PLYMSTOCK Albion Oaks claimed their biggest win of the season on Saturday as they ran in 10 tries to beat Withycombe 60-5 at Horsham Fields in the Cornwall/Devon League. The first half was tight and Withycombe actually took the lead before fifth-placed Oaks came back to take a 15-5 advantage into half-time. But the hosts … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2022
ATHLETICS: Battershill claims victory at BUCS Cross Country Championships
ERME Valley Harriers’ Will Battershill continued his good form by claiming victory in the BUCS Cross Country Championships at Greenford on Saturday. The University of Birmingham post-graduate student beat a strong field in the men’s long course race by 11 seconds. In muddy conditions, Battershill saw off the challenge of fellow international athletes Zakariya Mahamed, … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Tavistock look to keep run going under North Tawton’s floodlights
TAVISTOCK will be looking to make it three wins in a row when they travel across Dartmoor on Friday evening to play North Tawton at Taw Meadow in the Cornwall/Devon League. Tavistock have scored more than 40 points in their wins over Withycombe and Saltash in their last two matches, but both were at Sandy … Continue reading
ATHLETICS: King will be hoping to continue his impressive early season form
PLYMOUTH international hurdler David King will be hoping to continue his good early season indoor form when he competes at the World Tour Silver ISTAF Meeting in Berlin on Friday evening. Olympian King set a new season’s best of 7.66 seconds for the 60m hurdles at the World Indoor Gold Meeting in Karlsruhe, Germany, at … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle knocked out of FA Cup by Charlton, but joy for Saltash sides
PLYMOUTH Argyle’s FA Cup adventure came to an end at the fourth round stage on Sunday as they were beaten 6-0 by Championship side Charlton Athletic at Home Park. The Pilgrims, who went into the cup tie on the back of three straight National League Southern Premier Division wins, fought hard and were on level … Continue reading