Jason Leonard Cup
Cornwall U.20, 45 – 15 Devon U.20
Cornwall regain the Brunel Cup scoring 7 tries against their cross-Tamar rivals.
Cornwall Under 20’s name side to play Devon this Sunday
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2026 finally gets underway with their rearranged first fixture in the Jason Leonard Cup. The team hosts local rivals Devon for their first pool game of the competition on Sunday 29th March 2026. The game will be played at Redruth RFC with a 1430 kick off time.
CRFU President Andy Reed said, “It will be great to get this season underway with this rearranged fixture against our next-door neighbours Devon. Unfortunately, the weather meant that the condition of several of the pitches throughout the county were not available. Understandably host clubs have their own league fixtures to play, and we are very grateful that they allow county matches to be played at their venues”.
Cornwall had named Jack Jenkin (Helston) as the captain for the season, alongside him a new player this season, Oscar Marr from Penzance and Newlyn, who was the vice-captain. However, an injury to Jack in the warmup game v Cornwall Clubs means Jack is no longer available. Oscar will take over as captain and vice-captain will be Jack Sheratt from Helston.
Coach Rich Kevern said – “This will be a 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 along with a few players from last season. Devon have had the advantage of playing one fixture already, having taken on Somerset at Sidmouth RFC”.
Cornwall’s coaching set up this season, is well established Rich Kevern as the head coach, and ex U20 player and 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 again with Rich, and joining the team is Jack Hazelton another county player assisting Brad with the forwards. LJ Collick remains as the team manager.
Cornwall Captain Oscar Marr said, – “It was an honour to be asked to be vice-captain of the side for this season, however due to the unfortunate injury to Jack I will now be taking on the role of Captain for this game. 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 29th, we have a big task ahead of us but I’m confident in our ability”.
Cornwall ‘s second pool game will be Somerset away on Sunday 19th April at Burnham on Sea RFC with a 1430 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. Any player who is named in match day squad during the season at level 4 i.e. Camborne or Redruth first team, makes them ineligible for consideration for the competition. That means this season alone we have lost about 10 potential players. 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. 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.
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 the CRFU in the first instance.
Email – commercial-development@crfu.co.uk
Bill Hooper
Cornwall RFU Assistant Hon Sec
23/03/2026
Cornwall U20 v Devon U20
Sunday 29th March @ Redruth RFC 1430 kick off.
| 1 | Rosko Troughton | Helston |
| 2 | Ted Hocking | Penzance & Newlyn |
| 3 | Callum Johns | Launceston |
| 4 | Ed Boaden | Helston |
| 5 | Oli Wells | Redruth |
| 6 | Jack Sherratt (Vice Captain) | Helston |
| 7 | Oli Mount | Penryn |
| 8 | Fin Robinson | Redruth |
| 9 | Callum Phillips | Wadebridge Camels |
| 10 | Oscar Marr (Captain) | Penzance & Newlyn |
| 11 | Jack Jones | Penryn |
| 12 | Robbie Paul | Redruth |
| 13 | Sam Blake | Truro |
| 14 | Bracken Headland | Newquay Hornets |
| 15 | Barney Lewis | Newquay Hornets |
| 16 | Leo Armstrong-Lever | Helston |
| 17 | Archie Beetles | Wadebridge Camels |
| 18 | Riley Raikes | St Austell |
| 19 | Dan Kent | Wadebridge Camels |
| 20 | Joel Pryor | Redruth |
| 21 | Alfie Brooksbank | Camborne |
| 22 | Ethan Taylor | Redruth |
| 23 | Dan Navas | St Austell |
| TR | Harry Derry | Wadebridge Camels |
| TR | Telio Jenkins | St Ives |
| TR | Jamie Trewin | Helston |
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Brad Howe, David Mankee, Jack Hazelton
Team Manager LJ Collick
Medical cover – Hen Gard + Ronnie Bartlett
Kit – Paul Hurrell + Colin Hatch, Photographer Simon Bryant, Match Day filming David Burrows, Multimedia – Kevin Bishop
Forthcoming fixtures Under 20s & Tamar Cup
Cornwall fixtures are coming fast and farious as we enter the final few weeks of the current rugby season.
Sunday 29 March sees Cornwall Under 20s play Devon Under 20s in the Jason Leonard Cup and also for the Brunel Cup. Kick off is 2:30 pm at Redruth RFC.
On Saturday 4 April, Cornwall travel across the Tamar to Brickfields to play Devon in the Tamar Cup, kick-off is 2:30 pm. Trelawny’s Army are running a supporters coach to this game. https://www.trelawnysarmy.org/supporters-gravel-to-the-tamar-cup/
Fan link for purchase of tickets v Kent
The Fan Base link to purchase tickets for Cornwall’s Bill Beaumont Cup match on Saturday May 23rd at Camborne RFC, kick-off 2 pm is now available via the lin below.
Save £1 off the standard £10 gate charge via Fan Base.
Under 20s new date v Devon U.20
The re-arranged Jason Leonard Cup match between Cornwall Under 20s and Devon Under 20s will now take place on Sunday 29th MARCH, at Redruth RFC, kick-off 2:30 pm.
