PLYMOUTH Dolphins RFC are celebrating after winning the International Gay Rugby (IGR) Merit League at the weekend. The Dolphins, Plymouth’s first gay and inclusive rugby club, were crowned champions after convincingly beating Northampton Outlaws 52-14 at Kings Cross Steelers RFC in London. The city side, who have been together for two seasons now, are currently … Continue reading
A NUMBER of young Plymouth divers returned from the Aquatics GB Elite Junior Championships in Birmingham with medals. Amelie Underwood, Oliver Heath, Katie Martin, Maia Pearson and Isla Applin all made the podium at the Sandwell Aquatics Centre, which hosted the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Martin and Pearson teamed up to win gold in the … Continue reading
NICOLA Champion and Summer Barrett both scored hat-tricks as third-placed Saltash United beat Bideford 10-1 in their penultimate home match of the season in the South West Women’s League Western Division. The Ashes led 4-0 at the break, with their four goals coming within the space of 12 minutes midway through the half, the first … Continue reading
OLD TECHS have reached a second cup final of the season after they overcame Exeter Athletic in the Devon Junior Bowl semi-final on Saturday, but there was cup disappointment at the weekend for Plymstock Oaks, Tamar Saracens and OPMs. Oaks were beaten 52-22 away at Sherborne in the Papa Johns Community Cup Counties One Championship. … Continue reading
PLYMSTOCK Oaks and Tamar Saracens will be aiming to progress in Papa Johns Community Cup competitions this weekend. Oaks have to make the long trip to Sherborne in the level seven competition, while Tamar Saracens will be hosting familiar opponents when they welcome cup holders Dartmouth to the Parkway in their level trophy. Saltash have … Continue reading
NEARLY 140 runners finished the opening Armada Summer 5k Series run at Saltram House on Wednesday evening. It might be a summer series, but the opening event was held in wet, misty and muddy conditions at the National Trust estate. Erme Valley Harriers’ Peter Allen was first home in the run, clocking 18.08 minutes, which … Continue reading
A LARGE crowd turned up at the Rectory on Wednesday night to witness Devonport Services take on the Royal Navy in a prestigious fixture. The Navy, preparing for their Inter-Services Championship, ended up triumphing 36-14, but for more than 60 minutes, until wholesale changes were made by both sides, there was nothing in the contest. … Continue reading
SALTASH produced a strong second half showing to reach the Lockie Cup final by beating OPMs 34-5 at a wet and windy Ivybridge on Wednesday night. The Old Boys, with their scrum impressing early on, were in the game until half-time, but the Ashes turned on the style after the interval to out-score their Counties … Continue reading
THERE were some encouraging early season performances as City of Plymouth AC hosted their opening track and field meeting of the year on Sunday at Brickfields. Their Spring Warm-Up Open was hampered a bit by strong winds, but a number of athletes appeared to enjoy the tough conditions. City of Plymouth youngster Bryan Oldfield was … Continue reading
CHAMPIONS Devonport Services ended their successful Regional One South West season on Saturday with a 42-34 away win at Matson. Having already clinched the title before Easter, Services were able to rest players ahead of a match against the Royal Navy on Wednesday night and a cup semi-final against Ivybridge next Saturday. Yianni Costas, Aaron … Continue reading