TAMAR Saracens and Old Techs will lock horns again on Saturday in a re-arranged Devon One and Lockie Cup double-header at the Parkway. The original match in early October was abandoned just before the 60th-minute mark due to a neck injury suffered by Techs’ young prop Harley Adams when a five-metre scrum went down. Sarries … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK’S Adam Holland secured victory in the Exeter Marathon at the weekend. Holland clocked two hours, 35 minutes and 19 seconds to finish eight seconds ahead of Sidmouth’s David Knapman. Third place went to Romsey’s Ryan Snell in 2:40.56. Carly Kendall was first women in 3:29.13. East Cornwall Harriers’ Sharon Daw was fifth women overall … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle were knocked out of the FA Women’s National League Cup on Sunday as they went down 3-1 away at Chichester & Selsey. The Pilgrims, who had beaten Exeter City in the last round, had plenty of chances to win the away tie, but were unable to take them and the hosts scored twice … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE made it three wins in a row by beating Devon rivals Brixham 35-30 in an entertaining South West Premier game at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. After trailing 13-10 at half-time, Ivybridge came out for the second half flying and scored three unanswered tries and a penalty in the opening 14 minutes to well and truly … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE will be hoping to make it three wins out of three on Saturday when they host Devon rivals Bixham at Cross-in-Hand in the South West Premier. The Bridgers have overcome Bournemouth away and Royal Wotton Bassett at home in their last two fixtures to move into the top half of the table. Brixham, on … Continue reading
DARTMOOR Darts’ Matthew Henry and Caradon’s Helen Kula-Przezwanksi both won multiple titles at the Swim England National Masters Championships in Sheffield. There was also a title for Plymouth Leander’s Sonny Trigg and for recent club colleagues Honey Osrin and Maise Elliott, who have just moved to study and train at Loughborough University. Henry starred … Continue reading
PROFESSIONAL rugby league is heading to the West Country next year after Rugby Football League (RFL) gave approval for Cornwall RLFC to compete in the Betfred League One. The new club will play their home games at Penryn’s Memorial Ground and they hope to pack their team will players from the region. In a statement … Continue reading
TAMAR Trotters’ Jacob Landers continued his good form by winning the popular Tavy 7 in tricky conditions on Sunday morning. Landers, who dominated the Armada 5k Series this summer, triumphed in 37 minutes and 45 seconds. Second place went to Tavistock Run Project’s Ben Neale, who clocked 38.22 minutes, with James Dwyer third in … Continue reading