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RFU REFEREE TRAINING

Truro RFC Online — 2008-08-20T12:30:00+01:00

RFU REFEREE TRAINING

The RFU are running an Entry Level Referee Award Course at

PENZANCE & NEWLYN RFC

Sunday 7th September 2008
&
Sunday 14th September 2008

(9:30 – 4:00)

THE COURSE IS AN IDEAL INTRODUCTION TO REFEREEING FOR ALL LEVELS OF REFEREE FROM MINI/MIDI RIGHT THROUGH THE YOUTH AGE GROUPS AND THE ADULT GAME

BRING YOURSELF UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE EXPERIMENTAL LAWS. GET THE SEASON OFF TO THE RIGHT START FOR YOUR CLUB.

Details of the Entry Level Referee Award and booking forms can be found at this link:

http://www.rfu.com/referee

The course (the Entry Level Referee Award or ELRA) takes place over two full days (9:30 to 4:00) and includes classroom discussion and practical elements. The emphasis is on how to referee rather than what to referee. The better referees know when not to blow the whistle!

The programme for the day includes a practical element and covers the following:

Referee Roles, Responsibilities and Attitudes
Judgement and Materiality
Safety
Communication and Positioning
Problem Areas/Theory into Practice
Game Management and Control

Remember, without the Referee there really wouldn’t be a game!
For more information contact Nigel Cowley
RFU Referee Development Officer (South West) at
nigelcowley@rfu.com
or
07894 783378

CELEBRATION DINNER – FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2008 – FALMOUTH HOTEL

Truro RFC Online — 2008-07-28T17:35:36+01:00

To all member Clubs

CELEBRATION DINNER – FRIDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2008 – FALMOUTH HOTEL

The Cornwall Rugby Football Union is to celebrate 125 years with a Black Tie Dinner, to be held at The Falmouth Hotel on Friday 24th October 2008, 7.30 for 8 pm. The cost will be £25-00 per ticket and the hotel is offering reduced rates for Bed and Breakfast for the night. Your ladies will be very welcome.

The dinner will also celebrate the centenary of Cornwall’s first County Championship Final win over Durham and, subsequently representing Great Britain in the 1908 Olympic Games. There will be various guest speakers and entertainment. Many of Cornwall’s illustrious past players will attend, including members of the successful 1991 and 1999 teams. It will be an evening to renew old acquaintances and to reminisce.

Tickets are on sale on a “first come, first served basis” – demand is likely to be great!

Clubs are encouraged to purchase a table of 12 at £300.00

If you have any questions please contact:

Steve Floyd 07870 486392 (M) sf@truroschool.com

Ewart White 01209 713745 whitey43@talktalk.net

David Martin 01326 372956 07789 680946 (M) davecmartin@hotmail.com

Yours in Sport

D.K.A.Chatterton, President CRFU D.C.Martin, Chairman, Sub-Committee

CORNWALL RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION CELEBRATION DINNER – 24th October 2008-07-25

Name:- Address:-

I will require tickets at £25-00 each. ( Please make cheques payable to CRFU )

My party will be:-

Send this tear-off slip, with cheque, to Caroline Uren. 16 Holman Avenue, Camborne TR14 7JT, as soon as possible.

If you need overnight accommodation, please contact the Falmouth Hotel direct on 01326 312671

Truro RFC U15 players selected for Cornwall

Truro RFC Online — 2008-02-24T13:21:15+00:00

Truro RFC U15 players selected for Cornwall

12 boys from Truro RFC played in the U15 A and B county teams against Somerset at Newquay on Sunday 24th February.
Sam Burr, Josh Durant, Sam Hodge (capt), Ollie Seagrove and Aron Stuminski played for the A Team who narrowly lost 5-7. Tom Pascoe was selected but didn't play due to injury.
Luke Asbridge, Joe Flanagan, Jeremy Kneebone, Barney Lynock, Adam Smith and Jack Warren played for the B team who won 5-3.

Truro U15's continue to enjoy a very successful season having recently defeated Redruth 30-0 to reach the County final due to be played on the 16th March.

TRURO'S PROMOTION HOPES STILL ALIVE AFTER DOUR WIN

Truro RFC Online — 2008-02-21T19:48:02+00:00

Truro 13, Wellington 5

Truro kept alive their promotion hopes with a victory which was much more comfortable than the final scoreline might suggest.The visitors came determined to keep the score down and were helped by a rather indulgent referee who failed to take the appropriate action to stop the Somerset side from spoiling the game as a spectacle. Truro vice-chairman Nigel Whitford said: "They were over the moon to lose by just eight points, but our dressing room after the game was like a morgue.

"But then skipper Marco Danieli reminded them that they had actually won the game.

"Last season this was the sort of match we would have lost, but the players were disappointed they couldn't carry on playing the sort of rugby they produced the previous week at Crediton."

The only points in a dour first 40 minutes came from the boot of full-back Scott Martin who landed two penalty goals in the 10th and 22nd minutes respectively.

The second half was little better and the only real highlight was Truro's only try of the game after 55 minutes.

A fine move saw fly-half Joe Williamson send centre Owen Hambly in under the posts with Martin adding the simple conversion points.

Both sides then had a player sin-binned after a fracas with Truro second row Sam Parker joining his Wellington opposite number Dan Masters on the sidelines for 10 minutes.

Wellington did manage to get on the scoreboard taking advantage of a Truro error with centre John Evans crossing for a try wide out.

However, they never threatened to make any further inroads as the city side held on for their 11th win in 17 league outings this season.

Truro: S Martin; Trevail, Irons, Hambly, Trescothick; Williamson, Brandham; Gilbert, Geach, Scoble; W Martin, Parker; Tucker, Roseveare, Danielli (capt). Replacements (all used): Birkett, Carlyon, R Martin.

WEEKEND LEAGUE AND CUP DOUBLE FOR TRURO

Truro RFC Online — 2008-02-14T19:45:07+00:00

Penryn 0, Truro 19Crediton 5, Truro 29

A hat-trick of tries by winger Matt Trevail was the highlight of the city side's 10th league win of the season which leaves them just four points off top spot in what is turning out to be a very closely contested league.

It was the Devon club though who began the game the better but Truro's defence held firm.

And after weathering the initial Crediton storm they took the lead after 10 minutes when a catch and drive move saw prop Chizz Gilbert credited with the touchdown. Scott Martin added the conversion points from wide out on the touchline.

And when Trevail scored his first try after 25 minutes when he gathered Rikki Brandham's box kick Truro looked in command, especially as Martin kicked the conversion to give them a 14-0 advantage.

But in injury time Crediton got into the game with Ross Andrews scoring a try.

The second half though was all Truro as they completely outplayed the home side with some thrilling rugby.

After 55 minutes Trevail crossed for his second try after a brilliant handling move and 10 minutes from time the excellent Joe Williamson combined with Owen Hambly and Justin Irons to give Trevail his third try to complete his hat-trick of touchdowns.

Truro were still not finished and capped an outstanding display with their fourth try of the match when replacement hooker AJ Geach was driven over by his pack following a line out.

Even the home sponsors were impressed, treating the entire Truro squad to a welcome sports drink.

Truro: S Martin; Trevail, Irons, Hambly, Rowe; Williamson, Brandham; Gilbert, Birkett, Scoble; Parker, W Martin; Danielli, Temounaui, Allen. Replacememts: Paterson, Geach, Hoare.

And they will now meet Western Counties West side Bude at St Clement Hill on Easter Saturday with a place in the final of the revamped competition at stake against the winners of the Camborne-Wadebridge Camels semi-final.

Both teams had played tough away league games the day before and neither club wanted to play the delayed tie but the CRFU, fearful of further postponements, ordered the game to go ahead.

TRURO TAKE REVENGE TO KEEP ALIVE THEIR PROMOTION HOPES

Truro RFC Online — 2008-01-31T19:41:22+00:00

Truro 20, Falmouth 12TRURO kept alive their hopes of promotion from the Cornwall and Devon League as they convincingly avenged their defeat at Falmouth earlier in the season.

It was a crucial game for both clubs as both chase promotion to Western Counties West and it is the city side who have the momentum.

It was a disappointing display by the visitors who spent the majority of the match defending in their own half.

The weather was in deep contrast with Falmouth's last outing with glorious sunshine, no wind and a crowd of more than 200 eagerly anticipating the kick off as the teams warmed up and latecomers parked their car in the already packed ground.

It was the home team that took the initiative and impressed the audience with quick hands, spreading the ball to both sides of the pitch. Falmouth immediately had to defend very deeply and it wasn't long before the home supporters cheered as Truro went over for a try, or so it seemed. But the referee had spotted a forward pass.

Cries of "You're as bad as you were last week, ref" from the home supporters were met with applause from Falmouth's travelling fans - by this time nervously laughing off the decision.

Banter off the pitch couldn't stop Truro attacking though and inevitably they took the lead. A bullet of a drop goal from Ross Martin made it 3-0. The restart gave Falmouth the chance to regroup and player-coach Tim Gay, who put in a great performance throughout the match, battled hard as the Truro attack gathered momentum once more. It wasn't until 22 minutes that Falmouth found an attacking gear of their own and entered the Truro half. James Greville-Smith broke through for the first of many charging runs that caused Truro problems. The resulting passage of play led to a neatly taken try by Richard Hambly and Falmouth found themselves in the lead 5-3.

