You need versatile players in National One, says Albion boss Dawe
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You need versatile players in National One, says Albion boss Dawe

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

Penman set to stay at Plymouth Albion but fellow hooker Stagg leaves
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Penman set to stay at Plymouth Albion but fellow hooker Stagg leaves

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

VIDEO: Australian back Ford joins Koteczky at Plymouth Albion
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VIDEO: Australian back Ford joins Koteczky at Plymouth Albion

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 guides Cornwall to first County Championship success for 16 years
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Graham Dawe guides Cornwall to first County Championship success for 16 years

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

Graham Dawe feels expectation levels are higher for his second spell at Plymouth Albion
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Graham Dawe feels expectation levels are higher for his second spell at Plymouth Albion

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

COUNTY RUGBY: Graham Dawe’s Cornwall book place at Twickenham
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COUNTY RUGBY: Graham Dawe’s Cornwall book place at Twickenham

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 boss Graham Dawe confirms deals have been agreed
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Plymouth Albion boss Graham Dawe confirms deals have been agreed

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

Albion will consider making their players available for county rugby
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Albion will consider making their players available for county rugby

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