DEVONPORT Services’ head coach Ben Russell has pulled no punches about the importance of Saturday’s home match against fellow strugglers Macclesfield. Services no they need to beat the Cheshire side to have any real hope of avoiding relegation. Macclesfield boosted their hopes of staying up by beating Exeter University last weekend – a result that … Continue reading
ATHLETES from the region impressed at national championships both indoors and at cross country over the weekend. City of Plymouth’s 17-year-old hurdler Adam Dingley competed at his first senior UK Indoor Championships in Birmingham on Saturday. Despite his young age, Dingley finished third in his heat and came 14th overall in the men’s 60m hurdles … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle suffered injury-time frustration as they had to settle for a draw with fellow strugglers Billericay Town at Home Park on Sunday in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. Argyle were leading 2-1 and looking like they would pick up a valuable three points to move further clear of the relegation zone, … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services II have a great chance of finishing as runners-up in Counties Two Devon after a convincing 48-14 victory over fourth-placed Exeter Saracens at Keyham on Saturday. The win has moved Services II 15 points clear of third-placed Honiton, although the east Devon side do have a game in hand and still have to … Continue reading
OLD TECHS will be looking to continue their good season and reach the final of the Devon Junior Cup this weekend. Techs are due to visit Counties Three Devon North & East outfit Exeter Athletic on Saturday in the semi-finals of the competition. Higher league Withycombe are awaiting the winner after they beat Plymouth Argaum … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle produced a battling performance but returned empty-handed from a trip to high-flying Oxford United on Sunday in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division. The Pilgrims were beaten 1-0 at Court Place by third-placed Oxford after conceding a goal in the opening five minutes. They did have chances but were unable to … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell described his side’s performance as ‘unreal’ as they beat in-form Hinckley 28-22 at the Rectory on Saturday. It was Services’ third win of the season and has given them some hope of pulling off a great escape and staying in National Two West. Their task does remain incredibly tough … Continue reading
A talented young BMX rider is hoping to raise money to help him compete at this year’s World Championships in Copenhagen. Jack Belton booked his place at the global event after finishing in the top seven for the second year running in his age group at the National Series. He could not afford to go … Continue reading
FORMER head coach Davy McGregor has said he wishes Ivybridge Rugby Club all the best in the future. The Cross-in-Hand side decided to end the contract of the former Plymouth Albion hooker during the week with their first team bottom of Regional One South West. McGregor has issued a statement and is keen to point … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services have a crucial home match against Hinckley on Saturday in National Two West. The league’s bottom side know they really need to beat their 10th-placed Leicestershire opponents this weekend to have any hope of moving off the foot of the table. But Services know it will be tough against an in-form Hinckley side, … Continue reading