Please find below links for clubs to nominate their Volunteers for this year’s awards. Nominations close on Sunday 23rd February 2020.
How to nominate your Volunteer
Mitsubishi Volunteer of the Year 2020 Nomination form on-line
Rugby Football Union
by Bill Hooper
Please find below links for clubs to nominate their Volunteers for this year’s awards. Nominations close on Sunday 23rd February 2020.
How to nominate your Volunteer
Mitsubishi Volunteer of the Year 2020 Nomination form on-line
by Bill Hooper
The County U15 selection process has been ongoing by watching club/school games, plus the satellite/DPP sessions and the festivals.
However, in the interests of being open and transparent we are asking for nominations from club/school coaches of players who are not currently part of the DPP/skills programme but feel are of the ability of County/Academy standard.
Clubs/schools as a guide should not be nominating players en mass and should be directed to the standard of County/Academy and are not currently part of our DPP/Skills programme. Hope that makes sense and please could nominations be sent to richsiveter@hotmail.com
by Bill Hooper
Luke Cowan-Dickie was today named in Eddie Jones England squad for the 2020 Nations.
Sadly, Jack Nowell was not named in the squad as he has to undergo an ankle operation.
by Bill Hooper
To download the forms for participation in this season’s CB Festivals please click on the following links
Any problems please go to the Girls Development Page in the link to contact via the Facebook group.
by Bill Hooper
Tonight’s Cornwall Club Select v Launceston Ladies has been cancelled due to water logged pitch. Please spread the word.
by Bill Hooper
Cornwall’s youngest stars ran out for their final friendly, before taking on Devon on January the 26th in the Jason Leonard Cup. This bruising and physical affair proved to be a rewarding one, as Cornwall came off 32 – 22 winners, reports Elliot Trotman at Hayle RFC
Cornwall found themselves on Fire’s five-metre line early on through poor hands. The ’20s showed patience and were rewarded as hooker James Lambourn muscled his way over for the opening score, with captain Aaron Simmonds adding the extras.
This was certainly a wake-up call for the Fire Service who levelled the scores instantly from a pick and go from the back of a scrum.
Soon after Cornwall found themselves with a penalty in front of the sticks from a hand in the ruck penalty, this was converted by Simmonds to take the score to 10 – 7.
Cornwall’s defence was tested throughout the game, but first-up tackles were consistent and the Fire Service found this difficult to break down. As a result, Fire’s fly-half took a shot at a drop goal which leveled the scores.
The ‘20s drew last blood right before the half, as the second row Mawgan Osborne went over to make the score 15-10 at the break.
The beginning of the second half saw a very different Fire Service, a Fire service that was quick and alert. Handling errors from the ‘20s led to the Fire going under the posts, resulting in the ‘20s going behind for the first time in the match.
From poor hands to quick hands, the ‘20s bounced back as Fraser Nottle beat his man on the outside to score in the corner putting Cornwall back in front. Simmons delivered the extras to make the score 22 – 17.
Tom Spiers made an instant impact off the bench, scoring from a pick and go giving Cornwall a two-score lead. Simmonds once again adding the two points.
The Fire Service found themselves dead and buried when a clumsy penalty led to a Simmonds’ three points and a big gap to chase with little time remaining. However, they didn’t go down without a fight and were rewarded for their efforts with another try, but it proved too little too late.
The referee’s final whistle saw Cornwall worthy winners 32 – 22 .
Speaking after the game skipper Aaron Simmonds said. “We learnt a lot. We didn’t target the win, we wanted a performance, we showed that tonight!
Looking towards the Devon game Simmonds was enthusiastic following his teams’ win.
“The boys are positive after tonight’s game, we can certainly take what we learnt from this performance and use it against Devon. There’s still lots to work on, but with training on Sunday we will certainly have momentum going into next weeks’ game.”
The ‘20s game v Devon will be played at Ivybridge on the 26th of January with a 1400 kick off time. It will certainly be a must-watch game.
by Bill Hooper
Cornwall Under 20s had an excellent run-out on Wednesday evening under the lights at Hayle defeating a very good Cornwall Fire & Rescue XV containing several well-established players by 32-22, reports Bill Hooper at Hayle RFC
The squad played some exciting rugby with a willingness to attack when the opportunity presented itself.
The key now is to translate this form into the forthcoming Jason Leonard Cup games. With two games on the road and only one at home it will be a tough test for our Cornish lads.
After the final whistle coaches Tyler Gendall and Richie Kevern gave their thoughts on the game and the battles ahead. Gendall feels the boys are on the right track. “I feel that we are in a good place, we have had good numbers all the way through training from October onwards and the boys have brought in to what we want to do. The competition for places is red hot.
Gendall is pleased with the way his pack is shaping up. “We have got some big boys in the pack this year, good height in the lineout and players who love to carry the ball. Tonight we showed that when we get the platform we can unleash our potent backs who look very sharp.
For Richie Kevern it’s his second year coaching the under 20s and he is excited about the prospects. “We have got a proven half-back combination with James Murray and James Tucker, Tucks has been around the squad a while and has had National League experience, but we have also got other options in those positions as well. Our skipper Aaron Simmonds led well and brought his experience to the side.
Kevern also enthused about patterns of play put into place and the willingness to maintain the pressure in the red-zone. “The boys really upped the tempo at the right moments going through the phases and keeping good ball retention against a physical side. We learnt a lot last month when playing a good Redruth XV.
Thoughts now turn to the game at Ivybridge on Sunday 26th January, kick-off 2 pm. “We will have another session this Sunday and look to put our game plan in place. Selection will be tough with so many lads putting their hands up. You don’t need any motivation for a Cornwall v Devon game, a cross Tamar battle is always one to savour.”
by Bill Hooper
by Bill Hooper
The annual Tamar Cup match against Devon will now take place on Tuesday 28th April at St. Austell RFC kick-off 7:30 pm
by Bill Hooper
Sunday’s Girls Development Day at Truro College for U.13, U.15 & U.18 proved to be very successful. Jonny Stephenson Cornwall’s Rugby Development Officer was delighted with the turnout. He remarked ” Wow! 116 girls attended the development session this afternoon at Truro College! Great to see so many smiling faces!
A big thank you to all the coaches-Jonny, Neil, Phil, Ross Tucknott, Ronan, Dave Roberts, JP, and the other Camborne coach! (sorry I couldn’t remember your name)