Cornwall Clubs XV 33 – 26 Cornwall U.20s
A great game closely fought.
Thanks to St. Austell RFC for staging and to the supporters for turning out on an unpleasant night wetherwise.
Cornwall U.20s v Cornwall Clubs XV
Cornwall Clubs XV selectors have put together a great side for this Wednesday’s game against Cornwall U.20s at St. Austell RFC, kick-off 7:30 pm. Gates open 6 pm. Adults £2. Under 16s Free entry.
Cornwall Under 20s have named the following squad for this fixture.
Congratulations to all the players on their selection.
Pete Joyce appointed Clubs XV Team Manager
New Cornwall Clubs XV Team Manager and Head Coach
Cornwall RFU are delighted to announce the appointment of Pete Joyce as the Cornwall Clubs XV Team Manager and Head Coach.
Pete is incredibly well known and respected within the Cornish rugby community. His stella playing career took him to some of the top clubs in the south west, these included Cornish Pirates, Taunton and Redruth. Apart from playing for Cornwall, Pete also played for England Counties.
Over recent years Pete has built a very strong personal reputation for helping to develop players and supporting the community game. He still regularly plays at Redruth Albany.
Kevin Thomas, Chair of Representative Rugby said “The CRFU are delighted to appoint Pete into the Cornwall Clubs role. He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience and he will provide real leadership to the Clubs XV squad”
For information: The Cornwall Clubs XV is selected from players playing at level 8 & 9 (Counties 2 Cornwall, Counties 3 Cornwall).
Vacancy – Cornwall Clubs XV Team Manager – Voluntary Position
CRFU are seeking to appoint a well organised motivated individual to manage and support our Cornwall Clubs XV.
For clarity the Cornwall Clubs XV plays a small number of fixtures each season and is selected from players in Counties 2 Cornwall – Level 8 & Counties 3 Cornwall – Level 9.
The principal elements of the role will involve:
• Organising fixtures (Eg Opposition, Date, Venue, Kit, Officials, Refreshments)
• Liaising with host clubs (Home fixtures) to ensure that fixtures are delivered to a high standard
• Establish a Coaching structure, Squad Selectors and Team Physios
• Work closely with other CRFU post holders (Eg Commercial Development, Social Media, Rugbysafe)
• Plan and organise travel for away fixtures
• Assist with the management of the various squad selections that are established during the season
The postholder will report directly to the Representative Rugby Committee; these meetings are held monthly (Sept-June).
Individuals interested in the role are invited to submit their expression of interest direct to Kevin Thomas (Chair of Representative Rugby) via email kjc.thomas@aol.com .
In addition, please feel free to have an informal chat with Kevin on 07565 156469 to discuss/ask any questions regarding any aspects of the role.
Closing date for Expressions of interest 21st September 2025.
Cornwall Clubs XV’s defeat Devon Deaf XV
Cornwall Clubs v Devon Deaf @ Tavistock
By Stuart Hood
Devon Deaf hosted Cornwall Clubs for their final game of the season at Tavistock RFC. Cornwall clubs were guided by Tate Richardson (St Austell) and Mal Roberts (Truro) and quickly found their stride. After some early pressure Cornwall spun the ball wide to left wing Dan Navas who opened the scoring under the posts with Justyn Irons converting.
Shortly after, a strong scrummage from Clubs taking the ball against the head play was taken through a number of phases and following a mazey run by Dan Navas, St Austell scrum half Joe Welch dived over which was duly converted to give Clubs an early 0-14 lead.
After just under half an hour Justin Irons made a break from a turnover penalty inside the 22 and found Navas out wide to score his second. Irons converting for a 0-21 lead.
Devon responded with a well taken line out and drive bringing them back to 5-21.
Cornwall finished the half strongly picking up a loose kick which was returned through Justyn Irons, and Dan Navas completed a first half hat trick.
This was quickly followed by the strong running Tyler Tresidder (Lankelly-Fowey) and Irons converting to finish the half 5-35.
