REGIONAL ONE SOUTH WEST IVYBRIDGE claimed their biggest win of the season as they saw off Devon rivals Okehampton 42-18 at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday in Regional One South West. The victory has moved the Bridgers back up to fifth in the table and was the perfect way to make up for their narrow 28-27 Devon … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2022
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Services ready for longest trip, while Ivybridge eye revenge
DEVONPORT Services make their longest trip of the season on Saturday when they visit Drybook in Regional One South West. After this weekend Services, who sit fourth in the division with five wins from seven games, will not have to leave Devon or Cornwall again until March – and they will have completed their three … Continue reading
WOMEN’S RUGBY: Plymstock Albion Oaks overcome city rivals Devonport Services
PLYMSTOCK Albion Oaks ran in eight tries to claim a 40-0 victory over their city rivals Devonport Services in Women’s National Challenge One South West on Sunday. Services had enjoyed the better of both league meetings last season but Oaks appeared keen to prove a point at Keyham. Dani Krac proved Oaks’ key player after … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: League disappointment for Argyle, while Marine Academy, Saltash and Oak Villa go out of FA Cup
PLYMOUTH Argyle were left disappointed after losing 1-0 at home to Billericay Town on Sunday in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. Afterwards manager Ryan Perks said he felt his team ‘deserved more from the game’. He added: “Created chances to get at least a point and should have had a penalty. Positive … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Services hang on for vital away win, while Saltash, OPMs, Techs and Argaum keep runs going
REGIONAL ONE SOUTH WEST FOURTH-placed Devonport Services survived a Weston-super-Mare comeback to pick up five valuable points on their travels. Services triumphed 41-36 in Somerset, but they had been 41-0 up early in the second half before losing their way. “We played an exceptional 40 minutes and played in all the right areas, but what … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Ivybridge look to cause an upset to Devon rivals Brixham
IVYBRIDGE will be looking to upset their Devon rivals Brixham on Saturday and claim their first away victory of the season. The Bridgers, who sit fifth, have won three of their four home games but have yet to taste success on the road this season. Meanwhile, Brixham, who are third in the table, are unbeaten … Continue reading
ATHLETICS ROUND-UP: Tavistock’s Neale claims victory at Eden Project Half Marathon
TAVISTOCK AC’s Ben Neale was a dominant winner of the hilly Eden Project Half Marathon at the weekend. Neale claimed victory at the iconic Cornish venue by more than seven minutes. He clocked 1:15.00, with PB Running’s David Tregonning taking second in 1:22.14. Neale’s club colleague Mark West claimed the M50 top prize with a … Continue reading
Plymouth ice hockey players left devastated by planned closure of Pavilions
PLANS for a new ice hockey league in Plymouth have had to be scrapped following news that the Pavilions rink is set to close at the end of the year. The British Regional Ice-Inline Hockey Association (BRIHA) had held two successful 3v3 tournaments at the city centre venue this year and on the back of … Continue reading
Plymouth’s McCabe named in GB squad for World Junior Championships in Canada
PLYMOUTH’S Euan McCabe has been named in a 17-strong British Diving team for next month’s World Junior Championships in Montreal, Canada. McCabe is one of four divers in the party who won gold medals at this summer’s European Junior Championships. The squad also includes European and Commonwealth senior champion Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix and Desharne Bent-Ashmeil and … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Plymouth Argyle see off city rivals to progress in Devon Premier Cup
PLYMOUTH Argyle eased through to the semi-finals of the Devon Women’s Premier Cup by beating lower league city rivals Marine Academy Plymouth 11-0 at Manadon on Sunday. National League outfit Argyle fielded a strong side against their South West Western League opponents and were 6-0 up at the break. Rosie Train got them off the … Continue reading