RUGBY REPORTS: Services and Tavistock enjoy wins on their travels, while Saltash and Argaum impress at home
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RUGBY REPORTS: Services and Tavistock enjoy wins on their travels, while Saltash and Argaum impress at home

DEVONPORT Services got their away campaign off to a fine start on Saturday with a 50-19 victory at Royal Wootton Bassett in Regional One South West. Services did not manage a win on their travels last season in National Two West, but they ran in eight tries in Wiltshire on Saturday against a Royal Wootton … Continue reading

RUGBY PREVIEWS: Devonport Services, Ivybridge and Oaks face long first away trips of the season
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RUGBY PREVIEWS: Devonport Services, Ivybridge and Oaks face long first away trips of the season

DEVONPORT Services head coach Ben Russell admits his team face a tricky first away trip of the season when they visit Royal Wootton Bassett on Saturday in Regional One South West. The Wiltshire side finished eighth last term and opened the new campaign with a 25-25 draw away at Forest of Dean outfit Lydney, while … Continue reading

ATHLETICS ROUND-UP: Plymouth sprint sensation Fasuba breaks more records in season finale
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ATHLETICS ROUND-UP: Plymouth sprint sensation Fasuba breaks more records in season finale

CITY of Plymouth’s Annabelle Fasuba completed her stunning season in style by smashing two league records at the final South West League meeting of the year at Exeter on Sunday. The double English Schools’ champion has won all before her in 2025 and has broken the British record for the under-15 girls’ 100m and equalled … Continue reading

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle enjoying five-star League Cup campaign, plus opening day wins for Horrabridge, Marjon, Drake and Hunter District
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WOMEN’S FOOTBALL: Argyle enjoying five-star League Cup campaign, plus opening day wins for Horrabridge, Marjon, Drake and Hunter District

PLYMOUTH Argyle are on course to progress in the FA Women’s National League Cup after two 5-1 wins in the space of four days. The Pilgrims overcame lower league city rivals Marine Academy Plymouth away on Thursday night before repeating the 5-1 scoreline against Bridgwater United at Home Park on Sunday. The home side went … Continue reading

RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services, Ivybridge, Oaks, OPMs and Plymouth Argaum all open their seasons with wins
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RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services, Ivybridge, Oaks, OPMs and Plymouth Argaum all open their seasons with wins

DEVONPORT Services made a winning start to life back in Regional One South West on Saturday. Services, back at level five after a season in National Two West, beat Sidmouth 37-26 at the Rectory. The game saw Mike Rickard and Toby Knowles mark their return from long-term injuries with tries, while Tom Davies, Dan Lilley … Continue reading

COUNTIES THREE: Plymouth derbies galore in Devon South & West as Argaum and Sarries return to the league
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COUNTIES THREE: Plymouth derbies galore in Devon South & West as Argaum and Sarries return to the league

THERE is going to be no shortage of derby games in Counties Three Devon South & West this season with Plymouth Argaum and Tamar Saracens returning to the league. The duo were relegated from Counties Two Devon and they will join their city rivals Old Techs, Plympton Victoria and Plymstock Oaks II in the 11-strong … Continue reading

COUNTIES TWO: Tavistock face difficult opener against Services II, while OPMs and Ivybridge II also have home starts
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COUNTIES TWO: Tavistock face difficult opener against Services II, while OPMs and Ivybridge II also have home starts

TAVISTOCK’S new-look team could not have asked for a tougher test to life back in Counties Two Devon with a home game against title-favourites Devonport Services II. Tavistock endured a tough season last term in Western West, winning just three games as they were relegated along with Bideford and Bude. They have since welcomed Leigh … Continue reading

WESTERN WEST: Tough start for newly-promoted Saltash, while Oaks look to build on two top four finishes
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WESTERN WEST: Tough start for newly-promoted Saltash, while Oaks look to build on two top four finishes

SALTASH spent three years desperately trying to reach Western West, but now that they have got there, they are not quite as prepared as they would like to be. The unbeaten Counties Two Cornwall champions, who enjoyed a season to remember in 2024-25, will start the new campaign missing a host of players, unable to … Continue reading

REGIONAL ONE & TWO: Services eye a return to National League rugby, while Ivybridge put their faith in youth
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REGIONAL ONE & TWO: Services eye a return to National League rugby, while Ivybridge put their faith in youth

A BRIEF taste of National League rugby last season has left Devonport Services wanting to experience more of it. Services were relegated after just one campaign in National Two West, but they proved competitive at level four after an initial slow start, despite missing key players with injury. They will go into the 2025-26 Regional … Continue reading

GALLERY: City of Plymouth’s Blake leads the way in the final 2025 Armada Summer 5k Series run
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GALLERY: City of Plymouth’s Blake leads the way in the final 2025 Armada Summer 5k Series run

CITY of Plymouth’s Joshua Blake was first home in the final 2025 Armada Summer 5k Series run on Wednesday evening at Saltram House. Track specialist Blake, who has run 1:51.88 for the 800m this year, enjoyed a good battle with his club colleague Matthew Bradley in wet and windy conditions on the multi-terrain course at … Continue reading