Advance ticket sales are now available on the FanBase link for this fixture on Sunday 11th May at Redruth RFC, kick-off 2 pm.
Cornwall Under 20’s to play Devon Under 20’s
PRESS RELEASE
CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 The Jason Leonard Cup.
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2025 continues when they play their second pool match in this season Jason Leonard Cup. They travel to Topsham RFC where they will face Devon U20 with a 14:30 kick off time.
CRFU President Andy Reed said “Following the first round of this year’s competition both the hosts and Cornwall won their opening fixture and so both will be out to try and continue in that manner. I know the players will not be sitting on their laurels after the victory over Gloucestershire and know they will face tough opposition across the border in Devon”.
Cornwall have named Jack Jenkin (Helston) as the captain for the season, alongside him is another new player this season, Billy Jordan (Penryn) who is the vice-captain. Cornwall have made one change with Will Luscombe (Redruth) coming onto the bench in place of Ben Smith (Camborne)
Coach Rich Kevern said – “We had a good start to this season’s campaign against a very good Gloucestershire side who performed well. We need now to concentrate on what we have covered in training and put that into practice on the field v Devon. Replace the errors that we made and take the opportunities that we create. Devon has home advantage, and they will be eager to put one over on us and so we must be ready for a tough 80 minutes”.
Cornwall has a new coaching set up this season, so joining well established Rich Kevern is ex U20 player and current Camborne player Brad Howe as the forward’s coach. Always keen to encourage young coaches into the game we see ex senior county player David Mankee assisting the backs with Rich.
Cornwall Captain Jack Jenkin said, – “We have all had time to reflect on the game against Gloucestershire and realise there are areas that we need to work on. We were a virtually new squad this season with 18 of the 23 players playing their first championship game and although we have trained together that was our first competitive game in this year’s championship. There are a lot of players training and no one’s shirt is guaranteed, and we must prove to the coaches we are worthy of selection including myself. I know the effort these guys have put in on Sunday mornings and if we can replicate that v Devon and we put in 100% commitment then hopefully the result will follow”.
Cornwall won their first game against Gloucestershire 32 – 22 and Devon defeated Somerset 57 – 26, with all 4 teams scoring a 4 try bonus point. The other game in the Southwest pool sees Somerset host Gloucestershire. The final pool game of this season sees Cornwall face Somerset at home at Redruth RFC on Sunday 11 May with a 14:30 kick off time.
The CRFU Chair Steve Murley said, -” I know the coaches, players were happy but not over pleased with the performance v Gloucestershire and have been working on areas to correct some parts of their game plan and have worked hard in training to try and make amends when they face Devon. This game is not only for who heads the table, but also for the Brunel Cup, which Devon have held for the last 2 years, and I am sure the team would like to return it to the Duchy!”.
There will be marketing and sponsorship opportunities with the Under 20’s team and matches, any individuals or companies that may be interested are asked to contact Tanya Thomas of the CRFU in the first instance. Commercial-development@crfu.co.uk
Email – ljc80@aol.com
Mob – 07967054826
Bill Hooper
Cornwall RFU Assistant Hon Sec
21/04/2025
Devon U20 v Cornwall U20
Sunday 27 April @ Topsham RFC 14:30 kick off.
1 | DAN BENNETT | ST AUSTELL |
2 | LEO ARMSTRONG-LEVER | HELSTON |
3 | OLLY DERRY | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
4 | CHARLIE KNIGHT | SALTASH |
5 | OLI WELLS | REDRUTH |
6 | FREDDIE JORDAN | PENRYN |
7 | WILL SYMONS | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
8 | JACK JENKIN (CAPT) | HELSTON |
9 | JARVIS LEE | TRURO |
10 | JOWAN KERRY | PERRANPORTH |
11 | RHYS BOWERY | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
12 | BILLY JORDAN (V CAPT) | PENRYN |
13 | BEN ROSKILLY | HELSTON |
14 | AYDEN EARNSHAW | HELSTON |
15 | BARNEY LEWIS | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
16 | JALAL BENNETT | TRURO |
17 | ROSKO TROUGHTON | HELSTON |
18 | JOE COURT | CAMBORNE |
19 | WILL LUSCOMBE | REDRUTH |
20 | LUKE YOUNG | REDRUTH |
21 | CALLUM PHILLIPS | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
22 | HARRY RIGG | HELSTON |
23 | LOWEN MEARS-OLLERENSHAW | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
TR | OLA PHILLIPS | TRURO |
TR | ETHAN WILLIAMS | FALMOUTH |
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Brad Howe, David Mankee
Team Manager LJ Collick, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical cover – Ronnie Bartlett + Donna James
Kit – Paul Hurrell + Colin Hatch, Photographer Simon Bryant, Match Day filming David Burrows, Multimedia – Kevin Bishop
Under 20’s match change of venue
Please note Cornwall Under 20’s match against Devon Under 20’s will now be played at TOPSHAM RFC on Sunday 27th April, kick-off 2 pm.