Cornwall started the second half strongly snapping up a turn over bringing right wing Adi Adeneikas into the the game showing a clean pair of heels, Irons converting 5-42.
With just under three quarters of the game players Tyler Croft (Newquay) started another move with a trademark barrelling run which was followed by some slick hands between backs and forwards, with captain Aaron McPherson popping up and with the try line at his mercy he popped inside to Navas for his fourth try. Irons converting 5-49
As the game moved in to the final quarter some fine interplay led to Archie Doidge (Liskeard) crashing over under the posts and Irons converted 5-56
In the final 5 minutes following some strong pressure Devon nipped in in the corner to bring the final score to 10-56.
Cornwall Clubs XV
1. Scott Pearce St. Austell Sinners
2. Archie Doidge Liskeard-Looe
3. Cadan Brown Lankelly-Fowey
4. Aaron McPherson (c) Newquay Hornets
5. Yestin Hutchings Liskeard-Looe
6. Callum Varcoe Perranporth
7. Izaak Spears Roseland
8. Tyler Croft Perranporth
9. Joe Welch St. Austell Sinners
10. Justyn Irons Perranporth
11. Dan Navas St. Austell Sinners
12. Tyler Tresidder Lankelly-Fowey
13. Charlie Reynolds St. Austell Sinners
14. Adi Andreikenas Perranporth
15. James Johnson Liskeard-Looe
16. Ed Llewelyn Roseland
17. Daubroy Delahunty Lankelly-Fowey
18. Lee Pascoe Newquay Hornets
19. Jack Grigg St. Austell Sinners
Cornwall Clubs XV v St. Ives
Cornwall Clubs XV squad to play St. Ives tonight in Feast Monday match.
Clubs XV overcome Under 20s
Cornwall U20 XV 8 – 29 Cornwall Clubs XV
Report by Terry Williams at Hayle RFC
The Cornwall U20’s returned to the field last evening for a warm up game against a strong
Cornwall clubs XV,eventually going down 8 -29. Both teams played some entertaining rugby
in from of a crowd of around 200 spectators. The clubs were just a bit too strong in the set
piece for the U20’s, who fielded a number of 18-year-old players. Coach Ritchie Kevern said
that it was about the performance rather than the result.
U20’s had opportunities to cross the try line but during the first half were unable to due so,
they were simply not strong enough to force their way over. Half time saw the teams going
in with the U20’s just 3 points behind, at 0-3.
The second half saw the clubs take a strong lead courtesy of 2 converted tries to make the
score 3 – 17. However, U20’s then hit back with a penalty and an unconverted try to bring
the score back to 8 17.
The final quarter saw the Clubs XV add 2 further tries, with one converted to make the final
score 8 – 29.
Although defeated there were positives for coaches Kevern and Gendall, particularly in the
tackle department. This was a very young team and around 12 players who will feature later
this season, being away at university and unavailable.
Further training sessions will take place on Sunday mornings at Truro College and there will
be one more warm up game at Hayle v Camborne School of Mines.
A further report from Stuart Hood Cornwall Clubs XV Team Manager
On a clear evening at Hayle RFC Cornwall U20s and Cornwall Clubs met as preparation for this years U20s Championship. Cornwall U20s fielded a strong squad giving a number of players their first opportunity to represent current County Champions.
Cornwall Clubs were forced into and early change with fullback Ollie Roots from Perranporth coming off giving Veor’s Bevin Stone an early start. Dominant scrummaging from the off put Cornwall U20s under a great deal of pressure with the front row of Akiva Eaton, Axel Nicks and Matt Penrose showing their experience and power. A string of penalties at the breakdown kept Clubs in the U20s 22 leading to fly-half Declan Simmonds scoring the first points after 15 mins. 0-3
Strong defence at the breakdown from U20s limited chances for Clubs however strong carries from Perranporth centre Tommy Job and from Veor’s scrum half Luke Johnson kept Clubs on the front foot.