It was back to business after that for Truro who kept on the pressure and a Scott Martin penalty from in front of the posts edged them 6-5 up after Falmouth were penalised for coming in from the side of a ruck.

The second half started with Falmouth 6-5 down but with some promising passing by new scrum half Bundi Aki, who should be pleased with his performance. This alone can't win a rugby match though and soon enough Truro's Richard Tucker charged over the line to score a try. After the conversion, the scoreboard should have said 13-5, but if the people in charge of updating the board then proceed to sit in front of it, it's best to keep score yourself.

Tim Gay gallantly put in big tackles as he desperately tried to rally his men into some kind of form, but this was turning out to be Truro's day. They continued to look sharper and more threatening.

When Ross Martin broke free for Truro and dived over for a try, which went on to be converted, there was no way back for Falmouth.

A last minute try by Falmouth's Kyle Armstrong brought the score to 20-12, where it stayed until the final whistle. When it came to the crunch, Falmouth were outplayed by a Truro team focused on winning right from the start. Falmouth will be hoping for better luck when they entertain Wessex in the league on Saturday, while Truro are at Penryn in the Cornwall Cup on Sunday.

LAST-GASP LISTER COMES TO TRURO'S RESCUE AGAINST LEADERS

Truro RFC Online — 2008-01-24T19:38:09+00:00

Newquay Hornets 5, Truro 5A LAST-gasp try by flanker Lister Metcalfe gave Truro a deserved share of the spoils in this fiercely contested Tribute Cornwall and Devon League derby against the league leaders at the Sports Centre on Saturday.

There is little between the two teams in the table and it was the same on the pitch in a game which produced little in the way of entertaining rugby.

Truro were given a pre-game boost by the return of centre Owen Hambly after the Cornish All Blacks terminated his contract and he should prove a major asset for the remainder of the season.

With the wind in their favour Newquay started the game strongly and took only six minutes to edge ahead.

Home scrum half Ryan Johns spotted space and kicked over the top of the Truro defence for wing Rob Macintyre to win the race to the touchdown for his 13th try in 14 league matches.

The home side enjoyed territorial advantage for the remainder of the first half but there was no more scoring.

For Truro No 8 James Allen kept the home back row going with some strong drives from the base but Truro gained little from their possession as both sides' defences ruled the day.

After the interval, it was the visitors who edged the territorial contest with fly half Ross Martin kicking well from hand.

However, serious threats to cross the line were rare, though Truro winger Justin Irons had a "try" ruled out for a forward pass.

Just when it looked as though the Hornets might cling on to their narrow lead, Truro's reward eventually came after 77 minutes when they kicked to touch from a penalty close in. They drove from the five metre line-out for flanker Metcalfe to touch down in the corner and level a match that neither side probably deserved to win or lose.

Newquay Hornets: Mateer, Macintyre, Keyter, Martin, Mann, S Horton, Johns, Bayley, Bazeley, Wicketts (A Bazeley), Burbidge, Robbins, Potter (capt) (T Eustice), Mummery, Williams. Rep not used: Ferris. Try: Macintyre.

Truro:Trevail; Lea, Williamson, Hambly, Irons; R Martin, Brandham; Carlyon, Birkett, Gilbert; Martin, Tucker; Danielli (capt), Metcalfe, Allen, Replacements: Stuart, Scoble, Rowe. Try: Metcalfe.

* Truro entertain Falmouth on Saturday (2.30pm) in a crunch game for both clubs if they are to challenge for promotion.

The city side will be without prop Mark Carlyon, who has a damaged arm, but otherwise expect to be at full strength.

The game will see Truro's Owen Hambly take on brother Richard with both expected to wear the No 12 shirts for their respective clubs.

Falmouth are expected to include prop Toby Colvin, who has returned to the Recreation Ground from Camborne and former Truro flanker Ed Lawrance could also be in contention as the visitors bid to complete the double over their opponents.

HORNETS HELD BY FELLOW HIGH FLIERS

Truro RFC Online — 2008-01-23T19:35:07+00:00

Newquay Hornets 5, Truro 5

THIS match reflected the top half of the Cornwall & Devon League this season - very little in it. Very little or nothing, that is, between the two sides on the day as there is between at least the top five clubs in the league, if not more.

Unfortunately, there was also very little in the way of flowing, entertaining rugby in this dour struggle of the defences as the neighbouring Cornish clubs conspired to give local rivals Falmouth and, more importantly, Devon contenders Cullompton and Tavistock, who both enjoyed narrow wins on Saturday, cause for encouragement.

The margins at the top of the league are now further reduced to negligible proportions. Cullompton's game in hand is looking significant and Hornets' visit to Tavistock next weekend now becomes a match of massive importance for both sides.

However, it is a sign of the progress Newquay has made in recent months that its fans go away from this match disappointed that they did not take all four league points from their league encounters with the city side.

To misquote Meatloaf: "three out of four ain't bad" against a side that the Hornets would, until recent times, have only dreamt of beating.

This wind-affected match was never likely to be high-scoring but Hornets started the stronger and set up camp in the Truro half. After six minutes scrum half Ryan Johns spotted space and kicked over the top of the Truro defence for wing Rob Macintyre to win the race to the touchdown for his 13th try in 14 league matches.

The home side enjoyed territorial advantage for the remainder of the first half, but their kicking game was having an off-day and they consistently failed to get the ball to their strike runners with their passing game. Truro gained little from their possession as both sides' defences ruled the day, maintaining a 5-0 score at half-time.

After the interval, it was Truro who edged the territorial contest, with fly-half Ross Martin kicking well from hand. However, serious threats to cross the line were rare from either side as the crowd were presented with more to debate by some of referee Al Denham's bizarre decisions.

Just when it looked as though the Hornets might cling on to their narrow lead, the visitors' reward eventually came after 77 minutes when they kicked to touch from a penalty close in.

They drove from the five-metre line-out for flanker Lister Metcalfe to touch down in the corner and level a match that neither side probably deserved to win or lose.

This Saturday's crucial First XV league match away to Tavistock and Second XV Merit Table match at home to Saltash 2nds both kick off at 2.30.

Newquay Hornets: J Mateer, R Macintyre, J Keyter, R Martin, A Mann, S Horton, R Johns, J Bayley, L Bazeley, K Wicketts (A Bazeley), A Burbidge, R Robbins, S Potter (capt) (T Eustice), A Mummery, S Williams. Rep not used: G Ferris.

TRURO'S PROMOTION HOPES SUFFER A BLOW AT BIDEFORD

Truro RFC Online — 2007-12-10T19:29:22+00:00

Bideford 26, Truro 18

TRURO were left ruing missed chances as they lost in north Devon on Saturday, but it was a match which they should have won comfortably.

In all the visitors missed seven kicks at goal in this Cornwall and Devon League encounter - and other scoring chances also went begging.

Victory would have moved Truro to just one point behind leaders Newquay Hornets in what is developing into an incredibly tight promotion race.

Just five points separate the top seven sides in the league, with Truro in fifth place going into 2008, they resume their league campaign at home to second-placed Tavistock on January 5.

So every point is going to be vital as they bid to start the climb back up the leagues.

The game began well for the visitors, who were without a number of first choice players, with full-back Daniel Dunkin scoring a good early try.

But then they missed three very kickable penalties in the opening 15 minutes.

However, Bideford hit back just before the break when some missed Truro tackles enabled the home side to level the scores at the interval.

At the start of the second period Bideford went ahead with a try, but Truro quickly got back in the match when Matt Trevail latched onto a kick ahead by scrum-half Jamie Wilcox to touch down in the corner.

A penalty edged then Bideford into a 13-10 lead, before a converted try stretched their advantage to 10 points.

A Dunkin penalty gave Truro hope, before Bideford virtually sealed the win with their fourth try.

To their credit Truro kept going and right on time wing Paddy Patterson crossed wide out and Ross Martin's failed conversion attempt was the last kick of game.

Truro: Dunkin; Trevail, Lea, Irons, Patterson; Martin, Wilcox; Carlyon, Geach, Scoble; Palmer, Tucker; Danielli (capt), Allen, Lister. Replacements: Birkett, Martin; not used: Hoare.

TRURO STAY SECOND DESPITE DEFEAT

Truro RFC Online — 2007-12-06T18:00:00+00:00

Cullompton 34, Truro 5

TRURO produced one of their worst displays of the season as they slumped to their third Cornwall and Devon League defeat of the season.

It was an ill-disciplined performance by the visitors, who however stay in second place just two behind leaders Newquay Hornets who lost 13-12 at Okehampton.

Truro went behind after just 10 minutes when Matt Trevail was caught under a high ball and lost possession with Joe Canning crossing for a try which he converted himself.

Truro hit back with a good move which saw prop Mark Carlyon pop up wide out to provide the scoring pass for Trevail to score in the corner.

Just before half time Cullompton scored their second converted try to give them a 14-5 half time lead.

In the second period Truro lost their way and discipline with Mitch Ewens, who was playing his last game before returning to New Zealand, sin binned. Luke Trescothick had suffered the same fate in the first half.

Cullompton took control and scored two more converted tries and also two penalties to complete a handsome victory.

