DEVONPORT Services lifted the Devon Senior Cup for the first time on Saturday as they beat Brixham 33-27 at the Rectory in a thrilling final that went right down to the wire. Sometimes showpiece events do not live up to their billing, but this one certainly did. In front a large crowd, the final had … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Devonport Services ready for big showdown with Brixham in Devon Senior Cup final
DEVONPORT Services have their eyes on lifting the Devon Senior Cup for the first time on Saturday when they host Brixham at the Rectory (3pm). A bumper crowd is expected for Devon’s top cup competition, which will see the teams that finished third and fourth in Regional One South West clash. “Hopefully, it will be … Continue reading
GALLERY: Saltash eye more silverware after RNEC and Pedrick Cup success
SALTASH will be looking to lift a fourth trophy within seven days on Saturday when they travel to Wadebridge to take on Perranporth in the final of the Cornwall Clubs’ Cup. Last weekend their seconds won the Duchy Shield, while on Wednesday night their first and second teams both claimed victories in Plymouth Combination cups. … Continue reading
ATHLETICS: King gets his season off to a flying start, while Curtis also moves top of rankings
CITY of Plymouth’s international hurdler David King got his outdoor season off to a flying start by finishing second at the Canyan Invitational in Phoenix, America. King clocked a quick season-opening time of 13.56 seconds to finish behind American star Freddie Crittenden in the men’s open 110m hurdles. That moved him straight to the top … Continue reading
Saltash look for cup double as Plymouth Combination finals conclude
SALTASH have the chance to pick up two trophies tonight as the Plymouth Combination cup finals conclude at the Rectory. The Ashes’ first team that have suffered so many near misses this season will play a Plymstock Albion Oaks XV in the RNEC Cup, while Saltash’s second string, who won the Duchy Shield at the … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: A bridge too far for Tavistock, but Saltash II celebrate county cup win
TAVISTOCK head coach Joel Caddy admitted the Devon Junior Cup was ‘a bridge too far’ for his team as they were beaten 25-17 at home by Torquay Athletic at the semi-final stage on Saturday. It was Tavistock’s first home defeat of the season and came just four days after they had added the Lockie Cup … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: OPMs and Tavistock look to continue their impressive seasons
OPMs will be hoping to cap a memorable season by adding the Devon Junior Shield to the Counties Three Devon East title they have already won. The Old Boys visit league rivals Torrington on Saturday for the county final. They will be big favourites to lift the cup, having won the league while Torrington finished … Continue reading
Gilvear and Kelly lead the way at Armada Summer 5k Series returns
ERME Valley Harriers’ Matthew Gilvear and Tavistock AC’s Nikki Kelly led the way as the Armada Summer 5k Series finally returned on Wednesday evening. The opening run of the 2023 series at Saltram House had to be postponed a week due to Storm Noa. Teenager Gilvear produced a strong run to come home first in … Continue reading
GALLERY: Tavistock retain Lockie Cup, while Services III claim Ellis Trophy
TAVISTOCK retained the Lockie Cup on Wednesday night by overcoming a spirited Devonport Services II side 25-12 at the Rectory. The Counties Two Devon champions made a tremendous start to the final and raced into a 25-0 lead in the opening half-an-hour. But, just like they had done against Saltash in the semi-final the previous … Continue reading
ATHLETICS: Milburn and Evans-Shields extend UK leads, while Dingley also joins them at the top
PHOEBE Milburn and Nubia Evans-Shields extended their leads at the top of the UK rankings at the weekend, while Adam Dingley joined them at the summit with a new hurdles personal best. City of Plymouth’s Dingley clocked the UK’s fastest time for the under-17 100m hurdles with a 13.53-second run to take victory at the … Continue reading