With Cornwall For Cornwall
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25 January, 2025
15:00
Westholme, Alexandra Road,
Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LY
Tel: 01736 331961 Email: [email protected]
There will many people about Penzance and beyond who will be sorry to hear that Peter Michell, a retired jeweller and former captain of the Pirates and Cornwall and a Past President of the Cornwall RFU, sadly passed away on Tuesday. He was aged 90.
This Saturday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome old friends Bedford Blues to the Mennaye Field for a Round 2 fixture in this season’s RFU Championship. The contest kicks off at 2.30pm.
This Friday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome old friends London Scottish to the Mennaye Field for an opening fixture in this season’s RFU Championship. The contest kicks off at 7.30pm and, for the Pirates, Joe Elderkin is expected to make his 50th appearance for the club.
Premiership Rugby can confirm the decision by the Tournament Organiser of the Premiership Rugby Cup in respect of the match result and allocated League Points.
The Cornish Pirates are pleased to announce the signing of fly-half Bruce Houston on a one-year contract.
Following news received this morning that Jersey Reds have regretfully ceased trading, the Cornish Pirates can confirm that their scheduled Round 4 home match versus the islanders in Pool C of the Premiership Rugby Cup on Friday evening is cancelled.
The Cornish Pirates and Jersey Reds go head-to-head at the Mennaye Field, Penzance, this weekend, when under the glow of Friday night lights their fourth versus second Pool C encounter in Round 4 of the Premiership Rugby Cup takes place (ko 7.30pm).
The partnership between the Cornish Pirates and The Movement Project (TMP) based at Penryn RFC continues to grow.
A latest squad member signed by the Cornish Pirates on a one-year contract is gifted young Australian forward Hugh Bokenham.
The Cornish Pirates can confirm that young hooker Oli Burrows, who is a former Wales under 18s and under 20s player, has arrived at the Mennaye Field on loan from Exeter Chiefs.
Of no surprise this Friday is a big night for the Cornish Pirates – a first ever Premiership Rugby Cup game for the club against the might of Bath Rugby. The kick-off is at 7.30pm and the gates will be open from 5.30pm.
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The Cornish Pirates are pleased to announce the signing of Scottish lock/backrower Josh King on a one-year contract.
Another example of good relations in place between the Royal Navy and the Cornish Pirates sees Royal Navy players Jordan Gott and Rhys Williams each sign a one-year contract with the Pirates.
After seven years serving the Cornish Pirates in the role of Community Engagement Manager, Sam Teasdale is set to train to become a teacher.
News from the Cornish Pirates confirms that fly-half Arwel Robson is returning to Wales having signed for regional side Cardiff Rugby.
Announcing that ‘Crusty Juggler Rum’ will be sponsoring the Cornish Pirates this season sounds a naturally good fit, who come in as the Cornish Pirates Exclusive Rum partner.
With the graft of summer training all but complete, this Saturday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Plymouth Albion to the Mennaye Field for an important pre-season ‘friendly’ (ko 2.30pm). It will also give an opportunity for supporters to cast a keen eye over the squad, with special interest no doubt focused on new signings.
A further new official partner sponsoring the Cornish Pirates for the forthcoming 2023/24 season is RGB Building Supplies.
Ahead of what promises to be an interesting and exciting 2023/24 rugby season, the Cornish Pirates are delighted to announce the sponsorship support of Maen Karne as an official partner of the club.