Truro: Dunkin; Lea, Irons, Trescothick, Trevail; R Martin, Brandham; Carlyon, Geach, Gilbert, Tucker; Parker; Ewens, Metcalfe, Danielli (capt). Replacements (all used): Scoble, Birkett, Patterson.

DEBUT TRY FOR JUSTIN IN FALMOUTH WIN

Truro RFC Online — 2007-09-13T16:41:25+01:00

DEBUT TRY FOR JUSTIN IN FALMOUTH WIN

Falmouth 13, Wellington 0

OVER the last couple of seasons matches between Falmouth and Wellington have produced close, competitive, ding-dong encounters and this Cornwall and Devon league opener on Saturday turned out to be no different, writes Mike Morris.

On the balance of play, Falmouth came away with a deserved first league victory against opponents who will no doubt be challenging for league honours.

From the start Falmouth attacked at a frantic pace and Wellington were forced to defend in their own half.

For six minutes they held out well until they underestimated the value of a mazy run by scrum half, Tom Spiller, who did well to weave his way up the touchline before delivering a scoring pass to winger Darren Pellow who came up on the inside.

Falmouth continued to harry and cause concern in the Wellington ranks, especially when Ashley Lawton and his two flankers were breaking the gain line from the base of the scrums.

To their credit, the visitors were not going to be caught napping twice and they responded with several flowing three-quarter moves as they turned defence into attack.

Fly half Ryan Garland dummied and opened up a gap before sending away right wing, Mickey Norman, on a clear run to the Falmouth line where he was just cut off by the covering defenders.

From now on Wellington were establishing territorial advantage and the Falmouth outsides had to attack from distance, but despite the cut and thrust of this highly competitive game there were no further scores and half time arrived with Falmouth just one score in front.

Both sets of supporters realised that the next score could be crucial in deciding the outcome of the game, so things were tense on the touchlines as both sides failed to convert very kickable penalty goals.

Wellington had started the more aggressively and pinned Falmouth back until the 60th minute when the home team managed to break out with a long clearance kick by Matt Biggins.

Falmouth now pressurised the Wellington line from both scrums and line outs and eventually James Instance slotted over an important penalty goal when Wellington strayed offside.

With Falmouth 8-0 up Wellington had to attack through their outsides and Mickey Norman was once again cut off close to the home line.

With Falmouth now controlling the lineouts through Steve Instance and Harry Somers, it seemed that more scores would come, but the stubborn defence of the visitors prevented the home side from making the most of their territorial advantage.

Eventually, with time running out, Falmouth launched a sweeping three-quarter movement to the left and replacement winger, Steve Kent, cut back inside to feed Ashley Lawton on the burst.

With the Wellington defence now breached, the ball was recycled and with a massive overlap on the left, it eventually gave Justin Doney the easiest of debut tries.

Falmouth : T Somers, C Pollard, A Palmer, S. Instance, H Somers, C McColl, J Doney, A Lawton, T Spiller, M Biggins, J Greville-Smith, R Hambly, M Slater (capt), D Pellow, J Instance. Replacements: T Gay, T Honey, S Kent]

BREWERY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LOCAL LEAGUES

Truro RFC Online — 2007-09-13T16:38:53+01:00

BREWERY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE LOCAL LEAGUES

St austell Brewery is to make its award-winning Tribute Ale brand the main sponsor for 14 South West rugby leagues.

The brewery's sponsorship will encompass 157 rugby teams competing in leagues at level six and below, playing in three counties, Cornwall, Devon and Somerset - and makes Tribute the official beer of South West rugby.

The news comes as a tremendous boost to rugby in the South West. St Austell Brewery's involvement will aid the development of the sport across the region, while the applicable clubs will gain new funding opportunities, equipment and support for social events.

St Austell Brewery are no strangers to rugby, and already sponsor a number of individual clubs including Redruth, St Austell, Newquay Hornets, Hayle and St Ives.

James Staughton, managing director of St Austell Brewery, said: "As a South West based family firm for the past 156 years we're delighted to be supporting the region's rugby clubs, which have such strong links with our local communities in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.

"We think it is particularly fitting that Tribute, as the South West's favourite real ale, should be supporting the South West's favourite sport.

"From a business point of view it is a considerable investment for the brewery and shows our confidence in this great beer and our willingness to investing in our ambition of seeing Tribute established as a leading regional brand with national aspirations."

Mike Gee, secretary of the South West divisional organising committee added: "We are delighted to have St Austell Brewery on board to sponsor clubs in the far South West. This is great news for rugby in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset, and the three constituency bodies and the south west divisional organising committee are looking forward to a successful partnership in the years to come with St Austell Brewery."

Ideal start to league season

Truro RFC Online — 2007-09-12T15:38:36+01:00

Ideal start to league season

TRURO 28pts

HONITON 17pts

TRURO were hoping for the dawn of a new under coaches Phil Angove and Graham Whitmore for the beginning of the new season at St Clements Hill and their supporters were not disappointed as they ran out 28 points to 17 winners against Honiton in their Cornwall and Devon League game.

There was a real purpose about the city side's play as they sought to impose themselves on their visitors.

By the interval Truro were 13 points ahead, but after the break Honiton showed plenty of resilience as they chipped away at Truro's lead of 25-3.
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Two tries scored by Hannay and Jones and were converted by Woolacott who also added a penalty award.

Further home tries came from Rickki Brandham and Danieli to build up a good lead, but to their credit the visitors never gave up.

But at the final, Truro were very worthy winners, they should have a good season.

Scorers - Truro - tries: Trescothick, Ewans, Danieli and Brandham; penalty goals (2) and conversion, Martin.

Honiton - tries - Hannay and Jones; penalty: Woolacott; con: Wollacott (2).

On Saturday Truro are away to Oakhampton.

MAC THE KNIFE INSPIRES HORNETS TO SOLID VICTORY

Truro RFC Online — 2007-09-12T15:34:40+01:00

MAC THE KNIFE INSPIRES HORNETS TO SOLID VICTORY

09:00 - 12 September 2007

Newquay Hornets 31, Teignmouth 7

PROMOTED Newquay Hornets opened up their Cornwall and Devon League campaign at the Sports Centre on Saturday, with a solid performance against last season's Devon champions.

Hornets started strongly and spent the first few minutes in the Teignmouth 22 before full back Jason Mateer came into the line to go over for the first try. Ryan Johns converted.

Hornets continued to dominate, but they were unable to turn their possession into points. More than 20 minutes had past before Teignmouth put together their first fluent move.

Missed tackles by the Hornets wide out, and determined running gave Chris Tidman the opportunity to touch down for their first points. Dan Force converted to level the scores.

Hornets responded almost immediately with a beautifully worked try. Wing Jon Hyatt scored after the ball had passed through half a dozen pairs of hands. Ryan Johns was on target with the conversion.

Teignmouth looked dangerous with pace wide out, but the quality of play from the Hornets forwards deprived them of ball.

With the half ebbing away, a penalty from Ryan Johns stretched the Hornets lead to 17-7.

In the last minute of the half they were unlucky not to go further ahead when Woodhatch and Potter crossed, only to be denied by minor infringements.

After the break, Hornets continued to dominate set piece and loose play, with the front row of Fouracres, Bazeley and Bayley in charge at the scrum and Eustice and Burbidge tying up the line out.

Aggressive running from No8, Lee Woodhatch set up a ruck from which the ball was passed along the line for wing Rob McIntyre to round the defence to score. Johns converted.

Teignmouth pressed strongly in the last quarter, but the stingy Hornets defence and ability to win possession kept them at bay. Having withstood the pressure, Hornets had the last word. Right at the end they put Rob McIntyre away again to cross for his second try.

Ryan Johns completed the scoring with his fourth conversion of the afternoon.

Scorers. Newquay Hornets: Tries, McIntyre 2, Hyatt, Mateer; Conversions, Johns 4; Penalty; Johns. Teignmouth; Try, Tidman; Conversion, Force.

Hornets: James Bayley, Luke Bazeley, Damien Fouracres (Alex Bazeley), Andy Burbidge (Aaron McPherson), Dan Johns, Tim Eustice, Andy Mummery, Lee Woodhatch, Ryan Johns, Scott Lehnhoff, Jon Hyatt, Steve Potter (Captain), Simon Horton, Rob McIntyre, Jason Mateer (Ashley Mann).

* A minute's silence was observed before kick off to remember Roger Brewer, who made more than 100 appearances for the Hornets between 1985 and 1993, before taking up refereeing in the county.

* This Saturday, Newquay Hornets are away to Wellington in the Cornwall and Devon League.

LUXTON COMES OUT ON TOP

Truro RFC Online — 2007-09-10T15:27:27+01:00

LUXTON COMES OUT ON TOP

11:00 - 10 September 2007

Brett Luxton put one over on former Launceston team-mate Steve Rush when Okehampton defeated Tavistock 12-8 in the first round of Cornwall and Devon League games.

Luxton has just taken on the job of player-coach at Okehampton while Rush has been performing the same function at Tavistock since the start of last season.

Andy Brimacombe and Matt Dennis scored a try each for Okehampton, one of which was converted by Lee Cary. A Gavin Boak try and an Alex Moy penalty comprised the Tavvy scoring.

