PROLIFIC winger Martin Skelly has joined OPMs’ coaching team for the 2020-21 season. He will team up with existing backroom staff members Rick Orkney, Warren Dunkley and Duncan Campbell. Skelly will combine playing with working as the club’s new fitness coach as the Elburton-based club look to build on last season’s third place in Devon … Continue reading
DEVON Merit Table side Plympton Victoria will be doing their bit for their local community on Saturday by hosting a litter pick event. The litter pick is being organised by Plympton Ambassadors as part of the ‘Clean my Patch’ scheme. The pick will start at 10.30am and will go on for an hour or so, … Continue reading
A PIECE of Plymouth sporting history is in the process of being demolished. After sitting on ‘death row’ for years, the old main wooden stand at Devonport Services’ Rectory ground is finally getting knocked down. The stand has been out of use for 16 years after it was deemed ‘unsafe’ in 2004. Just 14 months … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE RFC will have a senior women’s team next season following Plymouth Albion Ladies’ decision to move to Cross-in-Hand. Albion have been training at Ivybridge for the past season and they have admitted the facilities at the South Hams club, which includes an RFU artificial pitch, and the community spirit there had a ‘significant impact’ … Continue reading
PLYMSTOCK Albion Oaks have confirmed six summer arrivals as they bid to finally get out of the Cornwall/Devon League. Oaks have narrowly missed out on promotion in the last two seasons. They were left frustrated last term when the league ended early due to the coronavirus pandemic and the positions were decided on a formula … Continue reading
IVYBRIDGE’S head coach Gareth Elliott is hoping the club’s promising production line of talent will once again bear fruit this coming season. The Bridgers have made their name by relying on their successful junior set up to feed their senior side. Every year the Cross-in-Hand club have players that come through and make their mark … Continue reading
FORMER Albion flanker Brett Stroud says he is relishing the challenge of trying to turn around Plymouth Argaum’s fortunes. The 37-year-old has become Argaum’s new head coach, replacing another ex-Albion man, Adrian Cameron. Stroud is no stranger to Bickleigh Down, having helped Dave Sansom out as an assistant coach during the 2014-15 season. However, a … Continue reading
THE Plymouth sporting community has been shocked by the death of popular city boxer and rugby player Courtney Richards. The 27-year-old passed away on Friday afternoon after he was involved in a road traffic collision while on a motorcycle in Plympton. Richards, nicknamed ‘Fatboy’, was a bit of a latecomer to boxing, only taking up … Continue reading
DEVONPORT Services have further strengthened their South West One squad with the signing of forwards Chris McDonald and Keane Whittaker. Both players have not played much rugby in the last couple of years due to work commitments and injury but are keen to make their mark in 2020-21. Northern Ireland-born second-row McDonald is joining Services … Continue reading
TAMAR Saracens say they have moved on from the disappointment of missing out on promotion in the 2019-20 season and are now focussed on making sure they have the best chance of going up next year. Sarries finished second in Devon One last term, which should have secured them a promotion play-off place. However, all … Continue reading
