Cornwall Under 17’s continue their programme of matches on Wednesday evening at Polson Bridge against Devon.
Age Grade Cup Finals Winners
Celebrating the various winners of this season’s competitions.
Under 14;
Under 15;
Under 15 Plate Winners Newquay Hornets RFC
Under 15 Bowl Winners Launceston RC
Colts;
Colts Shield Winners sponsored by Trelawny’s Army – Launceston RC
Colts Plate Winners sponsored by Trelawny’s Army – Bude RFC
Colts Bowl Winners sponsored by Trelawny’s Army – Camborne RFC
Cornwall Girls U.18 show promise against Devon
Cornwall U18s Girls Vs Devon U18s Girls Sunday 12th January 2025
The Cornwall Team had travelled away to Okehampton RFC for the second fixture in the
2024/25 County season with a 2.30 pm fixture on a cold but sunny winters morning.
Cornwall Kicked off into the sun for the first half with Devon gaining possession and moving
swiftly into some good phase play. Within minutes Devon broke the line and headed for the
try line, brought down just short the Devon player has managed to cross the whitewash for
Devon’s first score of the game. Cornwall regrouped under the posts seeking possession in
the next phases, play moved swiftly backwards and forwards in the middle of the pitch and
again Devon scoring somewhat against the run of play.
Suddenly Cornwall came alive going through double figure phase play often, and the inevitable pressure told and co-captain Rosie Allen Crossed for Cornwall first score of the game which was converted by second row Ruby Lambrick.
After the kick off Cornwall again seemed to dominate Devon with both forward power and intricate back play combining to add pressure which the Devon Girls responded with a defensive masterclass. However,
Devon spirited defence couldn’t control the rampant Cornwall Girls with Rosie Allen crossing for Cornwall second converted by Maisy Provest.
The second half again started with scores equal and all to play for, Cornwall again went
through many phases and seemed to continue off from the late surge of the first half with
Devon again defending a positive Cornwall side looking to take the lead. The game had by
this time moved close to the end with both coaching teams clearly on edge with such a tight
game but Devon’s perseverance paying off with two late tries to seal the game and retain the
treasured Tamar Cup.
Cornwall Coaching staff however were overjoyed at the progress of the team from this seasons tough first fixture away to Gloucestershire
Cornwall Under 18’s round up
Cornwall U18 South West Tournament Round Up
Paul Howard, Team Manager
The U18 season for Cornwall is now complete. We had three very enjoyable games at Hartpury, but overall we have to look back and know we didn’t play to our full potential for long enough periods over the games. When it clicked in the 2nd half of the first game, 1st half on the 2nd game and patches of the 3rd game, we were the best side on display over all the counties, but at other times we may have been considered one of the worst. We scored some great team tries, were dogged when defending our own line, showed some real power in the scrums and were clinical in the line-out. There were plenty of positives for all the players to take from playing for Cornwall.
Thank you to all the boys and parents for their commitment to train and travel.
After our last game the SW selectors shortlisted players to move forward to SW trials at the end of Jan. Although we would have liked more, well done to the five below who were selected:
Archie Beetles
Ola Phillips
Oli Wells
Joe Horne
Will Geddes-Brown
Best of luck for the next stage.
Results
Game 1 v Dorset & Wilts
Final score 20-15
Try Scorers : Lewis, Murray, Bennett, Holland
Game 2 v Oxfordshire
Final score 20-25
Try Scorers : Dawson, Wells, Lewis, Jago
Game 3 v Somerset
Final score 20-20
Try Scorers : Collins, Holland, Penalty Try, Fletcher
Playing Squad: Archie Beetles, Ola Phillips, Leon Holland, Max Walker, Toby Collins, Dan Davey, Joe Horne, Oli Wells, Matt Walker, Pax McDowell, Will Pellow, Jake Shirlow, Will Geddes-Brown, Ben Dawson, Pete Fletcher, Jake Walker, Alfie Middlewood, Jacob Bennetts, Max Bennett, Jowan Kerry, Ethan Taylor, Tristan Jago, Jack Old, Cohan Wallace, Oshi Baker, Ewan Murray, Barney Lewis.
Cornwall U.18s side to play Somerset this Sunday
Cornwall Under 18s play their Somerset counterparts this Sunday at Hartpury in their final South West county match.
Good luck to the team and best wishes for SW trials selection.
Cornwall make great start to Hartpury games
Cornwall U18 v Dorset & Wilts U18
Report by Paul Howard Team Manager
Sunday was our first game in this year’s U18 SW tournament. Drawn against Dorset & Wilts, we made the long trip to Hartpury College expecting a tough game, after losing to the same side as U17’s earlier in the year.
