HOST club Tavistock AC impressed as they held their annual Tavy 7 race on Dartmoor on Sunday. The popular event, which starts and finishes at Plaster Down, saw 441 runners complete the seven mile run in changeable weather conditions. Adam Holland, a life member of Tavistock AC, took victory in 38 minutes and 45 seconds. … Continue reading
MARINE Academy Plymouth remain top of the South West Women’s Premier Division after a 3-1 home win over Frampton on Sunday at Manadon. The hosts took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Carmen Morison, but Frampton pulled level before half-time courtesy of a strike by Kelly Jones. But Marine Academy secured … Continue reading
Saltash II were knocked out of the Duchy Senior Cup by their Wadebridge counterparts at Moorlands Lane on Saturday. The Bridgers’ second string triumphed 57-30 over their Counties Three Cornwall rivals in an entertaining cup match watched by a decent crowd. Fly-half Lewis Stuart did score an impressive 20 points for the home side, but … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle returned empty-handed from their long trip to Essex to take on FAWNL Southern Premier Division leaders Hashtag United. The Pilgrims were beaten 2-0 by the league pace-setters, who scored once in each half. The hosts got a great start when Malika Apindia scored in just the ninth minute. Both teams had chances after … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services remain in third place in Regional One South West after a comfortable 55-7 home victory over bottom side Weston-super-Mare. Despite missing a host of players, Services ran in eight tries to continue their impressive home form. They have won all four of their matches at the Rectory so far this season and are … Continue reading
AFTER a tough Devon derby last weekend against Barnstaple, Ivybridge face another on Saturday when they welcome county rivals Brixham to Cross-in-Hand in Regional One South West. The Bridgers will have a point to prove this week after losing 55-7 at Barnstaple last Saturday. “Barnstaple are a different animal to most of the teams … Continue reading
JACK DEE and Chloe Anderson claimed victories as Plymouth Harriers held their inaugural Autumn 5 race in Central Park on Sunday. The five-mile event saw runners complete a two-lap course in and around the Plymouth park. Dee was a dominant winner, coming home in a time of 28 minutes and 46 seconds. He was more … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle dropped down to 10th in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division after a 3-1 home defeat to second-placed Portsmouth at the Mill. The Pilgrims battled hard in front of 355 supporters at Torpoint’s ground, but Portsmouth sealed the win 12 minutes from time. The visitors, who have only lost once this … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services could not have come closer to upsetting leaders Chew Valley in Somerset on Saturday in Regional One South West. Services narrowly lost 12-11 but had a chance right at the death to win it. They did score the only try of the game courtesy of flanker James Hocking in the first half, but … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE and Devonport Services both face tough away trips this weekend in Regional One South West. The Bridgers, after finally getting off the mark two weeks ago against St Austell, travel to Barnstaple, while third-placed Services head to leaders Chew Valley. Ivybridge head coach Davy McGregor feels the pressure is off his side this weekend … Continue reading