Fixtures Update
Cornwall Senior XV fixtures are now confirmed for Bill Beaumont Cup and Exeter Chiefs games.
Cornwall Under 20s v Devon Under 20s
Cornwall Under 20s open their Jason Leonard Cup campaign against old foes Devon at Redruth RFC on Sunday 22nd February 2:30 pm kick-off.
Entry by Programme £5, with Under 16s free entry.
Also up for grabs on the day will be the Brunel Cup, which for the last three seasons has resided in Devon, so time for a return to Cornwall.
Team news nearer the time. We look forward to your support on the day to cheer on our lads who have been working hard in training.
Fixtures 2026: Jason Leonard Cup Championship
Sun 22nd Feb, Cornwall U.20 v Devon U. 20 @ Redruth RFC 2:30 pm
Sun 19th Apr, Somerset U.20 v Cornwall U.20 @ Burnham-on-Sea 2:30 pm
Post code for Burnham-on-Sea ground for travelling support is: TA8 2BS
President’s XV defeat Crawshays Welsh
Cornwall President’s XV, 27 – 19 Crawshay’s Welsh
By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground
In an entertaining game the President’s XV got the better of their Welsh visitors on a heavy, sticky Camborne pitch.
Playing up the slope first half the President’s XV enjoyed early pressure, however as is often the case in games when players come together at short notice the error count was high.
Eventually the President’s XV got the first try scored by Redruth’s Finn Wolstencroft from a short-range drive.
A sweeping move from the President’s XV deserved a score with centres Cam Fogden, Jamie Stanlake and scrum-half Ben Rosevear all involved, only desperate Crawshay’s defence denying the try.
Crawshay’s came more into the game, a fine run down the grandstand touchline by Kristian Jones led up to their opening try scored by skipper Matt Jacobs. Joseph Scrivens adding the extras for the lead.
Crawshay’s continued to press President’s full-back Ben Wragg had to be alert to prevent a Crawshay’s try touching down in goal.
Just before half-time Crawshay’s got their second try through wing Ben Evans, Scrivens again on the money with the conversion. 14-5 to Crawshay’s at the break.
The President’s XV got off to a great start at the beginning of the second half. Fine play from Ben Plummer and Stanlake set up Rosevear for an unconverted try.
A yellow card for Crawshay’s put them under further pressure, Ben Hancock went close for the President’s XV before Hector Bright having just come on powered over for an unconverted try and regain the lead for the President’s XV.
Bright then managed to exploit some confusion in the Crawshay’s line to bag his second try of the game before the industrious Hancock completed the President’s haul of tries which Oscar Marr converted.
Crawshay’s had the final say when Evans went in at the corner late in the game. St. Austell’s centre Jamie Stanlake was named man-of-the-match.
Cornwall PresidentsXV: Ben Wragg, Ben Plummer, Cam Fogden, Jamie Stanlake, Ollie Bebbington, Oscar Marr, Ben Rosevear; Declan Prowse, Rory Mead, Olly Derry, Tom Daniel, Mark Vian (Capt), Charlie Tummon, Ben Hancock, Finn Wolstencroft.
Replacements (all used): Levent Bulut, Ethan Pearce-Cowley, Archie Rolls, Rupert Edwards, Hector Bright, Dan Tyrrell, Ed Cooke.
Crawshay’s Welsh: Lewis Bates, Ben Evans, Matthew Jacobs (Capt), Kristian Jones, Dan Dunmore, Joseph Scrivens, Jakob Williams; Lewis Pryce-Jones, Aneurin Jenkins, Josh Gay, Seth Butler, Jake Duffy, Will Gregory, Shaun Tennant, Evren Ozbilen.
Replacements (all used): Archie Ivens, Efan Passmore, Michael Van den Berg, Logan Woskett, Dylan Roberts, Reuben Lynch, Kallum Rosser, Jake Lloyd.
Referee: Will Williams (Cornwall RRS)
CRFU President’s XV to play Crawshay’s Welsh
Congratulations to all the players selected to play this Saturday. Kick-off 1:30 pm at Camborne RFC. Entry £10 on the gate, under 16s free entry.
Crawshay’s squad listed below;
CRFU helps beat the flood
With many Cornish rugby pitches unplayable following the recent horrendous weather the CRFU hired all weather pitches to allow some clubs who had been worst affected to play rugby on 31st January. There was no charge to the clubs who played.
Four games took place at Callywith College while Truro College staged two games. At Callywith two Colts games took up the morning session whilst two senior games were played in the afternoon. It was only possible to play one Colts game and one Senior game at Truro.
Teams ranging from St Just to Launceston, Saltash to Bude and all points in-betwen took part. In total with six games taking place we think something like 500 of our rugby community comprising players, coaches, physios, touch judges and supporters enjoyed their fix of rugby. In addition Will Hancock a recent graduate of the recent Ready2Ref course held at St Austell made his senior refereeing debut.
Many thanks to all who made this possible and in particular Dave Saunter (pictured above with Bodmin RFC players) and Lee Maher for their sterling work on and off the field
