DEVONPORT Services’ wait for a first National League point at home goes on after they were well beaten 52-17 by an impressive Clifton side at the Rectory on Saturday. Services, who were unbeaten at home last season, remain propping up all the rest of the teams in National Two West following their promotion, with … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2024
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Services look for first National League win, while Ivybridge face tough away test
YOUNGSTER Leighton Stark is in line to make his first start for Devonport Services as they bid for their first National League win at home to Clifton on Saturday (2.30pm). Fly-half Stark is set to get his chance with fellow backs Richard West, Dylan Daley, Matt Neyle, Harrison Coonick, Charlie Grooves and Toby Knowles injured … Continue reading
GALLERY: Devonport Services show their strength in depth to beat Royal Navy U23 at the Rectory
AN impressive first half display helped a Devonport Services XV to a 40-29 victory over the Royal Navy U23 side at the Rectory on Wednesday night. Services totally dominated the first half and scored five first half converted tries to lead 35-0 at the break. Both sides made a host of changes at the interval … Continue reading
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle look to bounce back against Exeter City, while Ashes, Plympton and Horrabridge keep runs going
PLYMOUTH Argyle will be looking to return to winning ways when they host Devon rivals Exeter City under the Home Park floodlights on Wednesday evening in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division (7.45pm). The Pilgrims go into the match sitting in the relegation zone after losing 2-0 away to Lewes on Sunday. Argyle … Continue reading
GALLERY: Clubs overcome terrible weather to make an impressive start to the Westward Cross Country League
CITY of Plymouth AC, Tavistock AC, Erme Valley Harriers, Plymouth Harriers, Tavistock Run Project and Plymstock Road Runners all had athletes claiming top three places at the opening Westward Cross Country League meeting of the season. The first event of the campaign was held at Plympton’s Newnham Park on Sunday. Unlike previous years where the … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Services pick up away bonus point at Cinderford, while Plymstock Oaks reach cup semi-finals
DEVONPORT Services scored a last-gasp try to pick up a much-needed bonus point in a 44-26 away defeat to Cinderford on Saturday. It was only Services’ second point of the season since moving up to National Two West in the summer and came at a side who were two divisions higher than them last term. … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Makeshift Services look to upset Cinderford away, while Oaks, OPMs and Argaum prepare for cup games
DEVONPORT Services expect another big test on Saturday when they make their first league trip to Dockham Road to play Cinderford in National Two West. The two clubs were both in different divisions last season, with Cinderford coming down from National One and Services coming up from Regional One South West. Cinderford lost their opening … Continue reading