Cornwall storm into the Bill Beaumont Cup final scoring seven tries.
Full report to follow.
John Lander – R.I.P. – Funeral Details
It is with great sadness that the CRFU have learned of the passing of John Lander. John was for many season’s First Aid Man for the county side, he was also a CRFU Vice-President.
The President and everyone at the CRFU wish to express their sincerest condolences to John’s family and friends at this time.
John’s funeral will take place on 23rd May at 1:30 pm at Fore Street Chapel, St. Ives.
Alvin Williams – R.I.P. – Funeral Details
It is with great sadness, that we have learned this week, of the passing of former county player Alvin Williams.
Alvin was a powerful and athletic lock forward who played 50 times for Cornwall, including the county final in 1958 against Warwickshire.
He played an astonishing, in modern days, 871 times for Penzance & Newlyn, a club he also captained.
He was a teacher by profession at Pool School and came through St. Luke’s College in Exeter for whom he also played.
He also played for South West Counties against Australia in 1958 at Home Park, a game that ended in a 3-all draw and then a year later against South Africa at Camborne, where he acquitted himself very well against the big burly Springbok forwards.
After his playing career he became a much respected referee.
He was also an excellent Water Polo player.
The President of the CRFU, John Sumnall wishes to express his sincerest condolences to Alvin’s family and friends at this sad time.
The funeral will be held on Monday 28th March at St. Mary’s Church Penzance at 2:30 pm. There follows a private cremation. The wake will be held at Westholme Clubhouse Penzance.
The Benji Memorial Walk
A few words from Up The Borough
We’re raising £10,000 to help underprivileged young people in the Falmouth and Penryn area to access life changing opportunities.
Dave ‘Benji’ Thomas was a terrific influence on many people’s life and his lasting legacy will be to keep on helping others. Fifty brave souls will attempt the Benji Memorial Walk on 30th April 2022, a thirty five mile challenge from Lizard Point to Pendennis Point – not for the faint hearted!!
Monies raised will go directly to helping disadvantaged young people in the Falmouth and Penryn area to access life changing opportunities. A cause very close to Benji’s heart and in the weeks before his sad passing a repeated determination that some action be taken.
Benji’s expertise and ability to “drench” you with enthusiasm will have touched thousands and they in turn will have modelled to many others . The Benji Memorial Walk typifies such legacy and so it goes on….
Cowan-Dickie & Nowell both named in England Calcutta Cup side
Eddie Jones has named both Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jack Nowell in his England side to face Scotland at Murrayfield in Saturday’s 6 Nations opener.
Cowan-Dickie will start the game, whilst Nowell will look to make an impact from the bench.
Congratulations to both players on their selection.
Dave Martin’s Headland Centre Appeal
David Martin would like to thank all those who donated to Chloe’s fund for the Headland Cancer Centre at Treliske. It has now reached £575! David still has a number of ties remaining, so, if anyone would like one in return for a donation, they can send David (davecmartin@hotmail.com) their address and he will forward you a tie. The Cornish Rugby Family, far and wide, has “come up trumps” yet again!
Kind regards,
David Martin
Handling a positive coronavirus test
Following consultation with Public Health England, the RFU have produced overview guidance which explains the actions required by a club following a positive COVID-19 test. There is also extended guidance available for clubs who have a confirmed COVID-19 test case.
The RFU request that clubs submit notification of all positives tests with in a club (including retrospective cases). This information is requested to allow the RFU to monitor the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 test occurring in clubs and ensure the club has the appropriate support.
Clubs can do this by filling out the Positive Test Notification Form.
My kidney and me
Andy Demaine, whom many of you will know has played and coached rugby, has written a book about his journey as a pioneer kidney transplant patient some 50 years ago which changed his perspective on life, becoming an activated patient and volunteer despite his young age, notably with Donor Cards and donation awareness.
Robin Stephenson – RIP
Cornwall RFU were sorry to learn that former Liskeard-Looe RFC Chairman, committee member and past player Robin Stephenson has passed away aged 79 following a short illness. Robin was brother-in-law to Chris Jewels, current Chairman of the CRFU Competitions Committee.
The funeral will take place on Friday 23rd July at Bodmin Crematorium 2:30 pm
Cornwall RFU wish to express their sincerest condolences to family and friends.
W.R. Sandow, Robotic Line Marking
We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a new robotic line marking
service – no more measuring, marking out with string or pushing the line marker!
This fully automatic system uses satellite signals and GPS to accurately map the
location and mark out precisely within 1cm accuracy, both on the initial marking and
subsequent remarking, using the stored data.
• The robot can work on natural grass and artificial surfaces.
• It can cope with soft ground and rough conditions
• Able to paint between fixed posts
• All sports templates are available
To enhance the line marking service we also offer;
• Addition of growth regulator to the paint to maintain the quality of
the lines for longer
• Printing your logos or text on the pitch in colour (subject to one-off
set up costs)
For more information please contact
Andrew Sandow at W R Sandow Ltd
07778 836706
