IVYBRIDGE expect a fierce battle on Saturday when they head to Astley Park to take on big rivals Brixham in the South West Premier league. Ever since Ivybridge came into the league this fixture has become their main derby game. And the match has added spice this season with former Bridgers player-coach Lewis Paterson and … Continue reading →

IVYBRIDGE moved up to fifth in the South West Premier League after scoring five unanswered tries in a 36-0 win over Bracknell at a wet and windy Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers had become the first team to beat Barnstaple in their last outing and they backed that up with a full five points in … Continue reading →

IVYBRIDGE are hoping to build on their impressive win against Barnstaple last time out when they host Bracknell at Cross-in-Hand on Saturday. The Bridgers became the first team to beat Barnstaple this season when they triumphed 15-12 at Pottington Road. That win moved the South Hams club back into the top six and they are … Continue reading →

PLYMSTOCK Road Runners’ Carla Haines enjoyed success at two multi-terrain events in the space of a few days. She claimed overall victory in the Dark Halloween 10k at Cockington, beating the first man by more than a minute, before finishing as third women in a strong field at the Templer 10 at Stover on Sunday. … Continue reading →

PLYMOUTH rugby star Henry Slade will start on the bench for England in Saturday’s World Cup final against South Africa in Yokohama. Exeter Chiefs back Slade, who has played for Plymouth College, Ivybridge and Plymouth Albion, had come into the team for the quarter-final against Australia but has to make do with a ‘finishers’ role … Continue reading →

DEVONPORT Services women’s team won their first national cup match on Sunday when they beat Yeovil 16-10 at the Rectory in the RFU Junior Cup. It was their second victory in a row after beating Exeter Athletic 27-5 the week before in the league. Tries by Tina Martin and Liv Verner and two penalties from … Continue reading →

IVYBRIDGE returned to winning ways in style on Saturday by becoming the first team to beat Barnstaple this season. The Bridgers, who had lost their last two matches, triumphed 15-12 in tough conditions at Pottingham Road in the league and Devon Senior Cup double-header. Barnstaple had gone into the game as South West Premier league … Continue reading →