PLYMOUTH rugby player Lagi Tuima is set to win her first England Under-20 cap after being named in their squad for a three-match series against Canada in Nottingham this month. Tuima, who was part of Devonport Services’ successful under-18 squad last season, is one of just three new players in the England 26-strong squad. She … Continue reading →

HERBIE STUPPLE may have been appointed Plymouth Albion’s club captain for the 2016/17 season but he knows he cannot take his place for granted. The 25-year-old started every match for Albion last term, as did fellow back-rower Nile Dacres. But competition for places in the back five of the scrum for the new campaign will … Continue reading →

HERBIE STUPPLE is delighted to have been appointed Plymouth Albion’s club captain for the 2016/17 season. The 25-year-old is Albion’s longest-serving player, having joined the club in the summer of 2011, initially as a dual-registered player from Exeter before making the move permanent. Stupple, who was vice-captain last year, said: “I think I have been … Continue reading →

TOM BEDFORD will make his Exmouth debut against his former club Plymouth Albion on Tuesday night at the Imperial Ground (7pm). The experienced centre left Albion in the summer after failing to agree a new deal at Brickfields, despite featuring in every match for the club in National One last term. The former Exeter, Newcastle, … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Albion have said they have now completed their squad for the 2016/17 season after re-signing Robin Wedlake and welcoming fellow winger Matt Crosscombe from Brixham. Cornwall player Wedlake was keeping his options open while training with Albion this summer, but has now put pen to paper on what is believed to be a pay-as-you-play … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Albion forward Dave Fisher is set to join their National One rivals Darlington Mowden Park. The South African is in the North East and was pictured in Darlington kit on Saturday morning heading off for a team building weekend, although his move has yet to be finalised. It is believed Mowden Park have offered … Continue reading →

ROYAL Navy flanker Jarrad Hayler will represent Saracens in Friday night’s Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series at Franklin’s Gardens. The 21-year-old, who played for Plymouth Albion last season, has spent this month training with the European champions, alongside his Navy team-mate and Fylde back-rower Dave Fairbrother. Saracens forward Kelly Brown has been coaching the Royal … Continue reading →

TEENAGER Tom Putt has left Plymouth Albion to join their National One rivals Darlington Mowden Park. The goal-kicking full-back/fly-half, who only turned 19 at the weekend, admitted he was sad to leave Brickfields, but said he had to do what was best for his career. Like most of last year’s backs, Putt was only offered … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH Albion have strengthened their scrum-half options by signing Frenchman Clement Le Roy. The 22-year-old, who started his senior career with France Pro D2 League side Stade Montois, did have a short spell in England last season with National Two South side Bury St Edmunds, where he made seven starts and one replacement appearance in … Continue reading →

ENGLAND Counties forward Dan Williams says he will have to work hard to force his way into Plymouth Albion’s starting line-up. Williams has returned to Albion this summer after a two-year gap following spells with Newton Abbot and Torquay. The 27-year-old former Gloucester and London Welsh player is currently one of 10 players fighting for … Continue reading →