Cornwall Under 20’s off to a winning start
JASON LEONARD CUP
CORNWALL U.20, 32 – 22 GLOUCESTERSHIRE U.20
By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground, Camborne
A try by Rosko Troughton in the dying moments of the game foiled any hopes Gloucestershire harboured of a miraculous comeback.
It also ensured Cornwall had an opening day bonus point win ahead of their trip to Tiverton next month to take on Devon.

The result, if not always the manner, pleased head coach Richie Kevern. He said post-match. “I am happy to get the campaign off to a winning start and with the bonus point. We stuck at it and showed grit when Gloucestershire had momentum . I thought our defence at times was top draw we knocked their big forwards back time and again.
“We created some very good chances but we failed to finish them off and that almost allowed Gloucestershire back into it. We will need to be more clinical in our next games. We did show that we have some serious gas out wide if we can get it right we will cause sides problems.
Thoughts will now turn to the Devon game on April 27th at Tiverton in what is likely to be a group decider. “Devon’s win today against Somerset sets up a great encounter next month. We will be working hard between now and then to make sure we go into that game well prepared.”
Cornwall took the lead with a routine penalty from fly-half Jowan Kerry. That lead proved short lived when the visitors kicked for the corner and the rumbling Gloucestershire pack put Reuben Millward over for the try.
Both Billy Jordan and Ben Roskilly went close to scoring before Leo Armstrong-Lever went over from a maul to put Cornwall back in the lead, Kerry adding the extras.

The black and gold back three showed plenty of pace throughout the game.
The Cornish back row of Freddie Jordan, Will Symons and skipper Jack Jenkin ruled at the breakdown as Cornish pressure built.
Armstrong-Lever then crossed again as Cornwall dominated play before wing Rhys Bowery sped in at the corner with Kerry again on the money with the conversion.
Cornwall’s concentration switched off just before the break when Millward bagged his second fo the visitors to leave Cornwall 22-10 up.
The second half proved cagey, Cornwall took the points from a penalty in front of the posts from Kerry to stretch their lead.

Gloucestershire pressed and were rewarded when Zac Mountfield crossed with Ollie French adding the conversion and when Omar Ly scored his side’s fourth try Cornish nerves jangled as the lead was cut to just three points.
Cornwall redoubled their efforts. A tremendous forward drive in the final moments gave Troughton his chance to score following several phases with Kerry adding the extras to ensure the win.
Cornwall U.20 (Helston, unless stated): Barney Lewis (Newquay), Ayden Earnshaw, Ben Roskilly, Bill Jordan (Penryn), Rhys Bowery (Newquay), Jowan Kerry (Perranporth), Jarvis Lee (Truro); Dan Bennett (St. Austell), Leo Armstrong-Lever, Olly Derry (Wadebridge), Charlie Knight (Saltash), Oli Wells (Redruth), Freddie Jordan (Penryn), Will Symons (Wadebridge), Jack Jenkin (Capt)
Replacements: Jalal Bennett (Truro), Rosko Troughton, Joe Court, Ben Smith (both Camborne).Luke Young (Redruth), Callum Phillips, Lewis Wiltshire (both Wadebridge), Harry Rigg.
Cornwall U.20 scores: Tries, Armstrong –Lever 27, 32, Bowery 38, Troughton 78, Cons, Kerry 28, 39, 79, Pens, Kerry 4, 58
Cornwall Star Man: Rhys Bowery
Cornwall Under 20 team named to face Gloucestershire
CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 The Jason Leonard Cup.
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2025 gets underway with their first fixture in the Jason Leonard Cup. The team hosts Gloucestershire for their first pool game of the competition on Sunday 30th March. The game will be played at Camborne RFC with a 1400 kick off time.
CRFU President Andy Reed said “It is great to get this year’s competition off with a tie against Gloucestershire. We thank all our sponsors for their support and assistance with this group of players in this important game representing Cornwall. It is fantastic to see so many different clubs represented, and we thank them for their support to enable these fixtures to be played”.
