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Cornwall team to play Surrey

May 17, 2024 by Bill Hooper

The selectors have picked the following side to play Surrey at Esher RFC tomorrow afternoon at 2 pm.

Cornwall Squad

1	Tommy-Lee Southworth	Camborne
2	Ben Priddey ©	Camborne
3	Jon Drew	Camborne
4	Pat Walton	Plymouth Albion
5	Hugo Culverhouse	Guernsey
6	Edd Pascoe	Redruth
7	Sam Stevens	Redruth
8	Brad Howe	Plymouth Albion
9	CJ Boyce	St. Austell
10	Fraser Honey	Rams
11	Dan Tyrrell	St Austell
12	Sam James	Redruth
13	Duncan Tout	Tonbridge Juddians
14	Jack Statton	Launceston
15	Matt Shepherd	St. Austell
16	Luke Barnes	Redruth
17	Declan Prowse	Camborne
18	Adam Hughes	Camborne
19	Jordan Nicholls	Camborne
20	Mark Bright	Richmond
21	Cam Fogden	Launceston
22	Harry Larkins	Camborne
	Travelling reserves
TR	Albert Horne	Launceston
TR	Matt Pritchard	Redruth
TR	Lewis Thomas	Redruth

Cornwall Women make a couple of changes ahead of Herts match

May 17, 2024 by Bill Hooper

By Bill Hooper

Following the physical battle against Hampshire Women on Sunday Cornwall Women have been forced to make a few changes ahead of the game at Tabard RFC this Sunday.

In the backs, Joey Sandercock starts on the wing in place of unavailable Beccy Bennett, whilst at scrum-half Amy Warman drops to the bench with Lisa Allin moving to the starting berth.

In the forwards Roberta Smith-Scotland moves to flanker in place of Elizabeth Langton, who picked up an injury, with Emily Kneale moving up from the bench to start at No.8.

On the bench, prop Caitlin Eddy (Helston) gets a call up whilst the Penryn’s Georgia Hall comes into the match day squad. Rachel Hicks (Launceston) is also called up onto the bench.

Coach Jo Holden reports that the squad were full of confidence and eager to go against Herts this Sunday following Tuesday evening’s squad training session. “There is a huge buzz from last Sunday in the squad, we as leaders will manage that this week ,but our girls are keen to go again.

“There are a couple of enforced changes but I have confidence in the squad as whole to do their job and play to the patterns we have set out. We play for each other.”

Cornwall Women: Amy Bunt (Capt), Millie Chaston (both Ivybridge), Tia Larson (Bude), Lily Relton (Truro), Joey Sandercock (Launceston), Megan Okey (Ivybridge), Lisa Allin (Bude); Jenna Arnold (Launceston), Emily Carbis (Devonport S), Kim Upcott, Megan Arnold (both Launceston), Caitlin Milliken (Ivybridge), Roberta Smith-Scotland (Plymstock), Rosie Ninnis (Penryn), Emily Kneale (Launceston)

Replacements: Nicole Rowland (Ivybridge), Zeta Penrose (Truro), Caitlin Eddy (Helston), Abigail Smith (Launceston), Georgia Hall (Penryn), Amy Warman, Rachel Hicks (both Launceston),

Travelling Reserve: Steph Nicholas (Camborne)

Information re Kent game Charlton Park RFC

May 16, 2024 by Bill Hooper

The following has been sent to us by Kent RFU;

The club’s post code is SE3 8NB and for an inner London club we have a great deal of room to be able to accommodate all those attending.
Can you put out on your website please that we would ask supporters attending not to park on the roads around the ground as it will cause problems with the local junior football club also having an event on their ground next door to us. Kent have further informed us that road parking will not be permitted.
We will have hot food and drink available before and during the game and we will open our gates at 12pm.
Have Tribute as a guest beer!!
Ground entry is FREE!! £5 charge per car for parking Charlton Park say they have plenty of room for parking.

RFU Community Game Update May

May 15, 2024 by Bill Hooper

Promising performance despite defeat

May 12, 2024 by Bill Hooper

GILL BURNS CUP DIVISION 2

CORNWALL WOMEN 10 – 24 HAMPSHIRE WOMEN

By Bill Hooper at St Clements Hill Truro

Cornwall Women gave reigning Division 2 Champions Hampshire Women a far tougher game than perhaps they envisaged as they made their way down to Truro on the coach.

