IVYBRIDGE have dropped down to fourth in the South West Premier League after suffering their biggest defeat of the season. The Bridgers, who had start 2019 in second place, were beaten 38-18 by Exeter University at Cross-in-Hand. It was Ivybridge’s second loss in a row, having gone down 17-10 at Drybrook last week. Prior to … Continue reading
THE final event of the Winter Soggy Bottom Series took place at Newnham Park on Sunday. Unlike last month’s race, conditions were dry for the final round and it helped produced some competitive riding. Tavistock Wheelers’ Leo White and Hot Pursuit/Pilgrim Flyers rider James McDouall continued their good battle in the juvenile boys’ category. McDouall … Continue reading
THERE were tries galore as Old Techs hosted their annual New Year’s Day rugby match at Weston Mill. For years Techs always played St Boniface Old Boys on January 1, but the last couple of seasons they have played city rivals Tamar Saracens. This year the match was opened up to anybody who fancied a … Continue reading
A NUMBER of the region’s rugby clubs have enjoyed run-outs over the Christmas period. On Boxing Day, Saltash managed to narrowly edge out St Boniface Old Boys in a closely-fought contest at Moorlands Lane. Saltash, who had easily won last year’s contest, went 12-0 but a strong ‘Bonnies’ side hit back and pulled level. It … Continue reading
RUNNERS were out in force at Burrator on Boxing Day for the annual Jingle Bell Jog. Athletes of all levels from internationals to joggers, many in festive costumes, completed the 3.9 mile run around the reservoir. All runners were asked to bring a wrapped unwanted gift, which were placed in sacks before the run and … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK AC’s ultra specialist Adam Holland claimed victory in the inaugural Lopwell Loop race on Sunday. The event was hosted by Storm Plymouth and saw more than 200 runners complete a tough 12km run from Tamerton Foliot up to Broadley and down to Lopwell Dam and back on the bottom road to the start. The … Continue reading
PILGRIM Flyers riders enjoyed plenty of success at the opening Winter Soggy Bottom mountain bike series at Newnham Park on Sunday. They had six different winners over the various age groups at the Plympton event. Helen Barron (pictured top) led the way for them by claiming victory in the senior women’s race. She finished more … Continue reading
