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Jason Leonard Cup Fixtures 2020

 

 WARM UP GAMES

Wednesday 11th December 2019 CORNWALL U.20 V RNAS CULDROSE @ HAYLE RFC 7:30 PM

Wednesday 15th January 2020 CORNWALL U.20 V CORNWALL FIRE & RESCUE @ HAYLE RFC 7:30 PM

 

The 2020 Jason Leonard Cup Fixtures have been released by the RFU.

In this year's pool Cornwall have one home game against newly promoted Berkshire, with away games at both Devon and Gloucestershire.

JASON LEONARD CUP POOL 4

Sunday 26th January 2020   DEVON V CORNWALL (Venue & kick-off tbc)

Sunday 23rd February 2020 CORNWALL V BERKSHIRE @ CAMBORNE RFC 1:30 PM

Sunday 15th March 2020 GLOUCESTERSHIRE V CORNWALL (Venue & kick-off tbc)

 

Should Cornwall qualify for the knockout stages;

Sunday 29th March 2020 Quarter-finals

Sunday 12th April 2020 Semi-finals

Sunday 3rd May Final @ Twickenham Stadium

 
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Cornwall Under 20s selection process

 

 

 

 

 

 

05 August 2019

To All Club Secretaries / Club Coaches

 

Cornwall Under 20 – Training Squads 2019 / 2020

 

I am writing as the CRFU Under 20 Team Manager to ask for your assistance with the coming season. We would like you to nominate players that you feel have the skill / knowledge and potential to represent your club at County Under 20 level.

The squad will be coached by Rich Kevern and Tyler Gendall who act as a link for these young players into the full County squad. We will be holding a training selection session early in the new season with the aim of concentrating training before the start of their Championships in February 2019.

We are looking for players to be nominated who have the potential to perform at this higher level of rugby. Last season we reached the quarter final of the Jason Leonard Cup.

The requirements are, players nominated must be under 20 years of age on 1st September 2019 and at least 17 years of age by the day of the match.

If you wish to discuss any potential players then please do not hesitate to contact myself in the first instance on the details above or in the county handbook. I thank you in anticipation of your support.

Please complete and return the pro forma by no later than 05 September 2019 to me by email or over the phone.

 

Colin Hatch

Under 20 Team Manager

Mobile: , e-mail:

or Chris Lea (Chairman of Representative Rugby)

Mobile:07773194343, email:

Pro forma below

Under 20 nominations form Adobe

 
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Tyler Gendall appointed forwards coach for Under 20s

CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020

 

Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2019 is well underway with preparations being made for the coming season.

 

The fixtures have not yet been released, but a list of eligible players is being complied. All clubs within the county will be asked to nominate players they think suitable for representing their club and the county at this age level prior to a team building team event in November.

 

We plan to play two warm up games against RNAS Culdrose and Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service in preparation for the first championship game.

 

On the coaching side there has been a change with forwards coach Josh Lord deciding to step down due to work and family commitments. The CRFU wish to place on record their thanks to Josh for his hard work over the last couple of seasons with Cornwall Under 20 reaching the final of the Jason Leonard Cup in 2018 being the highlight.

 

Richie Kevern will continue as the backs coach fresh from his success with the senior team in the Bill Beaumont Cup at Twickenham, and continues to play for Redruth at National Two level.

 

Joining Richie is a former Cornwall U20 player Tyler Gendall. Tyler, who was Trelawny’s Army Cornwall Under 20 player of the year in 2014,  went on to play for the Cornish Pirates in the Championship before joining Bristol and then Harlequins in the Premiership before returning to the Mennaye and Championship rugby. Tyler has now retired from professional rugby and has joined St. Ives as forwards coach.

 

Chair of CRFU Representative Rugby Chris Lea said. “I am delighted to keep the services of Richie with all his experience for Cornwall, and Redruth in the National leagues, and am delighted to welcome Tyler in to the coaching team bringing with him a wealth of experience at the highest level of English rugby.”

