IT WAS another case of so near, yet so far for Ivybridge on Saturday away at struggling Newbury Blues. The Bridgers agonisingly lost 20-19 at Monks Lane, which means they are still waiting for their first win in 2020. They had drawn 25-25 last week against second-placed Maidenhead and went down 20-16 the week before … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE will be hoping they can finally get their first win of 2020 on Saturday when they visit Monks Lane to play struggling Newbury Blues in the South West Premier. The Bridgers have been left frustrated in their opening two matches of the year, losing 20-16 at Launceston after having a last-gasp try disallowed and … Continue reading
FOR the third time this season Ivybridge found themselves having to settle for a share of the points as they drew 25-25 with second-placed Maidenhead at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers, who had already drawn with Exmouth and Camborne in other South West Premier games, were grateful to a late Matt Grieveson penalty in front … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE will be looking to complete the double over second-placed Maidenhead on Saturday when they host them at Cross-in-Hand in the South West Premier. An under-strengthen Bridgers side surprised their ambitious Berkshire opponents at the end of September with a 36-33 win at Braywick Park. And the South Hams side hope they can repeat that … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE suffered a frustrating 20-16 loss away at Launceston on Saturday after a three-week break from action. The Bridgers thought they had snatched victory at the end when they drove over the Cornish All Blacks’ try line, but the referee did not see the ball grounded. “A lot of people say it should have been … Continue reading
AFTER an extended Christmas break, Ivybridge will be hoping to kick-start 2020 with a victory over Lauceston at Polson Bridge on Saturday in the South West Premier. The Bridgers have not played a league game since December 14, due to the odd number of teams in the division this year and the festive holiday, but … Continue reading
THERE might not have been any league rugby over the Christmas period but a number of clubs did host festive matches. Tavistock held their annual ‘Locals v Legends’ game on Boxing Day, which saw many ex-players return for a run-out. In a game refereed by the experienced Brian Barclay, the Legends took the lead when … Continue reading