"I think we just lost our focus a bit and stopped playing to the patterns we have been working on in training," said Rush.

Luke Trescothick, one of Truro's close-season captures from St Ives, ran in twice for his new club in their 28-17 win over visiting Honiton.

Also in at the double was Newquay wing Rob McIntyre, who had two tries in the 31-7 win over visiting Teignmouth.

Teignmouth's cause wasn't helped when centre Will Sowden went off with a suspected broken collar bone.

Cullompton wing Dickie McCabe was another brace bagger: he got his in the 31-0 whitewashing handed out to Wessex.

Justin Doney and Ricky Pellew had a try each for Falmouth, who overcame Wellington 13-0 after a struggle.

Newly promoted Bideford won 13-10 at Crediton thanks to a last-gasp penalty from James Morris. Earlier, Morris had converted a penalty and a Mark Slee try. Peter Cann and Eddie Yeandle were the try scorers for Crediton.

TRURO OFFER FREE ENTRY

Truro RFC Online — 2007-09-06T19:00:35+01:00

TRURO OFFER FREE ENTRY

09:00 - 06 September 2007

There is free admission at Truro this Saturday when the city side take on Honiton in the Cornwall and Devon LeagueThe game kicks off at 3pm and there is also a hog roast.

Truro coach Phil Angove is promising some entertaining rugby from his young team this season as they aim to halt their slide down the leagues.

Updated Website 2007-2008

Truro RFC Online — 2007-07-28T14:18:43+01:00

As the pre season is underway and preparations for the new season 2007-08 begin, it is time to bring the website back to life.

As some of you will have seen it has been quite for some months now.

A new season brings a few new changes to the site. Nothing totally over the top as it is important to carry forward all the bits of last season.

Please pay more attention to the blog page as more news to do with the whole club will be posted in this section of the site.
There you will also be able to comment on blogs.

The game played in memory of Dave Winkler.

Truro RFC Online — 2007-04-30T10:05:30+01:00

On Saturday 28th April 07 Truro Colts played Penair School Old Boys. The game was played in memory of Dave Winkler. There was a large number of people watching the match which was keenly contested but also played in good humour, ask Harvey Bell…There were at least fifty players involved in the game. Peter and Paula Winkler were present and after the game, the Colts were presented with their end of season awards by Peter Winkler. The Colts have framed Dave’s playing shirt which will be hung in the Club house. A further picture/collage of Dave was presented to Peter and Paula Winkler. Many thanks to everyone who have supported the Colts this year and our continued care for Dave’s family.

Alan Milliner

Phil Pemble - Wooden Spoon West Midlands

Truro RFC Online — 2007-04-20T22:46:25+01:00

I live in the Midlands but spend a lot of time in Fraddon, Cornwall and know Truro well. My son plays for Barnstaple RFC which lead me to read their match report and subsequently log on to your website.

As a longstanding player, coach and rugby supporter it saddened me greatly to read about the tragic news of David, your colts captain. The rugby fraternity is one envied by every other sport and one I hope that will pull together to support David's family in their hour of need. Like every other grass roots club, Truro RFC will be playing its part to help where it possibly can. Please pass on my thoughts to your club committee and if I can do anything to help with future fund raising on behalf of the club and David's family, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Phil Pemble
Wooden Spoon West Midlands

Robbie Burke - Dublin

Truro RFC Online — 2007-04-17T23:40:00+01:00

As a visitor to Barnstaple I watched your match last Saturday.

Considerating the tragic event of the week and the relative positions of the clubs in the league I want to let you know how impressed I was with your side and their determination and resolve to fight to the finish although the disparity of weight of the two packs and the youth of some of the Truro side made the result inevitable.

I was more than impressed at how well your side was coached particularly the pack in the line out and mauls; some of the huge opposition were made rather silly by your line out work. The backs also made inroads by some great moves but the finish let them down.

I am an ancient member of an Irish 1st Div. club who build their game around threequarters and lively forwards and can appreciate the problems you encountered on Saturday.

I have no doubt that with an extra years experience and a little; or a lot, of kicking practice your team will gain promotion.

You might even be playing Barnstaple again in two years time.

I wish you the best of luck

Robbie Burke Dublin

David Winkler

Truro RFC Online — 2007-04-13T12:34:00+01:00

A talented young rugby player from Truro was killed in a crash while riding his motorbike.Dave Winkler, 18, a former head boy at Penair School, died at the scene of the accident early on Wednesday evening.

The collision involved two cars and the motorbike on a minor road connecting Perranarworthal and Ponsanooth.

Dave represented Cornwall in the county rugby team and was captain of the Truro Rugby Club Colts.

He was studying A-levels at Truro College and was hoping to serve in the RAF.

His distraught family said: "He was the most special person and will be remembered forever."

A funeral is to be held at Truro Cathedral on a date to be announced.

For more details and tributes to Dave Winkler see next week's West Briton.

11th April 2007, David Winkler

Truro RFC Online — 2007-04-11T11:29:48+01:00

Truro Rugby Football Club.

David Winkler

11th April 2007, David Winkler was involved in a fatal motor bike accident.
David was the Colts captain and had played several games for the Chiefs this year.
The news has deeply shocked and shaken all in the club.
Our hearts and thoughts go out to Davids' family.
He will be strongly missed.

on behalf of TRURO RFC COLTS

The players,coaches, supporters of Truro Colts wish to express their deepest sympathies to the family of the Colts Captain David Winkler.

David was a strong, hard player but fair, who commanded respect from his peers and opposition. The game of rugby has lost a genuine leader and friend.

Out of respect to David and his family, the Colts have decided to cancel the two touring matches this weekend and focus on the Plate Final next Sunday 22nd April 1.30pm kick off at Hayle.

The opposition is Launceston. It is the hope the players will respond to this tragedy and play with all their might in the memory of David Winkler- Colts Captain 2006/7

Alan Milliner Colts Coach

The full service for Dave Winkler will take place at Truro Cathedral at 11am Monday 23rd April 07.

Full dress code for TRFC Club members. The Colts will in addition will be wearing their Club bandanas which is unique to the Colts and out of respect to Dave.

There will be a game at Truro RFC on Saturday 28th April 07 kick off 3pm. The match will be between Truro Colts and Penair School Old Boys. It will give a final opportunity for all the players in David’s rugby career to play and celebrate his life. There will be the formal Colt presentations afterwards and a special presentation to Peter and Paula Winkler.

BARNSTAPLE ON BRINK OF PERFECTION

Truro RFC Online — 2007-04-03T17:53:15+01:00

Barnstaple continue their quest for a perfect 100 per cent record in the Western Counties Division West when they visit Withycombe.Barum already have the league title safely in the bag and are heading back to South West Two West two seasons after they were relegated out of it. The previous season Barum slid out of South West One so promotion this season is only the first step back.

Coach Jeremy Chugg said the players have to take the credit for turning things around and to win all 22 games would be something to cherish.

"For the players who suffered when we were sliding down the leagues, and there are still quite a few of them in the first-team squad, this has been a season to savour," said Chugg.

"When you look at where we were two years ago, relegated for the second successive season and wondering when the slide would stop, they way the club has turned itself around is remarkable. The players have done that by their own hard work and they deserve to enjoy it. To win all 22 games would be the icing on the cake."

At the other end of the table, Crediton's relegation fate will be confirmed if they lose to Tiverton as not even winning a game in hand will save them from finishing in the bottom two.

Injury-hit Kingsbridge have two players returning for tomorrow's South Hams derby with Ivybridge at Cross-in-Hand. Kings have been labouring with a double-figure injury list for weeks, so the reappearances of flanker Neil Darke and Duncan Lilburn couldn't be better timed.

Darke has been out with knee trouble for three weeks while it is more than a month since Lilburn last played.

Ivybridge lock Simon Oliver is missing so Kelvin Trent comes in alongside Tony Wynn in the second row. The selectors will make a late pick between Simon Ebsworth and Richard Young on one of the wings.

Devonport Services have had to shuffle their side around for the trip to Sidmouth.

The Easter college break has robbed them of scrum-half Tom Excell, but brought the return of lock Andy Buscombe to the fold.

Buscombe's return is well timed though as his reappearance frees Martin Brown to go No.8, another position Services are short handed in.

Elsewhere, Truro take on Bude at St Clement's Hill and will hope to offer stiffer opposition than they did in the first leg at Bencoolen Meadow when they went down by a hatful of points.

Club spokesman Nigel Whitford said: "Up there they were very strong and we were short of players, so we hope to do better this time. We are improved and we do hope to win". However, the City side will be without utility back Daniel Dunkin who suffered a badly broken arm at Tiverton.

Dunkin's absence has posed a selection problem because his probable deputy, Jovin Harper, is at Loughborough College and may not get back in time. In that case, Steve Nicholls could come up from the bench.

Whitford added: "We've got two games left - Bude and Barnstaple away - which we know will be very difficult. Tomorrow is our last home game so we want to give a good performance."

Bude vice-chairman Steve Cowling said: "We beat them well up here but it was the week they lost their coach; they were very spirited though and never gave up, right to the end. We won't be taking anything for granted."

David Smith - Camborne/Redruth

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-22T10:18:57+00:00

The funeral of former Redruth and Camborne player David Smith, who has died, aged 53, will be held this Friday at Camborne Wesley Chapel at 11am. Both clubs held a minute's silence before their games on Saturday.