 

Any enquires concerning the CRFU U20 should be addressed to the team manager Colin Hatch;-

 

Email -  

Mob –

 

Bill Hooper,

Cornwall RFU Assistant Hon Sec 

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South West Under 20 roles

THE South West Under-20s are looking to appoint an honorary divisional chair of selectors and an honorary assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.

The selectors’ job will support the divisional team manager and national chairman of selectors to identify a divisional squad by ensuring that a uniform player assessment and grading system is in place for inter-CB matches and the national selection weekend on May 8/9/10.

The post-holder will ensure the RFU’s objectives for the England Counties U20s’ programme are achieved by leading the implementation of a consistent player assessment and selection system at divisional and CB levels in accordance with RFU policies on player assessment & selection.

They will be responsible for establishing effective working relationships with CB personnel to ensure that all inter-CB matches are observed and assessed to form a divisional squad in accordance with RFU policies for this programme.

Applicants should demonstrate significant experience of coaching, assessing, and selecting players at CB and or divisional levels and hold a minimum of a RFU / UKCC Level 2 coaching qualification or its recognised equivalent.

The South West Under-20s are also seeking an honorary assistant coach for the 2019-20 season.

They will support the divisional team manager and head coach to prepare a divisional squad for the national selection weekend on May 8/9/10, 2020.

Applicants should demonstrate significant experience of coaching, club, CB and/or divisional levels and hold a minimum of a RFU / UKCC Level 2 coaching qualification or its recognised equivalent.

Applications for both posts should be in writing together with a rugby CV and should be sent by email to Nigel Gooding at stating your experience, qualifications, and suitability for this role.

Closing date for applications is 30.8.19. Interviews will be held in September 2019

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Three Cornwall Under 20s make South West Squad

 

Photo: Torin Clarke Cornwall Under 20 captain.

 

Eight Cornwall Under 20 players from this season's squad were invited to the South West trials held at Keynsham RFC on Easter Sunday.

Following a rigorous selection process three of our lads won selection for the final South West squad.

The players selected are;

Torin Clarke (Launceston RC)

Jack Hodge (Redruth Rugby)

James Tucker (Redruth Rugby)

Congratulations to all three who now go forward to the National trials in Derbyshire when the the final squad for England Counties Under 20 tour to Romania will be picked.

Good luck to the lads chosen and commiserations to the five lads who missed out.

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Eight from Cornwall U.20s make SW trials

 

 

Cornwall Under 20 captain Torin Clarke, photo Simon Bryant.

 

 

CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 - South West Trials.

 

Although the Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) 2019, Under 20 County Championship campaign has ended, eight of their players have been invited to the South West training day, being held on Easter Sunday, at Keynsham RFC.

This is the next stage for the players who will hope it will end with them earning selection for the England Counties Under 20s.  

 

CRFU President Peter James said “It is a great honour for these guys to have been selected due to their performances in the Jason Leonard Cup playing for Cornwall.”

 The eight players represent four different Cornish clubs along with Bath University.  The majority come from Redruth with all four players having played for the National League 2 South team this season.

The players selected are;

Torin Clarke – Launceston

Connor Gilbert – Redruth

Jack Hodge – Redruth

Rory Mead – Bude

Mawgan Osborne – Penzance & Newlyn Colts

Jake Penprase – Bath University

Aaron Simmonds – Redruth

James Tucker – Redruth

Almost fifty players from eight counties have been invited to train at Keynsham RFC. From that day the South West selectors will pick a South West team, who will play against the other regions in Derbyshire on the weekend of 11 / 12 May.

The Cornwall U20 team manager Colin Hatch said; -”These eight guys are now up against the best players from our region this season, and will need to perform on the day to get selected for the South West team. We are all immensely proud of their achievement in being selected and representing Cornwall at this level. We would also like to thank Trelawny’s Army Supporters Club, who once again have assisted these young guys with their travelling expenses to this training session in Bristol.”