Cornwall have named Jack Jenkin (Helston, pictured above) as the captain for the season, alongside him is another new player this season, Ted Kullich from Camborne, who is the vice-captain.
Coach Rich Kevern said – “This will be a good test for this new set of young players. We start a fresh with a whole group of new players entering the competition for the first time. Playing Gloucestershire is never easy, playing Gloucestershire in the very first game of the season will be an even bigger challenge for these guys”.
Cornwall has a new coaching set up this season, so joining well established Rich Kevern is ex U20 player and current Camborne player Brad Howe as the forward’s coach. Always keen to encourage young coaches into the game we see ex senior county player David Mankee assisting the backs with Rich. There is also a change in the team management with LJ Collick from Helston taking over as Team Manager. LJ has many years of experience and has been involved with the U18’s and the Southwest sides.
Cornwall Captain Jack Jenkin said, – “It is an honour to be asked to captain the side for this season. I know the guys are up for a tough campaign as always and have trained well in preparation for this game. This is my first season with the 20’s and I know that it is a tough competition, and we will have to perform at our best in every game. We have had great numbers at training, and I know some guys will be disappointed not to be in the team, but this is a squad for the season so keep pushing us for those places, nobody’s shirt is fixed. For those who will run out with me on the 30th, we have a big task ahead of us but I’m confident in our ability”.
Cornwall ‘s second pool game will be Devon away on Sunday 27th April at Tiverton RFC with a 1400 kick off time and then finally Somerset at Redruth RFC on Sunday 11th May again with a 1400 kick off time.
The CRFU Chair Steve Murley said, -” The vagaries of U20 rugby mean we can lose up to 50% of our squad every year through age qualification. So, we start to build again with a mixture of players transitioning from the U18’s, new players identified and nominated from clubs around the county. There are a number of these players who will be around for the next 2 seasons, and we are always on the lookout at new talent who can come into the squad and join them over the coming seasons. For those joining the U20s, it is part of their rugby education adapting to different teammates, coaches and patterns of play. Our U20s have a great record of rising to these challenges and it is always a pleasure to see them progress and develop as a team”.
Entry on the day will be via the purchase of a match programme at a cost of £5, with Under 16’s having free entry. Or tickets can be pre purchased on the CRFU website Fan Base link. https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9772
There will be marketing and sponsorship opportunities with the Under 20’s team and matches, any individuals or companies that may be interested are asked to contact Tanya Thomas of the CRFU in the first instance.
Email – commercial-development@crfu.co.uk
24/03/2024
Cornwall U20 v Gloucestershire U20
Sunday 30th March @ Camborne RFC 1400 kick off.
1 | DAN BENNETT | ST AUSTELL |
2 | LEO ARMSTRONG-LEVER | HELSTON |
3 | OLLY DERRY | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
4 | CHARLIE KNIGHT | SALTASH |
5 | OLI WELLS | REDRUTH |
6 | FREDDIE JORDAN | PENRYN |
7 | WILL SYMONS | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
8 | JACK JENKIN (CAPT) | HELSTON |
9 | JARVIS LEE | TRURO |
10 | JOWAN KERRY | PERRANPORTH |
11 | RHYS BOWERY | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
12 | BILLY JORDAN | PENRYN |
13 | TED KULLICH (V CAPTAIN) | CAMBORNE |
14 | AYDEN EARNSHAW | HELSTON |
15 | BARNEY LEWIS | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
16 | JALAL BENNETT | TRURO |
17 | ROSKO TROUGHTON | HELSTON |
18 | JOE COURT | CAMBORNE |
19 | BEN SMITH | CAMBORNE |
20 | LUKE YOUNG | REDRUTH |
21 | CALLUM PHILLIPS | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
22 | BEN ROSKILLY | HELSTON |
23 | HARRY RIGG | HELSTON |
TR | WILL LUSCOMBE | REDRUTH |
TR | CHARLIE BRICE | CAMBORNE SCHOOL OF MINES |
TR | LEWIS WILTSHIRE | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
TR | LOWEN MEARS-OLLERENSHAW | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Brad Howe, David Mankee
Team Manager LJ Collick, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical cover – Hen Gard + Sam West
Kit – Paul Hurrell + Colin Hatch, Photographer Simon Bryant, Match Day filming David Burrows, Multimedia – Kevin Bishop
Cornwall Under 20’s tickets
Link is now live on Fan Base to purchase tickets for Cornwall U.20 v Gloucestershire U.20 at Camborne RFC on Sunday 30 March kick-off 2 pm, Fan Base link
Cornwall Under 20’s defeat Clubs XV
Cornwall u20’s concluded their warm up fixtures with a convincing win over an experienced Cornwall Clubs XV , at St Austell RFC, 38 – 5. This was a sterner test than the previous game v School of Mines, more physical, which was exactly what was needed.
