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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.
Now, after a lengthy break, Championship league action returns to the Mennaye Field on Friday night with the visit of London Scottish. It is a sixth versus seventh in the league contest which everyone will be looking forward to.
After a 4-week break, rugby action returns for the Cornish Pirates on Friday evening with a home ‘friendly’ at the Mennaye Field against the Royal Navy (ko 7.30m).
Rugby lovers and hot sauce aficionados are in for a treat after two of Cornwall's top brands have teamed up to create the perfect kick.
Now, Hartpury have already beaten us twice this season – away in the Cup and then away in the league – so a tough game is naturally anticipated. Of course, we very much look forward to playing at home and giving it our all and win or lose nobody can ask for more than that.
Kitlocker.com are proud to announce it has expanded its license to take on global licensing and supply responsibilities for the iconic Samurai Sportswear brand, following the administration of Samurai Apparel Limited.
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce Jewson as the new Official Builders Merchant of the Cornish Pirates.
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce an exciting new chapter in the club’s history, with the formation of a new ownership consortium. The consortium consists of four long-standing supporters and sponsors of the club, who share a deep commitment to its growth and success both on and off the pitch.
Supporters will not be surprised to hear that Friday evening’s Premiership Cup game against Gloucester will be played in front of a big crowd.
The Cornish Pirates can confirm that this weekend’s game away to Ampthill will mark a last with the club for their Strength & Conditioning Coach, Atis Amaglo.
This Sunday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Doncaster Knights to the Mennaye Field for a sixth versus seventh in the Championship clash.
This Sunday’s Cornish Pirates game versus Doncaster Knights will be a last at home for flanker Will Gibson. Aged 25, the Portsmouth-born but Cornwall raised player who has to date made 78 appearances for the Pirates since arriving in 2021, will soon be departing Cornwall for Australia.
The Cornish Pirates are delighted to today confirm the lifting of break clauses in player contracts, giving reassurance to them and everyone who supports the club.
This Saturday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome unbeaten league leaders Coventry to the Mennaye Field for a scheduled Round 8 fixture in this season’s Championship.
The leaders of the 12 Championship clubs have asked the President of the RFU to convene a Special General Meeting of the union and to hold a debate on a vote of no confidence in the Chairman of the RFU Board of Directors, Tom Ilube and in the Chief Executive Officer of the RFU, Bill Sweeney.
The Cornish Pirates are pleased to confirm the signing of two young Cornish forwards for the remainder of this season.
First set of Premiership Cup games completed, focus for the Cornish Pirates turns back to the Championship on Friday when for an eleventh versus sixth in the league contest Chinnor will be warmly welcomed to the Mennaye Field. This will be a first ever meeting between the two sides which kicks off at 7.30pm.
Simon Gillham has been appointed Chair of the newly established Tier 2 Board, taking up his role with immediate effect.
For supporters not yet aware, Friday evening’s Premiership Cup opener against Exeter Chiefs at the Mennaye Field (ko 7.30pm) has been declared a sell-out. This means no tickets can be purchased in advance through the ticket office or at the gates on the night. Also, as has previously been announced, for season ticket holders it is important to note that season tickets do not cover entry to the Premiership Cup games.