Penryn Sevens

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-22T10:17:57+00:00

THE Penryn Sevens, which take place on Easter Sunday, celebrate their 21st season this year. There is a limit of 20 teams so entries should be made asap. The Sevens are sponsored by St Austell Brewery and the entry fee is £25, which includes 10 beer tokens.

SCHOOL SUFFER TWICKENHAM BLOW - AGAIN

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-22T10:13:12+00:00

Truro School's hopes of playing at Twickenham next week have been dashed by an RFU panel.The school had expected to be reinstated into this season's Daily Mail Schools Under-18 Vase competition after Wilmslow High School had been kicked out of the competition for breaching a competition rule about the eligibility of players.

The Cheshire school had been expelled from the tournament at the semi-final stage, after beating Truro School 13-0.

But they have now been reinstated by a Rugby Football Union appeal hearing in Manchester Monday evening, after appealing against the original decision.

Their appeal was allowed in part, so the team has been reinstated and will play Ermysted's School from Skipton on Wednesday.

However, because of the breach of the competition regulation limiting the number of players taking part who have joined schools in the sixth form, they have been suspended from the competition next season.

It is a bitter blow for Truro School who had been preparing to play at Twickenham.

Headmaster Paul Smith said they were "acutely disappointed" with the panel's ruling. "It is all rather bizarre," he added, "but we are not allowed to appeal."

Truro reach final with barnstorming display

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-21T10:21:24+00:00

TRURO Rugby Club's u13s stormed to the County Cup Final with an impressive win against Wadebridge Camels at St Clements Hill.

The plucky Camels started well, and were not overawed by an earlier defeat against Truro. With new faces joining the north coast outfit they put Truro under pressure straight from the kick off.

However, the athletic second row Matt Tregay bagged a brace of tries in typically barnstorming fashion, the second well converted by Ciaran Barry.

Abrasive centre Hilly Murrell put a third try over before the interval, again converted by Barry, but after the interval the home side appeared to relax, and the Camels took their chance and scored a fine try which went unconverted.

Truro were clearly unimpressed by this challenge and firmly regained the upper hand with fly half Joe Skuse dancing over in the corner. Replacement Josh Sharpe converted and also caught the eye with some fine kicking.

Man of the match Sam Teasdale scored the try of the match from a period of play which saw Truro keep the ball alive through many phases before Teasdale, supporting play well, took an easy pass from Skuse to score his first of the season.

Aggressive tighthead Ollie Seagrove confirmed Truro's superiority with a last-minute try, Sharpe again converting as the final whistle blew.

Truro now look forward to the county final in April, the first to be contested in the 15-man game.

Back row in harmony man of the match Sam Teasdale looks to pop the ball to No 8 Rory Loftus, with the other flanker Sam Jewett in close support

Thank you from Nailsea and Backwell RFC

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-19T13:49:39+00:00

Want to extend a big thanks from Nailsea and Backwell RFC under 12’s for the hospitality shown to us at the weekend. The boys had a great time as did the Dads and the time your lads and parents took to come out with us on the Sat evening was greatly appreciated.

Shame I cant quite say the same about Devonport’s hospitality on Sunday!!!!!

Please pass on my gratitude to all concerned.

Thanks again

Tony Perfect
Nailsea and Backwell RFC

BUDE KEEP DISCIPLINE BUT SUFFER BIG DEFEAT

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-19T10:00:50+00:00

Barnstaple emphatically maintained their unbeaten record in this Western Counties West clash at Bencoolen Meadow but the 38-15 victory over Bude was marred by indiscipline.Barum, who have now won a remarkable 20 league games on the trot, had their flanker Jamie Arnold red-carded on the hour and by the end had been penalised no less than 29 times.

That said, they played some fine rugby too and by as early as the 15th minute were 17 points to the good without reply, their gifted full-back Paul Scheres crossing for a hat-trick and fly-half Grant Tuhakavaina - who bagged a personal total of 18 points - converting.

Bude gradually began to put together some powerful forward play and from a determined drive scrum-half Simon Hicks crossed at the posts. The visitors replied immediately with another try from Scheres from a fine solo run. Tuhakavaina added the extras.

However, the North Cornwall club surged back with a penalty try awarded when Barum pulled down a maul in front of the posts. Centre Justin Uglow added two more points to keep his side just about in touch.

From the restart Bude stayed with it for the next quarter of an hour, their forwards still a driving force, which allowed Uglow to kick a penalty slap in front of the sticks after Barnstaple had been marched back 30 metres for continuous dissent.

The visitors now looked increasingly indisciplined, but it didn't stop them from dominating the game, and they increased their try-tally to a total of six with some solo virtuosity from Tuhakavaina, who added 14 points, crossing twice, once shooting through from a chip ahead and then from a wide move which finished with him going in under the posts. He converted both scores.

Elsewhere, Hayle, who have a date in the promotion play-off already booked, only had 15 fit players for the trip to Tiverton, where they were beaten 49-0.

"The only comforting thing to came out of the game is that we came away with no further injury problems," said team manager Phil Silvio.

Wing Barney Bell bagged a try hat-trick for Tiverton. Ian Brandon scored twice.

Relegated Truro gave Devonport Services a scare before going down 17-8 at the Rectory.

Ross Martin slotted a penalty then kicked ahead for Simon Roseveare to chase after the bobbling ball and take it in for a try.

Tries from Rob Ede and Tom Excel, plus three kicks by Matt Anstis, helped Services come from behind to win.

It looks like curtains for Crediton and a return ticket to the Cornwall & Devon division after they lost 22-13 at Withycombe.

Another side celebrating their survival were Ivybridge, who ground out a 14-11 win over visiting Sidmouth.

BATTLE TO AVOID DROP HOTS UP

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-16T13:53:23+00:00

It's all cut and dried at the top of the Western Counties table - Barnstaple are up as champions, Hayle are going into the play-offs - but there's everything left to play for down in the basement.

Truro are doomed, they can't play their way out of trouble now, but the mathematics reveal that any one of eight clubs could be going down with them next month.

That list includes Kingsbridge, way up in fourth place, although the odds on them getting sucked into trouble at this stage of the season look remote.

Kingsbridge need two points as things stand now to be 100 per cent safe which they will be trying to take off Minehead Barbarians tomorrow.

As Kingsbridge coach Rob Masters has 12 players on the injured list, the win he craves might elude him, although that isn't necessarily a problem. Hosts Minehead are theoretically in the 'danger zone' as well, although they prefer to look up rather than down.

"We played Kingsbridge in our first Western Counties fixture, and although they won at their ground, we learn a lot about what we needed to achieve for survival at this level," said Minehead chairman Grahame Symes.

"A win in this match will help the team in their aim for a top-four finish in our first season in this division."

For if second-bottom Crediton lose to Withycombe in a genuine basement battle, the list of relegation worriers will be slashed in half.

Withycombe will be out of danger, so will all the sides above them and the only worriers left will be Ivybridge and Devonport Services, always assuming they don't beat Sidmouth and Truro respectively.

"I haven't done the maths for everyone else, but I have worked out if we beat Crediton they can't catch us and we are as good as safe," said Withycombe's player-chairman Richard Blyth.

"The only way Crediton could catch us then is by winning their last three games by 50 points each and I can't see that happening."

Former Exeter pair Phil Sluman and Shaun Doyle helped Withies to victory over Kingsbridge last Saturday but aren't playing tomorrow.

Neither is Aussie No.8 Ryan Hamilton, who has returned home, although Withies have good cover for him in former Devon U20s No.8 Ben Boswell.

Ivybridge, who have played their way out of trouble with three wins and a draw in the last four matches, will be keeping their fingers crossed for a Withycombe win as that keeps Crediton a minimum of three points behind them.

Devonport Services, who are a point and a place higher than Ivybridge, are likewise rooting for Withies on the quiet, although they want to be proactive in their own cause as well.

"One more win will make sure we don't finish in the bottom two and we ought to have enough of a cushion to finish a bit higher than that," said team manager Dave Burgess.

Elsewhere, Barnstaple dash down the A39 to play Bude while Hayle make the somewhat longer trip in the opposite direction to face Tiverton.

REDS' COACH SLAMS CRFU 'SHAMBLES'

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-15T13:56:29+00:00

Redruth head coach Nigel Hambly has launched a scathing attack on the Cornwall RFU describing them as a "shambles".Hambly is furious after claiming that the county approached one of his players to discuss their availability for the County Championship after he had told them the player was not available because of injury concerns.

He said: "They asked me about five players and I said four were available, provided they wanted to play, but the other was not and I am upset they have spoken to him anyway.

"It puts the player under extra pressure and is disruptive.

"They are a complete shambles, it is going from bad to worse and they wonder why they don't get the support from the clubs. They have got to move with the times.

"Club rugby in the county has never been stronger with the Pirates near the top of National 1 and ourselves and the Cornish all Blacks doing well in National 2, but they (the Cornwall RFU) need a complete overhaul.

"The paying public deserves better, these people are holding the county back."

The latest row between the county's top clubs and the CRFU follows last week's war of words between the Cornish Pirates and the Union over player availability for this season's Championship Shield competition in May.