The CRFU congratulate the players chosen and wish them good luck in the SW trial.

 
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Cornwall bow out to Herts

 

Photo: Redruth's Connor Gilbert on his way to scoring his second try of the game. Simon Bryant Iktis Photo   

 

 

 

JASON LEONARD CUP UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

HERTFORDSHIRE U.20  28 – 19 CORNWALL U.20

By Bill Hooper

Cornwall’s quest for a return to Twickenham was extinguished at Cheshunt as the hosts booked a home semi-final against Lancashire.

Cornwall’s preparations were hampered by injury and unavailability, and were further hindered on the morning of the game when full-back Reuben Edwards failed a fitness test, necessitating a re-shuffle of the back-line.

Hertfordshire made a fast start scoring a couple of converted tries in the opening fifteen minutes. The first came from strong forward play with hooker Steff Jones going over, then the backs got involved with centre Joe Hall scoring. Both tries were converted by fly-half Luke Bouchier.

Cornwall needed a reply and it came with a try scored by centre Connor Gilbert on the half-hour mark.

Hertfordshire then got a third try from further forward play when lock Matt Holmes crossed with Bouchier again on the money with the extras.

Cornwall continued to show good spirit and got their reward just before half-time when No.8 James Eddy scored their second try, with James Tucker adding the extras to leave them 21-12 down at the break.

After half-time Hertfordshire scored their fourth try through winger Tommy Reilly again bettered by Bouchier to seal the result.

Cornwall didn’t let their heads drop battling away for Gilbert to score his second try of the game with Tucker adding the conversion.

Under enormous pressure in the closing stages from Hertfordshire, Cornwall’s defence held firm to deny the hosts another score.

Cornwall’s coaches, Josh Lord and Richie Kevern whilst disappointed with the loss were much happier with the performance of their side compared to the Gloucestershire game. 

The other semi-final sees Gloucestershire host champions Yorkshire.

We wish Herts all the best for the rest of the competition.

We thank all the players, coaches, medical staff, kit personnel, officials and our sponsors involved in this season’s Under 20’s campaign.  

 

Herts Stags U.20: Euan Rees (Royston), Cairo Sango (Notts Trent), Joe Hall (O Albanian), Harry Collins (Oxford Brooks Uni), Tommy Reilly (O Albanian), Luke Bouchier (Notts Trent), Caswell Parks (York Uni); Matt Ramzan (O Albanian), Steff Jones (Cardiff Uni), Dan Hood (Uni of Surrey, Capt), George Carter (Notts Trent), Matthew Holmes (Barnet), Oliver Moody (Uni of Surrey), Josh Milton (Welwyn), Brad Etherington (Bishop’s Stortford).

Replacements: Callum McDermott (Royston), Chris Enslin (Tring), Steve Mackenzie-Cardi (Fullerians), Jacques Hladkhu (O Albanian), Connor Mak (Bishop’s Stortford), Curtis Woodham (Fullerians), Rohan Finnegan (Portsmouth).

Herts Stags scores: Tries, Jones, Hall, Holmes, Reilly, Cons, Bouchier 4

Cornwall U.20: James Tucker (Redruth), Ben Plummer (St. Austell), Connor Gilbert (Redruth), Isaak Welch (Truro), Jake Penprase (Bath Uni)  Will Trewin (Cardiff Met), Owen Davey (Truro); Luke Barnes (Redruth), Rory Mead (Bude), Chae Jenkins, Dan Goldsmith (both Launceston), Mawgan Osborne (PzN Colts), Torin Clarke (Launceston, Capt), Aden Brassington (St. Ives), Jamie Eddy (Redruth).

Replacements: Harry Lightfoot (Launceston), Cain Worley (Unattached), Eddy Hall (Pirates Ams), Alex Bartlett (Launceston), Stan Somers (Falmouth), Tom Wallace (Penryn), Adam Long (Camborne).

