor Darts, Devonport Royal and Dinnaton all have swimmers included in the Devon squad for the trip to Sheffield. Devon will be battling it … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK AC’s Adam Holland stormed to victory in windy conditions at the Exmouth 10k on Sunday. Holland clocked 34 minutes and 12 seconds to finish more than a minute ahead of the second placed athlete, who was Mark Taylor. The day before Holland had also been fastest at the Teignmouth Promenade Park Run. City of … Continue reading