Albion eye promotion push ahead of Cinderford clash
Plymouth Albion play host to a huge league game against Cinderford RFC this weekend as they look to push up the table in the National League One. After a disappointing start to the new year with a 45-35 loss away to Sale, the Albion will be looking to pick up their...
“We let ourselves down” – Truro Bow out of ACE league after crushing defeat in Oxford
Truro College’s high-flying 1st XV had their wings clipped on Wednesday as they suffered a heartbreaking 31-12 loss to Oxford College in their final ACE playoff round. Second half tries from Gideon Blacklock and Jayden Oakes were not enough to salvage victory as the...
Round 1 Match-ups: 6 Nations 2021
There is just one day left until the annual Six Nations tournament kicks off for the 22nd time. Italy play host to France in Rome, while Ireland travel to the Principality Stadium to face Wales. Meanwhile, Gregor Townsend’s men look to cause an early upset in a Round...
The Weekly Preview: European Finals
Premiership front-runners Exeter Chiefs will be eyeing up a first Champions Cup victory with a win over Racing 92 on Saturday Possibly the most turbulent season in rugby’s history reaches its grand finale this weekend as the European Challenge Cup and Champions...
Armand Keen to Iron Out Mistakes
Exeter Chiefs forward Don Armand says he is looking forward to ironing out mistakes following his side’s Gallagher Premiership defeat to Bristol Bears on Sunday. Rob Baxter’s men led the Bears 17-0 at half time, courtesy of tries from Sam Simmonds and Nic White, but a...
“I have made so many friends from it”: A life in Rugby
It has been a positive year for Rugby, a sport proud of its roots, and proud of what it has evolved to be in present time. A part of the world very proud of its own origins, and of its own established reputation as a rugby beholden county in the south-west of the UK,...
England vs New Zealand- Key Areas
Kyle Sinkler will be looking to make his presence felt after an impressive Quarter Final performance against Australia. The last time England faced the All Blacks in a Rugby World Cup Semi-Final was 24 years ago in Cape Town; Images of Jonah Lomu bulldozing his way...
Simmonds Has His Say Following Narrow Chiefs Victory
Sam Simmonds of Exeter Chiefs is challenged by Scott Baldwin of Harlequins – Image: Ryan Hiscott, www.jmpuk.com It was tough, it was gritty and at times, not all that pretty. However, Exeter Chiefs and England forward Sam Simmonds was full of praise for his...
Plymouth Albion 41 – 20 Canterbury RFC
By Jack Guthrie Plymouth Albion were able to claw back from what seemed to be an inevitable loss at half time to get their second bonus point win of the season against Kent side Canterbury on Saturday afternoon, as the home side romped to a 41-20 win, despite an...
Plymouth Albion 33 – 27 Rotherham Titans
By Jack Guthrie Plymouth Albion head coach Ben Gulliver expressed his relief after his side scraped a narrow 33-27 victory over National League One rivals Rotherham Titans, scoring a converted try in additional time. Gulliver feared the win might be beyond their reach...
US MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY- A SLEEPING GIANT IN WORLD RUGBY
By Alfie Martin With its presence growing at an unprecedented rate, is America the new powerhouse in World Rugby? It’s the fastest growing sport in the country, and with the 2019 Rugby World Cup poking its head around the corner Rugby Union is all set for its big...
A Spectacular End to 2018 MARJON vs UWE 31-0
MARJON’s women ended the BUCS season in style in a spectacular final game against The University of the West of England, winning 31-0. The game was frequently interrupted with injuries obtained by the opposition which led to MARJON dropping players, but the...
