With Cornwall For Cornwall
Gans Kernow Rag Kernow
24 May, 2025
14:30
Westholme, Alexandra Road,
Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LY
Tel: 01736 331961 Email: [email protected]
A new face at the Cornish Pirates for next season will be 26-year-old backrower Rory Suttor. Born and raised in Avalon, Australia, Rory is a former Australian schoolboy and under 20s international who, though a specialist flanker, has ability to cover all back and second-row positions.
We are delighted to confirm that Joe Walsh will remain with the club next season. Joe, who was appointed ahead of 2024/25 season, will take the role of lead forwards and defence coach heading into 2025/26 along with Joint Head Coaches Alan Paver and Gavin Cattle.
There has been much good news emanating from the Cornish Pirates of recent, but none more so than that which confirms joint head coaches Gavin Cattle and Alan Paver have signed contracts for next season.
A transformed competition format for the second tier of English rugby for the 2025-26 season and beyond, as well as a bold new-look identity has been revealed.
It has been confirmed that backrower Hugh Bokenham is to depart the Cornish Pirates at the end of the season after having signed a contract with Gloucester Rugby.
Good news for the Cornish Pirates confirms that centre Chester Ribbons, who has been due registered with Exeter Chiefs this season, has signed to be a fully contracted Cornish Pirates player for 2025/26.
At a time when there has been positive player news aplenty from the Cornish Pirates, it is confirmed that hooker Morgan Nelson will be returning for next season.
The Cornish Pirates today welcome Ampthill to the Mennaye Field for a scheduled Round 20 fixture in this season’s RFU Championship (ko 2.30pm).
The Cornish Pirates can confirm the signing of wing/centre Ben Cambriani for next season. Swansea-born Ben, aged 25, was educated at Bishopston Comprehensive School and has played for Ospreys, Ampthill, Zebre Parma, and Wales 7s.
This SATURDAY will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Hartpury to the Mennaye Field for a scheduled Round 19 fixture in this season’s RFU Championship (ko 2.30pm).
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce that hooker Matt Pritchard has signed his first professional contract, to remain a Pirate in 25/26. The Cornish born forward has made two Championship appearances this season after joining on loan from Redruth, scoring in both games including most recently at Coventry last weekend.
The Cornish Pirates can confirm that fly-half Bruce Houston will be departing Cornwall at the end of this season to join French team Bourg-en-Bresse - Union Sportive Bressane (US Bressane) – who currently compete in France's Nationale league (the third level of French club rugby).
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce an exciting new chapter for the club, as we welcome Paul Robinson Solicitors as our new Main Club Partners.
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce that lock Josh King is the next Pirate to commit his future to the club, entering his third season in Cornwall for 25/26. The Scottish forward has been a virtual ever present this season, stepping up as captain on several occasions, and has amassed 42 appearances and two tries so far for the club during his time here.
This Saturday - EASTER SATURDAY - will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Caldy to the Mennaye Field for a scheduled Round 17 fixture in this season’s RFU Championship (ko 2.30pm).
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce that scrum half Dan Hiscocks has signed a new deal with the club. Joining from Ealing Trailfinders in the summer, the former Wales age groups halfback has enjoyed an excellent first season in Cornwall, establishing himself as one of the top 9's in the league with seven tries in 21 appearances so far.
After two years of intensive work, the Tier 2 Board with the RFU and Championship clubs, is announcing a new and improved league, starting next season, with a vision to inspire and engage current and future generations of rugby fans, while also bringing commercial sustainability and growth to its clubs.
This SUNDAY will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Cambridge to the Mennaye Field for a scheduled Round 15 fixture in this season’s RFU Championship (ko 2.30pm).
News this week has confirmed the passing at home of John Gendall, a former Pirates player and club stalwart who was also a Life Member.
The Cornish Pirates are pleased to announce the signing of 27-year-old lock forward Mike Etete. UK-born, and joining from National 1 side Blackheath, 6’ 7” Mike, who has also on occasions played in the back row, scored a try for the Cornish Pirates when guesting in their recent home win against the Royal Navy.
