Worcester Warriors have today confirmed that centre Andy Short is to join RFU Championship side Cornish Pirates on loan. Former England Under-20 international Short, who featured in the 55-10 win over Banca Monte Crociati on Saturday, is expected to travel down to Pirates this week to start training with the club. Short, who will...
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Two teams who have both played three and won three games in this season’s British & Irish Cup competition go head to head at the Mennaye Field on Sunday (ko 2pm). In a new cross-pool format the Pirates top Pool 1 following wins against Bristol (50-22), Plymouth Albion (0-38), and Munster A (6-10). As...
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Leeds Carnegie Head Coach Diccon Edwards has made two changes to his side to face Cornish Pirates this Sunday at Headingley Carnegie, kick off 3pm. Leeds Carnegie retain the same back line that played at Bristol last week however the changes come in the pack. Tom Denton is ruled out through a shoulder injury...
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This Sunday at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol (ko 3pm), the Cornish Pirates have yet another mightily interesting Championship encounter, it a top of the table clash between second-placed Bristol Rugby and league leaders the Pirates. The Cornish side have not yet beaten ‘Bris’ away in a Championship match, so there’ll be a deep desire...
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Titans open side flanker Sean Dougall believes Rotherham will learn from the disappointment of defeat suffered last weekend at the hands of league leaders Cornish Pirates. Rotherham made countless handling errors in Cornwall, but Dougall believes the team will be a better and stronger side because of the experience. Dougall reflected back on the...
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Sunday afternoon’s RFU Championship game at the Mennaye Field, Penzance (ko 2.30pm), could be one of the games of the season. It’s third against second, the visiting Titans arriving in Cornwall on the back of an incredible 44-6 points win against league leaders Bristol last weekend, which must have been quite a shock for...
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London Welsh face the Cornish Pirates on Saturday at Old Deer Park (3pm) for the first time since last season’s Championship semi-final meeting at Mennaye Field. The Exiles will no doubt have a spot of revenge in mind, but will be even more eager to end a run of three consecutive losses, following Championship...
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Having lost at home to Bedford Blues and then drawn away to Nottingham, the Cornish Pirates will be keen to bounce back to winning ways at home to Esher on Sunday (ko 3pm). The Pirates welcome back fly-half Ceiron Thomas from injury, thus enabling Rob Cook to return to his accustomed full-back role, and...
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All eyes will be on Brickfields Saturday where Plymouth Albion entertain their West Country rivals the Cornish Pirates (kick-off 3pm). Albion have a 100 per cent record at home this season, while new league leaders the Pirates are unbeaten in all competitions in 2011/12. Something will have to give tomorrow and Albion’s chairman of...
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The Cornish Pirates have made an agreement with Exeter Chiefs whereby experienced prop forward Alan Paver can be loaned to them until further notice on a week by week basis. ‘Paves’, aged 33, will be training with the Chiefs this week ahead of their Premiership game at home to Saracens on Saturday. Commenting on...
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