DEVONPORT Services added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet on Friday night when their twos team won the Devon 2nd XV Cup by beating their Topsham counterparts 51-27 at the Rectory. The second team’s success came just six days after their first team had won the Regional One South West title. However, the … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services will be looking to pick up a second trophy within the space of six days this evening when their second team take on their Topsham counterparts in the Devon 2nd XV Cup final at the Rectory (7pm). Services’ first team were crowned Regional One South West champions last Saturday after beating Marlborough at … Continue reading
PLYMSTOCK Oaks RFC hosted an ‘unforgettable’ evening on Monday as the Community Rugby Trophy Tour brought the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy to the club. The event saw 85 enthusiastic girls from across Plymouth and the surrounding areas come together for a fun, non‑contact rugby session designed to celebrate participation, team-work and the joy of the sport. … Continue reading
TOP mountain bikers from around the country descended on Plympton’s Newnham Park on Sunday for the opening round of the Lloyds National MTB Cross Country Series. And Dartmoor Velo youngsters certainly made their mark at the two-day event, claiming five podium finishes. Bryany Medland claimed victory in the juvenile female race on the Sunday, having … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle were unable to claim their first major national trophy as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by AFC Bournemouth in the FAWNL Cup final at Loftus Road on Saturday. The Pilgrims had beaten Bournemouth six days earlier in the league, but they were unable to repeat that feat in front of the BBC Iplayer … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services were crowned Regional One South West champions on Saturday after beating Marlborough 65-32 at the Rectory. Services can now look forward to a return to National League rugby after a cameo appearance at level four last term. “It was our goal from the start of the season to get back to where we … Continue reading
THE Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy will be visiting Plymstock Oaks RFC on Monday evening. The visit forms part of the nationwide Community Rugby Trophy Tour, designed to inspire the next generation of players and celebrate the growth of the women’s game. The trophy, won by England last year, will be on display at Horsham … Continue reading
THE University of Plymouth will be hoping to cap a memorable few days by winning the annual varsity game against Plymouth Marjon on Monday night at Brickfields. The side will go into that showpiece event on a major high after winning the BUCS Western Tier Two title on Wednesday at Ivybridge. Plymouth went into the game … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services will secure the Regional One South West title and a return to National League rugby if they beat Marlborough in their final home game of the season on Saturday (3pm). Services know any type of a win over the team sitting second from bottom will be enough to lift the level five crown … Continue reading
NEARLY 80 athletes braved miserable weather on Tuesday evening to take part in City of Plymouth AC’s one-mile time trial races at Brickfields. It is the second year the club have held the mile races – and the second time it has been wet and windy. The rain did ease for the final couple … Continue reading