Cornwall U.20 scores: Tries Gilbert 2 Eddy, Cons, Tucker 2

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Herts 28-19 Cornwall

Despite a brave performance at Cheshunt RFC, Cornwall Under 20s bow out of this season's Jason Leonard Cup following their defeat this afternoon 28 - 19 to Hertfordshire Under 20s.

Congratulations to the Hertfordshire Stags and good luck for your semi-final.

Commiserations to our lads, you have all worn the black and gold with great pride this season.   

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Cornwall Under 20s to face Herts


        Photo: Connor Gilbert looks to make a break with support from Jake Penprase, Photo Simon Bryant Iktisphoto                                                                        

 

CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 The Jason Leonard Cup.

 

Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) 2019, Under 20 County Championship campaign is now into the knock out stage of the Jason Leonard Cup. Cornwall will play Hertfordshire at Cheshunt RFC with a 13:30 kick off time on Sunday March 31.

 

CRFU President Peter James said “This will be a real test for a young side that need to pull themselves back together following the defeat against Gloucestershire 2 weeks ago. An away trip to Hertfordshire who topped their group is a daunting task, but one this team I am sure will relish.”


 

Coach Josh Lord said. “We make no excuses for our last performance which was below the standard these guys are capable of, and we expect. Hertfordshire will go into this game as favourites especially with home advantage and rightly so, it is up to these guys now to perform to their true potential if they wish to progress in the competition. From now on in, it is winner takes all.”

 

Cornwall Captain Torin Clarke said. As a group of players we felt we let our coaches and of course the supporters down at St Austell last week. It is easy to make excuses the true fact is we did not perform well enough on the day and Gloucestershire were a class outfit and that reflected in the score line.”

 

Hertfordshire won all of their group games with victories over Sussex, Eastern Counties and finally last week over Kent to top their group. Cornwall defeated Devon and Hampshire before losing to Gloucestershire coming runners up in their group and therefore earning an away quarterfinal place.

 

The Cornwall U20 team manager Colin Hatch said. “Unfortunately we have picked up a few injuries and of course most teams will be playing on Saturday before we make a long trip to Hertfordshire to play on Sunday. This gives an opportunity for a couple of the squad members to get a run out at this crucial stage of the competition.”

 

Luke Barnes gets his first start at loose head prop, whilst Aden Brassington starts at seven again in the pack. A change at fly half sees James Tucker fill the spot with Will Trewin moving to centre. Jake Penprase moves to wing joining Ben Plummer whilst  Reuben Edwards covers full back. Adam Long comes onto the bench along with debutant Tom Wallace.  

 

 


 

 


                                        Hertfordshire U20 v Cornwall U20

Sunday 31 March @ Cheshunt RFC 1330 kick-off

Cornwall Squad 

1

Luke Barnes

Redruth 

2

Rory Mead

Bude

3

Chae Jenkins

Launceston

4

Dan Goldsmith  (Vice-Captain)

Launceston

5

Mawgan Osborne

P&N Colts

6

Torin Clarke  (Captain)

Launceston

7

Aden Brassington

St Ives

8

Jamie Eddy

Redruth

9

Owen Davey

Truro

10

James Tucker

Redruth

11

Jake Penprase

Bath Uni

12

Will Trewin

Cardiff Met

13

Connor Gilbert

Redruth

14

Ben Plummer

St Austell

15

Reuben Edwards

Launceston

16

Harry Lightfoot

Launceston

17

Cain Worley

N/A

18

Eddy Hall

Pirates Amateurs

19

Alex Bartlett

Launceston

20

Stan Somers

Falmouth

21

Tom Wallace

Penryn

22

Adam Long

Camborne

 

Travelling reserves

23

Jack Hodge

Redruth

24

James Murray

Redruth

25

Lawrence Armstrong

Launceston

Coaches - Josh Lord + Rich Kevern

Medical cover – Graham Ashton + Lauren Albury

Kit - Paul Hurrell (Head) + Colin Hatch

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