PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies face yet another road trip after they were drawn away to National League Southern Premier Division rivals Oxford United in the second round of the FA Cup. The tie is scheduled for December 1 and it will be the Pilgrims’ 10th away trip in 13 games. “No matter who you play all … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2019
Young cricketers continue to benefit from MCC Foundation’s hub at Mount Kelly
THE MCC Foundation Mount Kelly Hub is continuing to thrive and helping to develop young male and female cricketers in Devon and Cornwall. The hub, now in its fifth year, delivers high quality cricket provision for state-educated young players. A team of four experienced coaches deliver a 10-week programme to 48 participants over two programmes, … Continue reading
Smart takes second at Milton Keynes leg of British Athletics Cross Challenge
TAVISTOCK Run Project’s Oliver Smart took runners-up spot in his age category at the second leg of the British Athletics Cross Challenge at Teardrop Lakes, Milton Keynes, on Saturday. English Schools’ champion Smart had also come second in the under-17 age at the first leg in Cardiff last month. In Wales he was just beaten … Continue reading
Argyle Ladies keep their winning run going by hitting five away at Chichester
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies made it eight league and cup wins in a row on Sunday with a 5-0 victory at Chichester City in the National League Southern Premier Division. The Pilgrims, who have only played twice at home this season, are beginning to look like title challengers. They currently sit third in the table but … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Ivybridge and Services claim crucial home victories
IVYBRIDGE moved up to fifth in the South West Premier League after scoring five unanswered tries in a 36-0 win over Bracknell at a wet and windy Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers had become the first team to beat Barnstaple in their last outing and they backed that up with a full five points in … Continue reading
Argyle Ladies are hoping they will get to play their first game in three weeks
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies are hoping for good weather on Sunday so they can play their first match in three weeks. The Pilgrims are due to visit Chichester City in the National League Southern Premier Division. Argyle do not have a good record against Chichester. In the 2016-17 season, Chichester completed the double (5-4) and (3-0) … Continue reading
Plymouth to host British Championships in Olympic year
THE country’s best divers will once again return to Plymouth in 2020 after the city was chosen to host the British Championships. The Life Centre has become a regular base for Britain’s top diving events over the last six years. As well as the senior British Championships over the weekend of January 24-26, Plymouth will … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Ivybridge and Devonport Services target crucial home wins
IVYBRIDGE are hoping to build on their impressive win against Barnstaple last time out when they host Bracknell at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers became the first team to beat Barnstaple this season when they triumphed 15-12 at Pottington Road. That win moved the South Hams club back into the top six and they are … Continue reading
City of Plymouth’s Northcott claims silver medal at Welsh Combined Events Champs
CITY of Plymouth’s Poppy Northcott won a silver medal at the Welsh Athletics/Welsh Schools’ Combined Events Championships in Cardiff at the weekend. There were also top seven finishes for fellow Plymouth athlete Adam Dingley, Tavistock’s Nicolas Maczugowski and Erme Valley’s Ella Isaias. Northcott took second place in the U13/U14 quadrathlon. She was not expecting a … Continue reading
Argyle Ladies handed much-needed home tie against AFC Wimbledon in cup
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies are relieved to have been handed a home tie in the second round of the National League Plate competition. The Pilgrims will play AFC Wimbledon at Manadon on Sunday, November 24. The tie will be Argyle’s first at home since beating Yeovil Town 5-1 in the league on September 15 – a … Continue reading