Oaks optimistic ahead of Western West season, while Tavistock relishing new challenge
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Oaks optimistic ahead of Western West season, while Tavistock relishing new challenge

PLYMSTOCK Albion Oaks’ first and second teams both found playing at new levels tough in 2022-23. But after battling through last term and finishing on a high, there is a real sense of optimism around Horsham Fields going into the new season. The club have boosted their squad with a host of summer signings, including … Continue reading

Devonport Services and Ivybridge both keen to build on last season in Regional One
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Devonport Services and Ivybridge both keen to build on last season in Regional One

AFTER securing a top-four finish in their first season at level five and winning the county cup, Devonport Services have a lot to live up to in the 2023-24 campaign. They will kick-off their Regional One South West season with a home game against newly-promoted Matson, who were unbeaten last term in the lower league. … Continue reading

RUGBY: Saltash show their strength against Plym Vic, while Argaum are just edged out by Liskeard-Looe
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RUGBY: Saltash show their strength against Plym Vic, while Argaum are just edged out by Liskeard-Looe

PLYMPTON Victoria warmed up for their return to league rugby with a tough match across the Tamar against a Saltash XV. Plym Vic started really well and dominated the opening quarter of the game and led 5-0. But gradually Saltash’s experience, fitness and numbers told and they took hold of the contest. The hosts led … Continue reading

RUGBY: Plymstock Albion Oaks snatch narrow pre-season win over a Services XV
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RUGBY: Plymstock Albion Oaks snatch narrow pre-season win over a Services XV

PLYMSTOCK Albion Oaks continued their preparations for their Counties One Western West campaign with a 30-29 win over a Devonport Services XV at the Rectory on Thursday night. Oaks, who had played Brixham on Saturday, ran in six tries – three within the first 25 minutes – to snatch the pre-season victory. Former Services players … Continue reading

RUGBY ROUND-UP: Devonport Services turn on the style at home against Wadebridge
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RUGBY ROUND-UP: Devonport Services turn on the style at home against Wadebridge

DEVONPORT Services turned on the style against a makeshift Wadebridge Camels side in a pre-season outing at the Rectory on Saturday. Services triumphed 79-24 against their Cornish visitors, who had been struggling to get a team together for the trip across the Tamar due to players away. “Fair play to Wadebridge for turning up as … Continue reading

RUGBY: Region’s clubs step up their pre-season preparations
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RUGBY: Region’s clubs step up their pre-season preparations

RUGBY clubs in the region will be continuing their build-up to the new league campaign with a host of pre-season friendlies this weekend. Plymouth Argaum, Old Techs and Saltash will be among those playing their first warm-up games of any type on Saturday. Last season’s Counties Three Devon West champions Argaum will travel to last … Continue reading

Tavistock coach Caddy takes positives from tough pre-season opener at Crediton
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Tavistock coach Caddy takes positives from tough pre-season opener at Crediton

TAVISTOCK head coach Joel Caddy took plenty of positives out of his side’s opening pre-season match away at last year’s Regional Two South West runners-up Crediton. Tavistock, who won the Counties Two Devon title last term, were eventually beaten 56-26 by their higher league hosts, whose squad included former Plymouth Albion players Dan and Mark … Continue reading

Tavistock expect a tough test as they start their pre-season campaign away at Crediton
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Tavistock expect a tough test as they start their pre-season campaign away at Crediton

LAST season’s Counties Two Devon champions Tavistock are expecting a tough opening pre-season test as they travel to 2022-23 Regional Two South West runners-up Crediton. Tavistock are missing a number of players due to holidays, but are just looking forward to getting going again as they build for their first season in Counties One Western … Continue reading