DEVONPORT Services added another piece of silverware to their trophy cabinet on Friday night when their twos team won the Devon 2nd XV Cup by beating their Topsham counterparts 51-27 at the Rectory. The second team’s success came just six days after their first team had won the Regional One South West title. However, the … Continue reading
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RUGBY PREVIEWS: Devonport Services II eye silverware, while Devon take on Cornwall in the annual Tamar Cup
DEVONPORT Services will be looking to pick up a second trophy within the space of six days this evening when their second team take on their Topsham counterparts in the Devon 2nd XV Cup final at the Rectory (7pm). Services’ first team were crowned Regional One South West champions last Saturday after beating Marlborough at … Continue reading
Plymstock Oaks host ‘unforgettable’ night as the Women’s Rugby World Cup visits Horsham Fields
PLYMSTOCK Oaks RFC hosted an ‘unforgettable’ evening on Monday as the Community Rugby Trophy Tour brought the Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy to the club. The event saw 85 enthusiastic girls from across Plymouth and the surrounding areas come together for a fun, non‑contact rugby session designed to celebrate participation, team-work and the joy of the sport. … Continue reading
RUGBY REPORTS: Devonport Services crowned champions, while crucial victories for Tavistock and Saltash
DEVONPORT Services were crowned Regional One South West champions on Saturday after beating Marlborough 65-32 at the Rectory. Services can now look forward to a return to National League rugby after a cameo appearance at level four last term. “It was our goal from the start of the season to get back to where we … Continue reading
Women’s World Cup trophy will make a visit to Plymstock Oaks RFC as part of a national tour
THE Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy will be visiting Plymstock Oaks RFC on Monday evening. The visit forms part of the nationwide Community Rugby Trophy Tour, designed to inspire the next generation of players and celebrate the growth of the women’s game. The trophy, won by England last year, will be on display at Horsham … Continue reading
University of Plymouth eye Varsity success after winning BUCS Western Tier Two league title
THE University of Plymouth will be hoping to cap a memorable few days by winning the annual varsity game against Plymouth Marjon on Monday night at Brickfields. The side will go into that showpiece event on a major high after winning the BUCS Western Tier Two title on Wednesday at Ivybridge. Plymouth went into the game … Continue reading
RUGBY PREVIEWS: Devonport Services will claim the title if they beat Marlborough at home
DEVONPORT Services will secure the Regional One South West title and a return to National League rugby if they beat Marlborough in their final home game of the season on Saturday (3pm). Services know any type of a win over the team sitting second from bottom will be enough to lift the level five crown … Continue reading
University of Plymouth’s men’s first XV hope to cap fine season with title success
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
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