THE University of Plymouth’s men’s first XV will be hoping to secure the BUCS Western Tier Two title on Wednesday when they host University of Exeter VI at Ivybridge’s Cross-in-Hand ground (2pm). The Plymouth side, coached by Davy McGregor, go into the game knowing they need a bonus point win to secure the league crown … Continue reading
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WOMEN’S RUGBY: Unbeaten Ivybridge on verge of title after seeing off Newbury, while Saltash overcome Argaum
IVYBRIDGE appear certain to win Women’s Championship South West Two after beating third-placed Newbury 38-19 at Cross-in-Hand on Sunday. The victory has seen the unbeaten Bridgers go 14 points clear at the top with just three games to go. They will wrap up the title if they beat Launceston away this coming weekend. Having won … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services dig deep for crucial away win, while Oaks, Old Techs and Argaum celebrate home victories
DEVONPORT Services have one hand on the Regional One South West trophy after they dug deep to beat Launceston 38-24 away on Saturday. Services will be crowned champions for a second time in three years if they can beat second-from-bottom Marlborough at home next Saturday. “We just have to win next week, with or without … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Title-chasing Devonport Services face tricky trip across the Tamar to play Launceston
DEVONPORT Services make the short trip across the Tamar on Saturday to take on Launceston knowing a win could virtually seal them the Regional One South West title. Services are six points clear of second-placed Topsham with just three games to go – and their title rivals have a tough match against Exmouth this weekend. … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Vital wins for Ivybridge and Saltash, while Services II edge closer to title and Plym Vic finally get a victory
DAN Gloyns and James Cantin both scored hat-tricks as Ivybridge returned to winning ways with a 54-20 away victory over bottom side Wellington on Saturday in Regional Two South West. It was the Bridgers’ first win in four games and has moved them to within two points of a play-off position with three games to … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Ivybridge look to return to winning ways, plus big home games for Saltash and OPMs
IVYBRIDGE will be looking to get back to winning ways when they visit winless bottom side Wellington on Saturday in Regional Two South West. The game was postponed three times before and so the two clubs will now meet twice in their final four fixtures. Ivybridge will know if they can win both and beat … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services edge closer to Regional One South West title after beating Topsham
DEVONPORT Services have taken a massive step towards a return to National League rugby after they beat title-rivals Topsham 39-29 in a tense top-of-the-table clash at the Rectory on Saturday. The victory, which came courtesy of tries by Matt Gregory, James McFarlane, Charlie Groves, Richard West, Tom Davies and Mike Rickard, moves Services six points … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Devonport Services face Topsham in a top-of-the-table Regional One South West clash
GAMES do not come much bigger than Devonport Services’ clash with Topsham at the Rectory on Saturday. With just four games of the Regional One South West campaign to go, this weekend’s clash between the top two could turn out to be a winner-takes-all affair. Services go into the top-of-the-table fixture just two points ahead … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Services claim vital win at Exmouth, while Oaks win derby with Saltash thanks to last-gasp kick
DEVONPORT Services came back from a half-time deficit to beat Exmouth 26-18 away on Saturday and keep themselves in the driving seat for the Regional One South West title. Leaders Services knew they could not afford to slip up at the Imperial Ground with second-placed Topsham breathing down their necks. The two clubs now face … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Massive games for Devonport Services, Plymstock Oaks, Saltash and Tavistock
DEVONPORT Services face the first of two massive matches in the space of seven days on Saturday that could decide their Regional One South West title hopes. This weekend the league leaders make the trip to fourth-placed Exmouth, who have already beaten them at their place in the Devon Cup, before hosting title rivals Topsham … Continue reading