Cornwall were very slow to get going and for the first 15mins they struggled to get out of their own half, losing the ball in contact or exit poorly. On the positive side, the scrum was dominant, the boys put their bodies on the line and defended heroically holding the ball up over the line 3 times. However, Dorset & Wilts managed to cross the whitewash for 2 well deserved tries.
With the vocal travelling crowd fearing the worst, Cornwall’s nerves settled. The ball handling and decision making improved, and they started to play themselves back into the game. Now on the front foot and in the opposition half, they applied pressure to the opposition defence with the forwards continuing to dominate at scrum time and backs stating to interchange with fluidity, leading to our first try just before half time.
In the 2nd half, the players confidence grew, and Cornwall had Dorset & Wilts constantly under pressure, with destructive carries from the forwards and the backs slicing through the gain line regularly. Having had the majority of possession, they also found the cutting edge with some defence splitting passes allowing Cornwall to score three more team tries, after strong build up play.
Dorset & Wilts came back with thrilling try right on the final whistle by which time it was too late, and the Cornish contingent celebrated the win with gusto all the way back to the Duchy.
Final score 20-15
Team : Archie Beetles (Capt), Max Walker, Toby Collins, Joe Horne, Oli Wells, Will Pellow, Jake Shirlow, Will Geddes-Brown, Jake Walker, Jacob Bennetts, Max Bennett, Jowan Kerry, Ethan Taylor, Jack Old, Barney Lewis, Leon Holland, Ola Phillips, Peter Fletcher, Tristan Jago, Alfie Middlewood, Cohan Wallace, Ewan Murray, Matt Wright
Try Scorers : Lewis, Murray, Bennett, Holland
Our next game is on the 15th Dec @ Hartpury v Berkshire. 14:00 KO.
Cornwall Girls Under 18 side to play Gloucestershire
Good luck to our Girls Under 18 side playing up in Gloucestershire tomorrow.
Cornwall Under 18’s side to face Dorset & Wilts – result
Cornwall Under 18s play their opening fixture in this season’s County Championship when they face Dorset & Wilts this Sunday at Hartpury College.
We wish the team the very best for this season’s campaign.
UPDATE – Cornwall Under 18’s win 20 – 15, congratulations guys.
Cornwall Girls U.18 Rugby County Team -Updated
Cornwall Girls Under 18 Rugby County Team
2024/25
Dear Head Coaches, & Teacher,
We would be grateful if you would nominate girls to attend the County Trials.
Players must be prompt to registration which will be open half an hour before the above trial times on the selection dates to collect their bibs. It will close 10 minutes before the session starts: all sessions start promptly so if you are late you may be excluded from the trial.
Player Eligibility
To be able to play for Cornwall a player must be registered with the RFU, have previously participated in contact rugby, and either live in Cornwall or play for a Cornish Club.
U18 players were aged 17 years old on the 1st September 2024 in school Year 12 or at college.
All players nominated for the trials who attend must have fully completed consent form (by a parent/guardian) & nomination form (by their Head coach and/or PE Teacher) before they can participate. Forms should be submitted electronically to cozetteshros@live.co.uk from the contact email addresses supplied on the form – information submitted on the nomination form will be checked with the relevant Head coach if it comes from an alternative email address, especially the sign-off to play.
As in previous seasons to give the players a positive, focused trial environment we will be asking parents and coaches to stay well back from the pitches at each venue.
Starting Sunday 27th October at Truro College for Cornwall Assessment. 12.30 – 2pm
Squad selection Sunday 10th November 2024 (Remembrance Sunday), 12.30 – 2pm
PLEASE BE PROMPT FOR STARTING AT 12:30PM.
Training dates and venues:
Friday 29th November 2024 at Truro College –Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.
Friday 10th January 2025 at Truro College – Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.
Friday 14th February 2025 at Truro College – Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.
Match Dates:
1st December 2024 away to Gloucestershire at Cheltenham Tigers on the 4G 1pm warm up for a 2pm Kick Off.
12th January 2025 away to Devon
16th February 2025 away to Somerset
Match day Matches and times TBC
Deadlines: All nomination and consent forms must be emailed to cozetteshros@live.co.uk by 11th October 2024 at 5pm.
If anyone has any issues, please contact Cozy.
Any applications received after the deadline will unfortunately not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Regards,
Cozette Shrosbree
County U18s Team Manager
Mobile – 07840457495
Please contact Cozette Shrosbree by email (see above), she will forward the forms detailed below for completion and return.
Consent to Participate Form
Nomination Form
Cornwall Under 17s to take on Dorset & Wilts
Cornwall Under 17s travel to Chippenham RFC on Sunday to take on Dorset & Wilts.
Best of luck on the road lads.