Against a side that was made up of players predominately from Havant and Trojans clubs, the Cornwall side played their hearts out.

Captain Amy Bunt proudly led her side out through a guard of honour made up of the children of past and current Cornwall Women players.

Millie Chaston looks to make ground with Captain Amy Bunt in support photo credit Iktisphoto

The early stages of the game saw both defences tested with Cornwall putting in some crunching tackles.

Eventually the visitors got a chance when Abi Pearson slipped a great pass to Becky Fenn who scored in the corner an unconverted try.

Hampshire looked to press home their advantage, but the Cornish defence was equal to them with Bunt putting in a crunching tackle typifying their spirit.

Prop Kim Upcott powers forward against Hampshire Women – Photo Simon Bryant Iktisphoto

Despite losing a player to a yellow card Cornwall held out, clearing their lines and it remained 5-0 to Hampshire at half-time.

Early in the second half Cornwall slipped off a tackle allowing the speedy Pearson to dot down Hampshire’s second try, Rose Brown added the conversion.

To keep in the hunt Cornwall needed the next score and it came following great work from forwards and backs, notably Kim Upcott and Becky Bennett before Jenna Arnold cleverly scored an unconverted try to huge cheers from the crowd.

Tia Larson scores Cornwall’s second try – Photo credit Simon Bryant Iktisphoto

Cornwall backs were looking hungry, both centres Tia Larson and Lilly Relton put in some good breaks, but it was Hampshire who went further ahead when Kesha Drain went over from close range, Brown again adding the extras.

With the game now in the final 10 minutes Cornwall pressed for another score, Upcott was again involved in the build-up as were Relton and Joey Sandercock, the ball was fired out to Larson, her power beat the tackle to dot down Cornwall’s second try to even more rousing cheers.

With the final play of the game Hampshire, to their huge relief, scored a fourth try through Cerys Ralph to ensure the bonus point win, the drained look on their faces testimony they had been in a battle.

Amy Bunt proved a constant thorn to Hampshire Women – Photo credit Simon Bryant – Iktisphoto

Coach Jo Holden was full of praise for her side’s performance. “We’ve come a long way from last season’s score line, 0-38. The girls have taken on board everything we asked of them. Hampshire were shall we say surprised by our play today, they didn’t expect that and it rattled them.

“They put their bodies on the line tackling everything that moved, then showing tremendous guts to fight back and get those two scores, a never say die attitude. I couldn’t be prouder of them all.

“We will build on today going into next Sunday’s game against Hertfordshire.”

Cornwall Women: Amy Bunt (Capt), Millie Chaston (both Ivybridge), Tia Larson (Bude), Lily Relton (Truro), Rebecca Bennett (Ivybridge), Megan Okey (Ivybridge), Amy Warman; Jenna Arnold (both Launceston), Emily Carbis (Devonport S), Kim Upcott, Megan Arnold (both Launceston),Caitlin Milliken (Ivybridge), Rosie Ninnis (Penryn), Elizabeth Langton (Ivybridge), Roberta Smith-Scotland (Plymstock)

Replacements: Nicole Rowland (Ivybridge), Zeta Penrose (Truro), Vicki Doidge (Launceston), Paige Clarke (Penryn), Lisa Allin (Bude), Joey Sandercock, Abigail Smith (both Launceston)

Hampshire Women: Abi Pearson, Nina Hoadley (both Havant), Rose Brown (Trojans), Jay Sime (Havant), Rebecca Fenn, Hannah Wilson (both Trojans), Lauren Gillingham (Havant); Kesha Drain, Thea Kilby, Ashleigh Robertson (all Trojans), Carol Tennant, Tessa Gale, Eloise Shrimpton (all Havant), Hannah Blount (Trojans) Natasha Bullock (Havant).

Replacements: Katie Casey, Lucy King (both Havant), Ciera Forry, Georgie Harris (both Portsmouth), Cerys Ralph (Havant), Jenna Berretta (Trojans), Ella Spacey (Winchester)

Referee: James Milliner-Woodcock

7 players earn their county caps and county ties!