And this week Cornish All Blacks joint coach Jon Hill proposed that only players from National 3 and below, with the exception of players in National 1 and 2 who have played less than 10 and 15 games, should play in the Championship.

Hambly said that the whole issue of whether Redruth players would play in the championship was "up in the air" as he had still not received a promised letter confirming the players would be covered by insurance for injuries received while on Cornwall duty.

He said: "I am a proud Cornishman and I have played for Cornwall but last season we had Richard Carroll, who was the Trelawny Army Supporters' player of the year for three seasons in a row, injured while playing for Cornwall and they wouldn't pay out as they said he went into the game with the injury.

"But he had played eight games and a cup final before that. The whole situation is totally un professional."

Hambly is also unhappy that Truro pulled out of their scheduled Cornwall Cup semi-final against Redruth citing a shortage of front row players.

"It was the straw that broke the Camel's back. They have thrown the towel in and what sort of message does that send out to their youngsters?

"Truro and the CRFU have got to take a serious look at themselves."

It is a row that is set to run and run.

* Ahead of their Sky Sports' Sunday's televised National 1 clash against the Earth Titans at Camborne (4pm), the Cornish Pirates have confirmed that four more of their present squad have committed themselves to the club for the 2007-08 season.

Lock Joe Beardshaw, prop Dan Seal, and the back-row pairing of Tim Cowley and Stan McKeen have all signed up for next season

SQUIRE TAKES BARNSTAPLE EVER CLOSER

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-05T23:39:53+00:00

Teenage half-back Josh Squire scored his maiden first-team hat-trick as Barnstaple made it 18 wins on the bounce at the top of the Western Counties Division with a 41-15 win over visiting Crediton.Crediton were able to match Barum up front, but outside it was a different story. The visitors had gaps in their backline which Barum eagerly exploited to run up a 33-5 half-time lead.

"You know what to expect when you play Crediton: they are going to be big and lumpy up front so you have to get the ball away from their forwards," said coach Jeremy Chugg. "As soon as we started to run the ball, gaps opened up outside and we cut them to ribbons."

Squire (two), Richard Kingdon, Mark Berry and Mark Scheres (two) were the Barnstaple try scorers. Jay Harris with a drive-over claimed Crediton's first-half try.

With the game won, Chugg made changes to keep some legs fresh for a busy programme of rearranged league and cup matches coming up.

Crediton got a toe-hold in the match and pulled back tries through Andy Bluff then full-back Stuart Pickard.

Squire completed his hat-trick with Barum's only post-interval try. On a difficult day for kickers, Barum's Grant Tuhakariana landed two penalties but no conversions.

One more win from four games left will send Barum up as champions.

Withycombe earned Hayle's respect merely for turning up at the Memorial Ground as they only had 15 players and no replacements - and played most of the game a man short after losing No.8 Adam Rowe early in proceedings.

Hayle were 31-10 up at the break and went on to win 50-10 with tries going to Rikki Brandham (two), Daniel Bassett, who has come across from St Ives, James Tresize, James Jago, Richard Spear, Neil Turner and Paul Lello, who kicked the goals.

Adam Pearce converted a penalty and an Alex Lloyd try for the gallant losers.

Kingsbridge are still third despite a 29-24 defeat by Tiverton that allowed Sidmouth to move within a point of them after a 12-7 win over Minehead.

Chris Bowles, the Kingsbridge director of rugby, didn't hold back after the game, describing his side's performance in the first hour as some of the worst rugby they have played all season.

Three tries in quick succession made a game of it as Kingsbridge made their extra man pay after Tiverton flanker Luke Westbrook had been sent off.

Tiverton's try scorers were Ian Branton (two), Barney Bell, Keith Sampson and Steve Cockram, both of whom kicked conversions.

Dan Retter kicked four penalties to give Sidmouth their win over Minehead. Skipper Steve Trim said it was a better win than it seemed as it showed how much the Green have improved this season.

"At the start of the season we would have lost in similar circumstances," said Trim.

Bude's alarming slide down the table - they've lost six times in the last seven starts - continued when they went down 17-11 to Devonport Services.

Ali Thompson. Martin Brown and Matt Anstis, who also kicked a conversion, scored the points that helped Services wipe out an 11-0 deficit.

Ivybridge crept out of the bottom three thanks to an 8-3 win at Truro. Justin Rogers scored their only try with Spenser Owen dropping a goal in the last few moments.

TRURO SCHOOL JUST ONE WIN FROM TWICKENHAM

Truro RFC Online — 2007-03-01T23:43:08+00:00

The Truro School 1st XV and coaches Graham Whitmore and Phil Angove, who have progressed to the semi-final of the National Daily Mail under-18 vase competition where they will play Wilmslow High School from Cheshire at the Castlecroft Stadium, Wolverhampton on Sunday (1pm). The winners will then play in the final at Twickenham on March 27. To get this far the school have had wins over Bodmin College, Churston Ferrers Grammer School (Torquay), Plymouth College, Milton Abbey (Dorset), Yeovil College and Westcliffe High School (Essex). Captained by Conrad Major, the young side includes South west under-16 players in Tom Simmons and Jack Vosper. The side's strength is based around a msierly defence which has conceded just 19 points in six matches in the competition and a well drilled pack, superbly prepared by former Cornwall coach Phil Angove.

BARNSTAPLE EAGER TO PLAY

Truro RFC Online — 2007-02-25T14:26:22+00:00

With Barnstaple's scheduled midweek Devon Cup quarter-final match at Paignton being rained off, the unbeaten Western Counties West leaders once more turn their attentions to League matters.

Coach Kevin Squire takes all bar one of the 18-man squad that beat second-placed Hayle to Devonport Services. With Leon Incledon injured, Chris Pemble comes into the middle of the front row. Other changes will probably see last Saturday's bench trio in the starting line-up.

Squire was more than a little annoyed with Paignton's decision to postpone Wednesday's tie, especially as so much planning had to be done by both players and management ahead of the journey to Queen's Park for the evening kick-off.

Squire said: "We were assured on Tuesday evening that there should be no problem, but we heard at 2.20pm Wednesday afternoon that it had rained enough to prevent the match going ahead. I don't know where we go from here."

Services, who lost the earlier fixture 44-3 at Pottington Road, hope to have hooker Phil Wilson back into an otherwise unchanged squad.

Bude look set for a good run-in to their season as they try to catch Kingsbridge and Hayle, with leaders Barnstaple almost certain to go up. The North Cornwall club have seven matches left and only two of them away - Ivybridge tomorrow and bottom-of-the table Truro.

That said, they currently stand fourth and have 16 points, but so do Sidmouth, Minehead and Tiverton, with Kingsbridge three points in front of them all.

Bude beat Ivybridge well at Bencoolen Meadow in their first game of the season, but their Devon hosts do have a big pack which Bude hope theirs will match. They should be unchanged and at full strength. Club vice-chairman Steve Cowling said: "They've got heavy forwards and that seems to be where their wins are coming from, but our pack should be able to counteract that. We need points to maintain our hopes of promotion."

Ivybridge, meanwhile, have only one player missing from last week. Fly-half Dan Newman broke a finger, so his place will probably go to his younger brother Tom, who moves up from the colts to make his senior debut.

Kingsbridge, in third, walloped Crediton 38-7 last time out. They travel to Withycombe, while fifth-placed Sidmouth are at Tiverton, who beat Ivybridge in their midweek Devon Cup quarter-final clash.

Anchor club Truro will at least travel to Minehead with their heads held high after a rare League win last week against Tiverton. They will be helped by the return of prop Chris Gilbert, back from University in Swansea. He will replace Isaac Scoble in the only change from last week's victorious side.

Truro vice-chairman Nigel Whitford said: "Their backs are very good, but, that said, our players are more confident after last week's good win. We lost to Minehead at home, but it was still reasonably close up to half-time".

Skinners Cornwall Cup Quarter Final.

Truro RFC Online — 2007-02-16T11:21:36+00:00

Underdogs Perranporth were always going to find it difficult to overcome their Higher league City neighbours Truro in this quarter final final of the Skinners Brewery Cup at the Ponsmere. Early try 5 minutes in sent Truro 2nd row Alwin through Perran defence from 10 metres out.

Truro had the better of the first quarter with determined play from their pack and intelligent field kicking from Fly Half Ross Martin. Despite a 2nd converted try from Truro’s Joe Williamson and a penalty from Martin.

The Perranporth pack as they have done all season matched their higher league opponents in the tight, not least was the dual between brother Sam (Truro) and Ben (Perranporth) Parker both playing in the 2nd row for their respective clubs.

The 2nd half Perran started to dominate up front, but with the unfortunate lose No 8 Gareth Blake to the sin-bin, Truro capitalised on the extra man and exploited the gap in mid field to send flanker Shaun Rosevear through for Truros final converted try.

With the substitute winger, Matt Trevail from the bench Perran showed signs of good attacking play. Centre and Captain Gareth Stock, provided some telling runs at the young Truro defence, after returning from shoulder injury.

The Perran team must have been watching the Pirates the night before as their whole backline joined a rolling maul at the death to earn a consolation try with Gavin Doyle popping up with the ball to claim the try. The final score being 5-22.

Perranporth would like to thank tournament sponsors Skinners Brewery for hosting the event and the match officials from CRFU in ensuring an enjoyable local derby. Perranporth RFC would like to wish Truro continued success for the next round.

