PLYMOUTH Albion’s director of rugby Graham Dawe believes having players who are versatile is vital in National One due to the replacement rules at that level. Teams are only permitted to have five players on their bench in National One, compared to seven in the Championship. But, like in the Championship, clubs still have to … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion are set to have a number of trialists among their ranks when they return for pre-season training at the end of this month. Director of rugby Graham Dawe says the club, who were relegated from the Championship to National One in April after nearly going out of business, have to make sure they … Continue reading
NEW ZEALAND hooker James Penman appears set to commit his future to Plymouth Albion. The former Cambridge front-rower joined Albion towards the end of last season and featured in their final three matches. However, although Penman seems likely to stay at Brickfields, having remained in the city since the end of the season, fellow hooker … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion have announced their first new signing of the summer with the capture of former Australian under-20 player Ethan Ford. The 23-year-old utility back is to join fellow Australian and former Randwick team-mate Marc Koteczky at Brickfields. Koteczky, who can play centre, full-back or fly-half, has signed a new deal with Albion, despite their … Continue reading
GRAHAM DAWE guided Cornwall to only their fourth County Championship success – and first for 16 years – on Sunday when they beat Lancashire 18-13 at Twickenham. The Duchy had been beaten in the last two finals by Lancashire but they dominated this year’s final to deservedly lift the Bill Beaumont Cup. The last time … Continue reading
CORNWALL will be hoping it is third time lucky for them when they meet Lancashire in the County Championship final at Twickenham on Sunday (12noon). The Duchy have been beaten by Lancashire in the last two finals at English rugby’s HQ. Lancashire came from behind last year to win 36-26, having triumphed 35-26 in 2013. … Continue reading
GRAHAM DAWE says it is difficult to compare joining Plymouth Albion for the first time in 1999 to taking over for a second spell this year. When Dawe became chairman of rugby 16 years ago, Albion had just survival relegation to regional rugby on the final day of the season. They sat at the foot … Continue reading
GRAHAM DAWE can look forward to another trip to Twickenham after guiding Cornwall to the County Championship final. The Duchy produced a storming second half display to overcome Hertfordshire 25-18 in front of a large and passionate crowd Redruth’s Recreation Ground. Cornwall’s hopes of securing a third successive trip to Twickenham did not look great … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Albion supporters may not have to wait much longer for the club to announce their first signings of the summer. Director of rugby Graham Dawe (pictured above) had called on fans to be patient while the club tried to sort themselves out following their relegation from the Championship and their much-published financial problems. But … Continue reading
DEVON and Cornwall county teams could be strengthened next year by players from Plymouth Albion. The counties have not been able to select anyone from Albion for the past couple of seasons due to a change in the rules that banned contracted Championship or Premiership players taking part in the Bill Beumont Cup. However, Albion’s … Continue reading