May 8, 2024 by Bill Hooper

Following the game v Gloucestershire, Alan Milliner MBE, Cornwall RFU Council rep made presentations of ties and caps to Cornwall players.

Jack Statton (Launceston RC) receives his Under 20 County Cap

Players making their first U20 appearance are awarded their U20 tie. 3 recipients were presented with their ties: –

Idris Logan – Helston

Alex Watkins – Camborne School of Mines

Robbie Paul – Redruth

Making 7 county championship appearances earns the player a county cap. 4 players joined Falmouth’s Rowan Lawrence in being awarded their cap this season. The players are: —

Harvey Penhallurick – Falmouth

Wes Eddy – Pirates Ams

Vice-Captain Jack Statton – Launceston

Captain – Will Perkin St Ives

Wes Eddy (Pirates Ams) receiving his Under 20 County Cap

2 other players narrowly missed out on having caps, having only paid 6 games over the last 2 seasons, Peter Harris St Austell, and Fin Deavin Falmouth.

Harvey Penhallurick (Falmouth) proudly wearing his Under 20 County Cap

I am sure you will join me in congratulating all the players on their achievements this season.

Colin Hatch

Cornwall U20 Team Manager

Cornwall Women side for Gill Burns Cup opener

May 8, 2024 by Bill Hooper

CORNWALL WOMEN’S SIDE TO PLAY HAMPSHIRE WOMEN

By Bill Hooper

Cornwall Women’s selectors have announced their side for Sunday’s Gill Burns Division 2 pool match against reigning Division 2 champions Hampshire Women at Truro RFC this Sunday kick-off 2:30 pm.

Last season Hampshire Women defeated their Cornish opponents in the semi-finals 38-0 at Polson Bridge Launceston before defeating Eastern Counties 53-8 in the final at Ealing Trailfinders ground.

Nine women from the Cornwall team that played Hampshire last season remain in the match day squad for Sunday’s game.

There are seven players from Ivybridge Women who play at the same level as both Havant and Trojans from Hampshire. Cornwall’s captain Amy Bunt (pictured above) having faced both sides knows what to expect. “It will be tough against the Division 2 Champions but we are improving all the time and I believe we can give them a good game. I am excited to see what our team can produce against the defending champions at this level.”

It’s also good to see Tia Larson back in the black and gold following a long term injury that kept her out of the game for a long period. This will be her first game back for Cornwall since the Division 3 title win in 2022.

Coach Jo Holden added. “This is set to be an exciting season, probably our most challenging yet in terms of the counties we are up against. But with the talent coming through we are seeing improvements in all areas of the pitch and we are hoping to showcase at our first game.”

Entry will be £5, with under 16s free.

Trelawny’s Army will be present with their merchandise stand.

Cornwall Women: Amy Bunt (Capt), Millie Chaston (both Ivybridge), Tia Larson (Bude), Lily Relton (Truro), Rebecca Bennett (Ivybridge), Megan Okey (Ivybridge), Amy Warman; Jenna Arnold (both Launceston), Nicole Rowland (Ivybridge), Kim Upcott (Launceston), Caitlin Milliken (Ivybridge), Rosie Ninnis (Penryn), Elizabeth Langton (Ivybridge), Roberta Smith-Scotland (Plymstock)

Replacements: Emily Carbis (Devonport S), Zeta Penrose (Truro), Vicki Doidge (Launceston), Paige Clarke (Penryn), Lisa Allin (Bude), Joey Sandercock, Abigail Smith (both Launceston).

Late tries deny Cornwall at Stow

May 5, 2024 by Bill Hooper

Gloucestershire U.20, 33 – 27 Cornwall U.20

By Terry Williams at Stow on the Wold RFC

The cruellest of blows saw a valiant Cornwall U20’s XV go down 33 – 27 to Gloucestershire at Stow on the Wold RFC.

With the clock in the red Cornwall were leading 26 -27, but then with the referee signalling the final play of the game, Gloucestershire went through a number of phases for a try in the left corner, which was converted. Jubilation from Gloucestershire players and supporters and disbelief on the Cornish side. However, to take a positive , this was the best the team had played throughout the season. Lessons were learnt from the Devon game, and the away win to Somerset was a good one, and truly they deserved a win yesterday. No excuses, but the long journey to Stow on the Wold did not help, it’s almost in Worcestershire. Perhaps a trip to St Just next season might restore the balance!

