PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies’ development team manager Rob Bonney has decided to step down after four seasons in the role. He said: “I had a chat with the director of football (Trevor Rodd) around October last year and said I felt I had taken the team as far as I could. “You just get a feeling … Continue reading
TAMAR Saracens say they have moved on from the disappointment of missing out on promotion in the 2019-20 season and are now focussed on making sure they have the best chance of going up next year. Sarries finished second in Devon One last term, which should have secured them a promotion play-off place. However, all … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services have added further higher division experience to their South West One squad by signing former National League scrum-half Callum Cone. The 25-year-old’s arrival follows on from the addition of Launceston prop Rikki Bentham as Services look to strengthen their team after just missing out on promotion last season. Royal Navy and Combined Services … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argaum’s club secretary Stuart Quarterman has decided to take a back seat at the Devon One club due to work and family commitments. Quarterman will still be a club member and act as disciplinary officer, as well as coaching the under-10s, but he feels it is time to pass on more responsibility to other … Continue reading
PEOPLE are being urged to get on their bikes in Plymouth for a good cause. The Chestnut Appeal for men’s health has teamed up with city cycle shop and cafe Rockets & Rascals to launch a charity ‘77’ challenge. The challenge is simple enough; register online for £12 and then ride either 77km or 77 … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies are on the look-out for new players and a new club secretary. The National League Southern Premier Division team are keen to strengthen their two playing squads ahead of the 2020-21 campaign. The Pilgrims were looking like title-contenders are winning 11 games in a row last season, but they then lost nearly … Continue reading
AMBITIOUS Devonport Services have pulled off a major coup by persuading Launceston’s highly-rated loose-head prop Rikki Bentham to drop down a division and join them for the 2020-21 season. Bentham, who grew up in Callington, came through the junior ranks at Polson Bridge and has established himself as a vital member of the Cornish All … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies’ experienced defender Bow Jackson has been keeping herself busy in the lockdown. The 25-year-old, who signed from professional North American outfit Calgary Foothills last September after previously having a spell in the top flight with Yeovil Town, has been working hard on her fitness and been at the heart of a host … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Raiders have agreed to release club captain Josh Wilcher from his contract for family reasons. The Australian point-guard was in his second spell with the BBL club and still had a year left on his deal. Club director Richard Mollard said on behalf of the club: “As both a fan and a director of … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies’ manager Dave Leonard admits his plans for the 2020-21 campaign are still up in the air as he does not have a clue when the season will kick-off. Leonard and Argyle are still waiting for FA guidance as to when the up-and-coming National League will start. As it stands, the target start … Continue reading