Perranporth are back to league action next week travelling to Okehampton whilst Truro entertain Tiverton both sides hoping for a much needed league win..

TRURO TOO POTENT FOR BREWERS AS THEY REACH SEMIS

Truro RFC Online — 2007-02-15T18:20:39+00:00

Perranporth 5pts, Truro 22

UNDERDOGS Perranporth were always going to find it difficult to overcome their city neighbours in this Skinner's Brewery Cornwall Cup quarter-final tie at Ponsmere on Saturday.

But they gave themselves a mountain to climb after letting in an early soft try scored by Truro second row Alwin, who exploited a gap in the Perran defence to run through from 10 metres out.

Truro had the better of the first quarter with determined play from their pack and intelligent field kicking from fly half Ross Martin. Despite a second converted try from Truro's Joe Williamson and a penalty from Martin, Perran, they were not going to just roll over.

The Perranporth pack, as they have done all season, matched their higher league opponents in the tight, and there was an intriguing dual between the Parker brothers, Sam (Truro) and Ben (Perranporth). The second half was much the same, but Perranporth's cause was not helped when they lost No 8 Gareth Blake to the sin-bin for overuse of the boot.

Truro capitalised on the extra man advantage and exploited the gap in midfield to send flanker Shaun Rosevear through for Truro's final converted try.

Perran still came back and, with the addition of winger Matt Trevail from the bench, were showing signs of good attacking play. Centre and Captain Gareth Stock also showed up well, making some telling runs at the young Truro defence despite coming back from a nasty shoulder injury sustained in the previous round win over St Austell.

The Perran team must have been watching the Pirates the night before, as their whole backline joined a rolling maul at the death to earn a consolation try, with Doyle popping up with the ball to claim the try.

Dan keeps his cool to clinch victory - NEWQUAY HORNETS COLTS 24pts TRURO COLTS 25pts

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-24T14:36:21+00:00

NEWQUAY HORNETS COLTS 24pts TRURO COLTS 25pts

Truro man of the match Paul Andrew is about to score a try

Truro Colts began the match away to Newquay Hornets Colts with the wind and slope to their advantage.

Newquay defended really well whereas Truro did not take advantage of the elements and it was Newquay who opened the scoring with a forwards drive try and followed by a successful conversion.

Truro responded with a lengthy attack on the Newquay line and Jake Lytham scored in the corner for Dan Sargent kicked the conversion.

Ben Chenoweth had some great runs on the wing and 20y minutes into the game prop forward Paul Andrew scored for Truro withy a bullocking run through the Newquay forwards. The try was converted by Dan Sargent.

In the second half Newquay took full advantage of the wind and rain and equalled the score at 14-14.

Dan Sargent kicked a penalty to put Truro back in front followed by a Ben Chenoweth try to extend their lead to 22 points to 14.
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Newquay, however, were very much in the game and hit back with a penalty and a converted try to move ahead at 24-22.

The last 15 minutes proved that all the effort put into the training paid off with the Truro forwards battering the Newquay forwards. Finally with one minute to go Newquay were penalised for ill discipline and a penalty kick awarded to Truro.

It was against the wind and to the left of the posts, but Dan Sargent kicked the penalty and the referee blew the whistle to end the match and leave Truro dramatic winners by the narrowest of margins.

Man of the match: Paul Andrew.

HAYLE FIND IT TOUGH

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-18T15:53:43+00:00

Hayle 17pts, Truro 12

PROMOTION-chasing Hayle completed the Western Counties West double over bottom club Truro but found the city visitors a much different proposition from the team they beat 36-3 at St Clement Hill in October.

The return of former Cornwall coach Phil Angove to Truro seems to have given them a new self-belief and they gave second placed Hayle a real figh with the result in the balance right up to the final whistle.

Playing against the elements in the first half Truro showed great enthusiasm and determination against a Hayle side which included a number of former players.

Unfortunately Truro incurred the wrath of the referee having three players sin-binned in the opening quarter with one home player also yellow carded.

But despite their numerical superiority and applying plenty of pressure they had great difficulty in scoring against a well-organised Truro defence.

The pressure eventually told, however, after a strong driving maul saw No 8 James Jago break away at the back scoring wide out.

Hayle continued to pressurise the young Truro outfit who then hit back with a spectacular solo try.

Hayle were only yards from the Truro line when they dropped the ball allowing Truro to stage a super counter-attack with speedy winger Ben Chenoweth scoring a try that covered the whole length of the pitch and the teams went in deadlocked at 5-5 at the interval.

With the wind at their backs in the second period tested the Hayle defence until with 15 minutes gone and against the run of play from a loose maul the ball went out to Jimmy Trezise, who worked a move with centre Liam Kearey scoring under the posts. Paul Lello converted. Hayle were on top at this stage and went further ahead when Truro were again penalised and from the resultant line out the Hayle forwards created a driving maul that saw Neal Turner scoring another try.

It was expected Hayle should have sealed the victory at this stage but again a dropped ball in the Hayle midfield saw workhorse Shaun Rosevear going over for a try converted by Ross Martin.

With little time left Hayle created more chances but were unable to secure a greater victory but at the final whistle they were glad of a victory against a much more competitive Truro side which might yet escape relegation.

Hayle struggle against Truro - TRURO COLTS 63pts TRURO COLTS 0pts

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-17T18:42:11+00:00

TRURO COLTS 63pts

HAYLE COLTS 0pts

Damien Pye is about to score one of Truro's second half tries

TRURO Colts played their first Merit Table game at home to an under strength Hayle side on Saturday and not surprisingly chalked up a big win.

Hayle defended well but in the ninth minute Tristan Hobbs went over for the first of Truros 11 tries. Dan seal converted.

Truro followed up shortly afterwards with a try from Curtis Newberry after a crossfield kick by Dan Seal was chased up brilliantly by winger James Milliner whose pressure forced the Hayle defence to fumble the ball on their line and Curtis cleaned up.

The next two tries, both scored by hooker Stuart Milliner, came from great mauling by the Truro pack.

Truro finished the half with a converted try from Harvey Bell with a great run from the ten to touch down under the posts for a 29-0 lead.

The second half continued in the same vein with tries from James Milliner, Curtis Newberry, Damien Pye, Tom Bryant and two from new signing Mitch Ewans. Seal converted two.
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Man of the match: Damien Pye.

SCHERES IS MAGIC FOR BARNSTAPLE

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-15T10:35:05+00:00

SCHERES IS MAGIC FOR BARNSTAPLE

Western Counties League leaders Barnstaple got just what they expected at Minehead: a thoroughly tough time before coming away with a 15-5 win to make it 14 wins on the bounce at the top of the table.Minehead led 5-3 at half-time thanks to a Charlie Walker-Blair try. Grant Tuhakariana replied for the visitors with a penalty.

Barum were wind- and slope- assisted in the second half which helped them keep Minehead at arm's length. Full-back Paul Scheres scored one try and set Ian Gear up for the other, which Tuhakariana converted, to seal victory.

"We knew this would be one of the hardest games left this season as Minehead don't give up," said Barnstaple coach Jeremy Chugg. "Their kicker missed three of four shots in the first half which, in such a close game, might well have cost them.

"Minehead didn't have too many chances, but they made us work for ours. Paul Scheres produced a couple of bits of magic in the second half and that opened them up."

Second-placed Hayle had a harder afternoon than anticipated against visiting Truro, who are clearly benefiting from the return of ex-Cornwall coach Phil Angove.

The Lions won 17-12 in front of their own supporters, who were in for a disappointment if they were expecting a repeat of the 36-3 verdict in the first meeting between the clubs.

Midway through the second half it was 17-5 to Hayle with Jimmy Tresize, James Jago and Liam Kearey on the scorelist.

Truro, for whom Ben Chenoweth dotted down in the first half, set up a tense finale when Ross Martin converted a late try by Shaun Roseveor.

Kingsbridge's director of rugby Chris Bowles had no doubts about where his side's strong points were in the 23-6 win over visiting Sidmoth.

"We gave them a good hiding up front - it was great to watch," he said. "What made victory all the more remarkable was a series of late changes that had to be made which could have disrupted an already changed side."

Hooker Jason Putt collected two tries with one each going to Andy Horton and Andrew Rossiter. Simon Mundy kicked a conversion.

Crediton hauled themselves out of the bottom two for the first time in a while thanks to an 18-14 win over Bude which gave them the double over the Cornish side.

Bude were 15-0 down at half-time and always chasing the game after that. Losing goal kicker Paul Williams with a dislocated knee didn't help their chances.

Ross Toms converted his own try and kicked two penalties for Crediton. Stuart Crocker scored the other try. Zerran Bell and Andy Yates, who also kicked the goals, were Bude's second-half points scorers.

Fijian wing Winston Kiva marked his debut for Withycombe with three tries in the 39-13 win over visiting Devonport Services. Alex Lloyd had two more.

Tiverton drew for the second week running when Steve Cockram landed an 86th-minute penalty to square the game with Ivybridge which finished at 14-14.