Jacob Chapple (Redruth) of Cornwall U20s passing the ball. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo – 05/05/24

The game was entertaining for the supporters, and there were a number of Cornish there who made their presence felt. Gloucestershire opened the scoring on 5 minutes with a converted try, but Cornwall struck back 9 minutes later with a try by hooker, Pete Harris (pictured above in a previous game), the first of 3 for the afternoon. He has had an outstanding season for the under 20’s.

In a free flowing game, during which both teams made mistakes, Cornwall kept their noses in front. Winger Jack Keogh getting on the score sheet interrupting Harris’s run of tries. Jack Statton made a contribution with the boot, 2 conversions and a penalty. Congratulations to him on his selection for the senior county squad.

Fin Deavin (Falmouth) of Cornwall U20s on the attack. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo – 05/05/24

The game was tight and at half time the score was 14 – 15 to Cornwall but they were never able to put a lot of daylight between the scores, and Gloucestershire rallied with 2 late tries as the Cornwall team showed signs of tiredness towards the end.

To sum up, a somewhat disappointing Jason Leonard Cup campaign, but as the die hards say: there is always next season to look forward to!

Cornwall U.20: Macdonald (Exeter Saracens), Penhallurick, Deavin (both Falmouth), Statton (Launceston), Keogh (St. Just), Walsh-Newton (Falmouth), Chapple (Redruth); Williams (Penryn) Harris (St. Austell), Derry (Wadebridge Camels), Lister (Penryn), Perkin (St. Ives, Capt), Smith (Redruth), Eddy (Pirates Ams), Ellery (Newquay Hornets).

Replacements: Pope (Camborne School of Mines), Holt (Redruth), Knight (Saltash), Watkins (Camborne School of Mines), Matanatabu, Logan (both Helston), Paul (Redruth).

Cornwall U.20 scores: Tries, Harris 14, 32, 57, Keogh 45, Cons, Statton 15, 58, Pen, 40

XV Aside Coaching Conference

May 3, 2024 by Bill Hooper

Dear Coach,

Following county wide feedback and discussion with club coaching co-ordinators Cornwall RFU, are delighted to be partnering with Coach Centered Limited to deliver a XV Aside Coaching Conference as part of their on-going commitment to the growth and development of coaches across the County.

Set for Saturday 6^th July, at Truro School Senior, Trennick Lane, Truro, Cornwall. TR1 1TH, coaches will access 3 high quality coaching sessions from guest coaches. Registration starts at 9.15am with the conference opening 9.45am through to 2pm.

Bookings are now being accepted! Click Here to Register

Tea, coffee, and refreshments will be provided on arrival, with Ann’s pasties providing a pasty at 2pm.

We will be profiling our guest coaches in the coming weeks so get in early to secure a conference place and access the 70% discount, subsidised by Cornwall RFU.

Note: 70% discount is only available to Cornwall based coaches.

Click Here to Register, scrolling down the ‘Coach Development’ page to select the Cornwall Conference. Please use the discount code ‘Cornwall2024’ to secure your reduced fee of £20

Conference flyer attached for your information.

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Cornwall announce squad for Bill Beaumont Cup campaign

May 2, 2024 by Bill Hooper

Having announced Ben Priddey as Cornwall captain this morning, the selectors have this evening announced a 41 man squad for this season’s Bill Beaumont Cup campaign.

There are a few returnees to the squad, notably Mark Bright (Richmond), Aaron Penberthy (Jersey), Josh Matavesi (Camborne) and Tom Cowan-Dickie (Plymouth Albion).

As expected the bulk of the squad comes from Camborne and Redruth, with a number of youngsters who have been brought in by both clubs this season making their debuts in the squad. There are a number to look out for Jago Sheppard and Harry Larkins (both Camborne), Jack King and Sam James (both Redruth) just four, whilst there are also a number of Launceston and St. Austell players in the squad, with Truro and Pirates Amateurs also having their players selected.