Half time brought a raft of changes with a new front row – Callum Looker, Chesney King, Tommy Gape, and Lewis Woolaway in the second row, Kyle Pointer and Billy Bromfield in the back row.
Stevie Trenoweth stepped in at 9.
At the start of the second half there was a change in fortunes in the scrum with U20s putting Clubs under pressure and their three quarters to the fore taking U20s within 5m of the try line.
However, Clubs strong defence ably led by all action Captain Sam Bartle took play back into U20s half. A lightning break from Luke Johnson carried on by Kris Evans, brought several forward phases before Camborne Crusaders scrum half Stevie Trenoweth dummied and dived over from the base of a ruck, Declan Simmonds converted leaving the score 0-10 after 60 mins.
Just five minutes later Clubs made a strong break on the left and after a number of phases Billy Bromfield found a gap and popped up to Tommy Gape to crash over. Simmonds duly converted 0-17
Not to be outdone Cornwall U20 hit back through Finn Deavin from the restart scoring out wide with the conversion hitting the post 5-17.
The try of the evening came on 70 minutes with Perranporth winger Kris Evans gathering a kick on the half way and showing a clear pair of heels as he raced through a tiring defence.
Cornwall Clubs closed the game with Perranporth centres combing as Ben Jones found a gap near the try line to send Tommy Job over with Luke Johnson converting to leave the final score Cornwall U20s 8- Cornwall Clubs 29 with Harry Walsh-Newton kicking Cornwall U20s penalty.
Cornwall Clubs XV 17 – 24 Torbay Sharks XV
Cornwall Clubs XV v Torbay Sharks.
1 Callum Looker – Crusaders, 2 Tyler Dower – Crusaders 3 John Budd – Illogan Park, 4 Ed Llewelyn- Roseland, 5 Damien Rowe – Veor – Holman, 6 Kyle Pointer – St Just, 7 Dean Rainey St Ives, 8 Olly Brooks – Bodmin, 9 Dan Jane – Lankelly-Fowey, 10 Adam Harris – St Ives, 11 Oakley Smitham – Crusaders, 12 Josh Taylor – Bodmin, 13 Billy O’Meara – Illogan Park,14 Jacob Ninnis – St. Ives 15 Max Cowling – Bodmin.
Replacements: 16 Lachlan Blacklaw – Bodmin, 17 Morgan Gatrix – Crusaders, 18 James Curnow – Crusaders 19 Stevie Trenoweth – Illogan Park, 20 Dom Tresidder – Crusaders 21 James Taylor – Bodmin
Cornwall Clubs XV 17 – 24 Torbay Sharks XV
Match Report & Photos Stuart Hood
Cornwall Clubs representing eight clubs took on an experienced Torbay Sharks featuring a number of players with South West 1 experience at Bodmin RFC.
With the weather encouraging running rugby and Torbay Sharks playing down the slope an even first 20 ended with Sharks building phases and pressure. A scrum against the head led to the Sharks 8 charging down the blind-side and after a series of pens Sharks crashed over at the posts with a conversion giving Torbay an early 7 point lead.
With some strong play and Sharks gaining dominance in the scrum it was outstanding defence from Clubs that held strong until the 40th minute with the Sharks inside centre crashing over under the posts giving Torbay a 14 – 0 lead. The first ten minutes of the second half led to two more Sharks tries and a 24 – 0. Even after losing captain Olly Brooks to a HIA on 50 minutes Cornwall Clubs turned the tide and after a number of phases Illogan centre Billy O’Meara scored out wide to bring Clubs back into the game.
As pressure built a loose pass was pounced on by St Ives fly half Adam Harris and he controlled his kick ahead to score in the corner bringing clubs back to 10-24. With pressure building down the slope and after a series of drives Camborne Crusaders prop Callum Looker crashed followed by an Adam Harris conversion taking the score to 17-24. With clubs pushing for a fourth try Torbay Sharks held out to take the victory.
Onen hag oll
Stuart Hood (Team Manager)