BARNSTAPLE BRACED FOR TOUGH TEST

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-12T21:08:10+00:00

Barnstaple coach Jeremy Chugg is expecting one of the toughest games in the second half of the season when his unbeaten Western Counties table toppers put their 100 per cent record on the line at Minehead.Barum have already played and beaten Minehead twice this season, on successive Saturdays in league and cup, so the odds seem stacked on them doing the treble.

Chugg is taking Barum to the Tom Stewart Field to win, but knows they won't bring the points back without putting a big effort in.

"Minehead are one of these teams who don't have anyone brilliant in the side, but what they do they all do well," said Chugg. "Of all the teams we have played this season they were probably the hardest to break down as they were so good defensively.

"I would put this game up there with Hayle and Bude as among the hardest we have left to play this season."

Barum will be without centre Mark Galliford, who is studying for exams, so Matt Slee comes into the centre with Josh Squire replacing Slee on the bench. Minehead hope to have skipper Jason Hurley back from a calf injury. He faces a late fitness test.

Second-placed Hayle play resurgent Truro knowing that the city side will have gained confidence from their win over Kingsbridge last Saturday - their first in the league this season.

With coach Phil Angove galvanising previously moribund Truro, Hayle are preparing themselves for a close encounter.

Third-placed Bude, six points behind Hayle and a whopping 12 adrift of Barnstaple, go to Crediton looking to avenge their defeat at Bencoolen Meadow before Christmas - one of three in four starts that badly dented the club's promotion chances.

Skipper Brian Crichton is back after a lengthy injury lay-off to lead Devonport Services into their key game away to Withycombe.

Fourth-bottom Withycombe are only a point behind Services so losing to them will drop Services on to the edge of the relegation scrap. Win it and they will be almost in the clear for the rest of the season.

Crichton's return is well timed for Services as they are going to need all the ammunition they can lay their hands on to beat Withies on their own ground. When the two sides met at the Rectory before Christmas, Services snatched a narrow 8-7 win.

"Brian is one of our biggest hitters in ever sense, not just going forward but also in defence," said Services' team manager Dave Burgess.

Kingsbridge entertain Sidmouth determined not to get stuck in limbo land for the rest of the season.

Seven wins in 12 starts have kept Kings comfortably away from the drop zone, but not close enough to the promotion chasers to have a serious chance of going up.

Chris Bowles, the club's director of rugby, said it would be easy to make the mistake of coasting through the rest of the season believing they were safe.

"We've already won as many games this season than we did from start to finish last year, which is a dramatic improvement on last season, when we only just stayed up," said Bowles.

"If we stop aiming for something the season is going to go a bit flat on us as we are in a bit of a no-man's land. We won't go up and another couple of wins and there is no way we will go down."

Ivybridge, beaten last time out by Withycombe, are away to Tiverton.

ELRA COURSE - TRURO RFC

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-12T12:34:07+00:00

Lady and Gentlemen,

I apologise for the shotgun and slightly less formal approach but we (RFU Referees Department) are endeavouring to widen the knowledge about the latest Entry Level Referee Awards (ELRA) courses that have now replaced the old National Foundation Course (NFC). The new course format has been in operation since Nov 06 and so far 4 delegates have successfully completed the first course in Cornwall, hosted by Launceston RFC.

Further monthly courses are planned across Cornwall, geographically spread (alternating between Launceston, Bodmin, Truro and Hayle) to provide the most ideal catchments areas, with the next scheduled for Sunday 4th and 11th of February at Truro RFC – see the attached flyer for more details.

I am hoping that you will be able to advertise this course within your club and direct any potential new referee – retired or nearly retired players, coaches of your junior sections or those who would like to remain actively involved with rugby, to perhaps consider taking this Nationally recognised course. I can guarantee that it will be fun, friendly and very informative and of course you will be on the first rung of the ladder towards becoming a potential Premiership and even International Referee!

If you have any questions or need any further information, then do please get in touch with me.

Kind regards,

Andy Watts

Please fee free to download the flyer if you are interested TruroFlyer

RFU Referee Trainer – Cornwall
01736-757990 (H)
07918-148458 (M)
andywatts@rfu.com or
andywatts18@btinternet.com (H)

FORWARDS SET UP VICTORY

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-10T20:52:51+00:00

"Forwards set up victory

TRURO COLTS 12pts KINGSBRIDGE COLTS 0pts

TRURO Colts started 2007 with a hard-fought game against Kingsbridge at St Clements in difficult conditions.

Kingsbridge spent the majority of the first half defending with the Truro forwards pushing for the line. Prop and man of the match Paul Andrews finally powered over for a try under the posts which was converted by Dan Seal.

As the first half continued the Truro backs came into their own with some great handling, especially from Ashley Ritchie and Ant Gregovich, to stretch the Kingsbridge backs and send over Jake Lytham for a second try before half time.
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The conditions took their toll in the second half with the ground being very heavy under foot. Both sides showed some great spirit and skill but to no avail.

Frustration set in and one point with Ollie Woolcock being shown a yellow card but overall a great game for Truro leading into the first round of the County Cup.

Truro play Hayle at St Clements Hill on Saturday, kick off 2.30 pm."

Front Row Rugby - Truro's blueprint for future

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-10T10:30:37+00:00

Truro's blueprint for future

AFTER years of success the last couple of league campaigns has witnessed a reverse in fortunes for Truro Rugby Club.

Their success stemmed from the bold appointment of former Cornwall coach Phil Angove who guided them up through the leagues from Cornwall and Devon to the higher echelon of South West One.

During that period the club also developed its facilities off the field with the St Clement Hill pitch being completely revamped and providing a ground with a real rugby atmosphere.

New changing accommodation was provided and a superb facility for sponsors was also built.

However, with everything in place the club's progress stuttered on the pitch, but along with most other clubs in today's rugby world - and most other sports - the key factor is money and sponsorship.

Alan Milliner, whose name is synonymous with Truro RFC and is currently managing the colts section, said the club has decided to take a hard look at how it operates in order to safeguard its future and is now trying to develop an amateur blueprint.
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"Unfortunately, there are players who have left the club for a higher standard of rugby or payment. The nature of the game, nationally and locally, dictates that there are players who will expect payment for turning out on a Saturday afternoon. Loyalty is a word which is often heard, but not necessarily applied to some players and clubs.

"The senior section, therefore, has taken the bold step to stop all forms of remuneration. The club has taken the view that its finances must be addressed, not that it is excessive, but that it needs settling.

Truro Rugby Club is standing firm and the regular club players have stepped forward in the knowledge that the season of 2006-07 is going to be tough.

"Over the past few seasons the club has produced a healthy supply of talented youngsters, but we have been unable to hold on to them.

"During the summer the club has lost 16 players and the number continues to rise, but it is also appropriate to highlight at this point our thanks to all the previous players, supporters and sponsors."

The club is unable to field the Dragons side due to the loss of players and the Mark Long's Warriors are fighting to raise a side each week.

The colts have a strong management team with the section committed to the traditional values upon which the game of rugby was based. The colts are training weekly and now number 35 players.

The mini/junior section continues to be one of the best within Cornwall. Each age group has large numbers training and the ethos is enjoyment.

The youth aspect of rugby at Truro is thriving and is a credit to everyone involved.

Web Site History

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-09T12:10:48+00:00

This site has been online for two years and it has proved to be much enjoyed by players and club members.

In the past it has been a bit neglected but hopefully this time round it will come more to life.

You will notice the structure of the site is different. We now have a Club Blog page. For those of you who don't know a blog page is kind of like a diary journal on the web. It's a bit of an experiment, we'll have to see how it goes.

Some of the material from the old site has not been used so, there is always need for new material to be posted.

As always your contributions can help these pages to fill quickly and be updated more often.

You can send any pictures, articles, news or comments to the club's new email of club@trurorfc.co.uk or leave what you have behind the bar for the attention of the web editor.

Look forward to hearing from you. Hope you enjoy the new site.

Truro RFC Webeditor.

Truro Rugbyfootball Club Website Re-designed and updated

Truro RFC Online — 2007-01-09T11:51:44+00:00

Finally, it's back. It's been a while.

First of all a big thank you to you loyal Truro RFC online addicts who still check to see if the site has been updated. I still get the site reports telling me people check out the site for about 10 seconds and the click off to darker parts of the web.

Well here you go. Hopefully now there's more than 10 secs of viewing for you. I have had to re-design the site so that It can be managed quickly, addapted easily and updated regularly.

The layout and structure is different in order to include more of our clubs sections and activities. There has been a request from the Colts (Allan M) for a bit of TRFC web spaces and from the Junior section too. Well, I've got your pages ready so you can send me the material to fill them up with when ever you like.

I have also added a blog page with a RSS feed. The idea is that you can subscribe to it so that as and when club news is posted, you will be hopefully be alerted. Having just learnt how to do this it may mean that there are a few hick ups. Hopefully idea can help us all be a bit more in touch with what is happening to our club. So let me know if it works for you.

Some of the material from the old site is archived and some has been lost. So, as always and with the danger of sounding like a broken record, any contributions you have out there are welcome. I know there are some photo's of this Year's Crimbo Bashs out there.

Your contributions can help these pages to fill with club news and be updated more often. There are still pages to be completed.
You can send any pictures, articles or news using the club's email of club@trurorfc.co.uk or leave what you have behind the bar for the attention of the web editor.

Hope you enjoy the new site.

Truro RFC Webeditor.