U20’s started strongly going 19 – 0 up after half an hour with the first try scored by forwards pushing over the line . Prop Derry then added another shortly after, then Rigg on the half hour. Two conversions by fly half Kerry set the u20’s on a period of domination. A final score of the half by wing forward Symons was again converted by Kerry bringing the half time score to 26-0. It was not all one way traffic as the u20’s were called upon to do some stout defending in the final 10 mins of the half.
Shortly after the start of the second half the coaches emptied the bench bringing on all 10 subs. This had an effect on the cohesion and play became more fractured during the second period. However, it did give players an opportunity to show what they could do.
The u20’s managed 2 tries in the final quarter, Blyth and Kullich, the first again converted by Kerry. In between those scores Clubs managed a try after forward pressure, making a final score of 38-5.
The coaches have seen a number of players over the 2 warm up games and there will be some interesting choices facing the selection team. Numbers training on a Sunday morning at Truro College have been very good with over 40 players turning up for every session. There will be a further 3 sessions before the first County Championship game at Camborne at the end of the month.
Terry Williams
Assistant Team Manager
Result
Cornwall U.20, 38 – 5 Cornwall Clubs XV
Cornwall Under 20’s preview
Cornwall U20 v Cornwall Clubs XV
Wednesday 26 February @ St Austell RFC with a 1930 kick off time.
As part of the build up to the U20 County Championship campaign they play their second and final warmup game v a Cornwall Clubs XV on Wednesday 26 February at St Austell RFC.
Coaches Rich Kevern have used the opportunity to look at a few new players in the squad after their first warm up game against a competitive Camborne School of Mines side in January. A few new players have joined the squad transitioning from the U18 age group, along with players identified at club level.
The squad of 25 player includes players from 12 different clubs across Cornwall which is a great advert for this age group and club rugby.
Head coach Rich Kevern said: – This will be a stern test for these young guys facing a Clubs XV who will bring experience and game hardness with them. We want this to be that kind of test as in a few weeks’ time we will be facing other tough county sides in the championship.
Team Manager LJ Collick said; – We have had good numbers at training and over 70 in the enlarged squad. We cannot give everyone game time in two matches and, build for the championship. We have observed other players in club matches, and certainly all players are in contention for a spot come the championship games.
Jack Jenkin (Helston) has been named as Captain with Ted Kullich (Camborne) being named as Vice-Captain of the 25-player squad.
Entry on the evening is £2 with under 16 gaining free entry. So come along and support the future Cornwall players along with those representing several of their own clubs in the Clubs XV side.
Cornwall U20 Team
- Dan Bennett St Austell
- Jalal Bennett Truro
- Olly Derry Wadebridge Camels
- Charlie Knight Saltash
- Oli Wells Redruth
- Freddy Jordan Penryn
- Will Symons Wadebridge Camels
- Jack Jenkin (Capt) Helston
- Callum Phillips Wadebridge Camels
- Jowan Kerry Perranporth
- Harry Rigg Helston
- Billy Jordan Penryn
- Ted Kullich (V Capt) Camborne
- Rhys Bowery Newquay Hornets
- Ayden Earnshaw Helston
- Leo Armstrong Lever Helston
- Telio Jenkins St Ives
- Will Luscombe Redruth
- Rosko Troughton Helston
- Ben Smith Camborne
- Jarvis Lee Truro
- Barney Lewis Newquay Hornets
- Josh Blyth Hayle
- Luke Young Redruth
- Lewis Wiltshire Wadebridge Camels
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Brad Howe, David Mankee
Team Manager – LJ Collick, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical Cover – Hen Gard, Ronnie Bartlett
Kit – Paul Hurrell, Colin Hatch
Match recording David Burrows, Photographer Simon Bryant, Multi-media Kevin Bishop
Next up, Cornwall Clubs XV
Cornwall Under 20s play their next warm up fixture against a Cornwall Clubs XV at St. Austell RFC on Wednesday 26th February at 7:30 pm.
Admission on the gate is £2, with Under 16s free.
You can also use the Fan Base App to purchase in advance, see link below.
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9151
