TAVISTOCK AC’S Charlotte Walker continued her impressive form by claiming her first Westward League Cross Country win on Sunday at Westward Ho! After claiming the South West Inter-County Championship under-20 title last weekend, Walker stormed to victory in the senior women’s race in north Devon by nearly a minute. She clocked 18.45 minutes for the … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2024
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: FA Cup disappointment for Argyle while Plympton and Saltash move top of their leagues
PLYMOUTH Argyle crashed out of the Women’s FA Cup at the fourth-round stage on Sunday as they were beaten 6-1 at Home Park by Nottingham Forest. The high-flying National League Northern Division side were always in command and led 2-0 at the break thanks to two goals from Louanne Worsey. They quickly got a third … Continue reading
GALLERY: Dee and Kelly claim victories at popular January Jaunt 10k
JACK DEE and Nikki Kelly secured convincing victories at the popular January Jaunt 10k on Sunday morning. Nearly 300 runners braved freezing conditions to take part in the race, which is organised by the Plymouth Round Table and has been going for nearly 20 years. The race starts and finishes at the Plymouth speedway track … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Services suffer narrow Devon derby defeat, but Ivybridge finally claim first away win
DEVONPORT Services were knocked off the top of Regional One South West as they were narrowly beaten 28-24 away at Devon rivals Brixham on Saturday. They now find themselves one point behind new leaders Chew Valley, who have to visit the Rectory on January 27. Services had their chances to win at Astley Park, but … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Crucial away games for Devonport Services and Ivybridge
DEVONPORT Services and Ivybridge both have crucial away games on Saturday in Regional One South West. League leaders Services make the short trip to south Devon to take on big rivals and fifth-placed Brixham, while relegation-threatened Ivybridge travel to fellow strugglers St Austell looking for a vital first away win. Services boosted their title hopes … Continue reading
Plymouth Argaum to hold Inner Warrior camp to encourage women to try rugby
PLYMOUTH Argaum are holding an Allianz Inner Warrior Camp on Thursday evening at Bickleigh Down for women keen to give rugby a try. Inner Warrior camps are part of an RFU programme which has helped introduce more than 25,000 women and girls to the game of rugby since 2017. They are aimed at women who … Continue reading
ATHLETICS: Walker claims South West title as Neale wins First Chance 10k
TAVISTOCK’S Charlotte Walker, City of Plymouth’s Holly Reid and Lucas Sweeney and Erme Valley Harriers’ Matthew Gilvear were among the individual medallists at the South West Club & Inter County Championships at Merryfield on Sunday. Walker produced an impressive run to win the under-20 women’s race by nearly two minutes and also finish third overall … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle claim draw, plus wins for Saltash, Plympton, Oak Villa and Horrabridge
MIA ENDACOTT scored a late equaliser as Plymouth Argyle opened 2024 with a 3-3 home draw against fellow FA National League Southern Division strugglers Chatham Town at Coach Road on Sunday. Argyle had stormed into the lead inside the first minute with a goal from Ellie Sara. The hosts dominated the rest of the first … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Services win top-of-the-table clash, while Ivybridge secure vital home victory
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell hailed his side’s defensive shift as they claimed a crucial 23-12 home victory over Barnstaple in the top-of-the-table clash at the Rectory on Saturday. The win maintains Services’ lead at the summit of Regional One South West with nine games to go. Barnstaple, who have played a game more, … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Services kick-start 2024 with top-of-the-table clash against Barnstaple
REGIONAL One South West leaders Devonport Services could not have asked for a bigger game to start 2024 with. Services will host second-placed Barnstaple at the Rectory in a mouth-watering clash. Both teams go into the game sitting on 50 points with 10 wins, but Services, who are unbeaten at home this term, do have … Continue reading