Cardhana o an kensa dhe scorya pan wrug aga Nr. December 15, 2022 Supporter information: Doncaster This Saturday will see the Cornish Pirates play their opening game in 2023. To be played versus Doncaster Knights at the Mennaye Field, the fixture is the one that was postponed just before Christmas because of wet pitch conditions. January 2, 2023 Graham Nicholas RIP Sad news heard at the very start of 2023 confirmed that on the morning of New Year’s Day former Pirates player Graham Nicholas had passed away. Cornish Pirates – Partnership with Kernow Resilience Hub The Cornish Pirates have very much welcomed the opportunity to partner this season with Kernow Resilience Hub (KRH), which is based at Pool, Redruth.
January 11, 2023 Supporter information: Nottingham This Friday will see the Cornish Pirates welcome Nottingham to the Mennaye Field for a Championship league fixture versus Nottingham. The seventh versus eighth game under Friday night lights kicks off at 7. 30pm. January 9, 2023 Rod’s Cornish Match Report – Doncaster Knights (H) Rag an kensa gam ma a 2023, yth o dalleth rag kreswas Garyn Smith yn udn sewya brewys hir-dermyn. Kyn whrussa glaw poos an myttin gasa an park slynkek ha poos, warbarth gans gwyns crev, fyt dydhanus a ve desevys.
The London side certainly have the quality to make Bristol work for the Championship title. Impressive forwards In the past it has been Hartpury’s backs that have got them over the line and really stood out. This is certainly not the case anymore with the forwards stealing the show. The backline never really fired with them starved of possession with a poor kicking game. However, in the first-half especially, Hartpury’s pack played very well with good set-piece work getting them a foothold in the game. Charlie Chapman playing for Hartpury Kicking game needs drastic work Hartpury’s fans are used to a swashbuckling brand of rugby having seen the side rise through the ranks. So, there are groans around the Gillman’s Ground when a kick goes up.
View All News View Post January 20, 2023 Wooden Spoon Collection A collection made at the recent Cornish Pirates versus Nottingham match at the Mennaye Field raised the very worthy sum of £367-65 for Cornwall Wooden Spoon. Continue Reading Rugby News, January 19, 2023 Fantastic response to Growing Links initiative The response by the Cornish Pirates and their supporters, plus certain companies and sponsors, led to the club’s ‘Reverse Advent Calendar’ initiative proving highly successful. January 16, 2023 Rod’s Cornish Match Report – Nottingham (H) Kyn ve meur a law dres an jeth dien de’Yow, ober cales gwres gans an meni tir a surhes bos an park y’n gwella studh o possybyl rag an fyt ma. An dhew bara a dhallathas gans meur a whans dhe waynya, mes yth o an Sethoryon neb o an kensa dhe scorya, pan wrussons y treylya pot spal a-dherag am peulyow woja naw mynysen.
The honeymoon is over: 5 things we learnt from Hartpury v EalingHartpury were beaten 31-7 by Ealing Trailfinders and have now lost four Championship games on the bounce. There were some positives for Hartpury and certainly lessons to take away from the defeat. Rugby reporter Ellis Lane looks at the things we learnt from the defeat. Iain Grieve carries for Hartpury against Bedford Blues (Image: Rod Wetton) Ealing are contenders They are second in the Championship at the moment with only Bristol ahead of them. They will need to keep up their good form if they are going to catch big-spending Bristol but they have the quality. The Trailfinders were excellent at times against Hartpury and in the second-half especially.
The college side have already disregarding the B&I Cup and will look to rest players with the Ulster double-header coming up. The two weeks away from Championship action should allow more players to return from injury and really boost the side going into Christmas. Hartpury take on Bedford Blues The honeymoon is over Hartpury made a flying start to life in the Championship with impressive displays and a few wins. As the weather turns Hartpury are learning that life in the second-tier will not be as easy as they may have thought. For the next few months they will be forced to grind out results in the ever-physical league.
Hartpury cannot win games in the way they have previously without kicking, so fans need to accept that. That said, the kicking needs to be far, far better. Both outside-half James Williams and scrum-half Harry Cochrane were guilty of some poor kicking. In the second-half they lost that battle and it saw them pinned deep in their own half of the pitch. In a rut It is now four defeats on the bounce in the Championship. There are plenty of injuries currently for Hartpury and the British and Irish Cup could come to their aid.