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First leg of XGirl Cup a great success

 

 

 

XRugby, a new format of rugby playable with as few as 5-a-side and with a much advertised international competition at the O2 Arena this weekend, came to Cornwall first as girls from around the Duchy arrived in sunny Penryn on Sunday for the inaugural leg of the XGirl Cup.

Partly an greater opportunity for girls to play in their own club colours rather than as part of larger cluster teams, partly an introduction to shorter formats of the game like the sevens which forms part of the girls county programme, and partly a chance for genuine competitive rugby rather than just friendlies in the older two age groups, the XGirl Cup didn't disappoint on any of those grounds. It also produced a day of  rugby full of fun for players and spectators alike; multiple neutral observers all commented they had never heard so much giggling at a rugby match before!

In the U18s, the combination of Penzance and Bude (now officially linked for the rest of the tournament) went undefeated with some irresistible offence, including beating hosts Penryn/Newquay 54-50 with the last play of the game!

 The U15s saw some similarly intense competition with Launceston, Penryn and the combined St Austell/Perranporth teams all winning two of their three games. Huge credit goes to Liskeard/Penzance/Newquay too, recovering from two big losses and a 21pt first half deficit to secure a valiant four-try bonus point against Launceston.

The U13s played the same format of games albeit as friendlies, and it was Perranporth/Newquay who shone with four wins from four and a whopping 208 points!

The league points accumulated by the U15s and U18s get shared between the clubs based on the proportion of players involved on the team. That way clubs with plenty of players aren't disadvantaged by temporarily combining with smaller clubs, whilst those smaller clubs can still earn points for themselves too.

Bude/Penzance currently lead the U18s, whilst Launceston are a whisker ahead in the U15s with 3 legs to go before the final knockout round, scheduled for the morning of a Cornwall Ladies home game in what should be a great female Cornish sporting occasion.

A massive thank you to Penryn RFC for hosting, even taking the measure of cancelling Friday's boys training to help ensure the pitches were playable for the girls; to Joshua Stevens from CRRS and Bruce Radford of Penryn for refereeing the unfamiliar format alongside the girls coaches; to Lesley Bennett of St Austell for assembling the teams on the day; and to all the girls, coaches and parents for enjoying the day so much!

 

 

U18 Results

 

Penryn/Newquay 50-54 Bude/Penzance

Penryn/Newquay 38-28 Launceston

Bude/Penzance 61-35 Launceston

 

U15 Results

 

St Austell/Perranporth 28-33 Launceston

Penryn 64-14 Liskeard

Penryn 49-54 St Austell/Perranporth

Launceston 54-26 Liskeard/Penzance/Newquay

St Austell/Perranporth 69-19 Liskeard/Penzance/Newquay

Penryn 35-19 Launceston

 

U13 Results

Perranporth/Newquay 46-14 Penryn

Penzance 49-12 Launceston/Liskeard/Bude

Launceston/Liskeard/Bude 54 St Austell 35

Perranporth/Newquay 42-14 Penzance

Penryn 14-47 Launceston/Liskeard/Bude

St Austell 14-70 Perranporth

Penzance 0-42 Penryn

Launceston/Liskeard/Bude 0-50 Peranporth

Penryn 33-St Austell 21

Penzance 35-St Austell 14

 

Report by Ross Tucknott 

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Gill Burns Cup Fixtures

 

 

 

Cornwall Women have been drawn in Pool 3 in this season's Gill Burns Cup Division 2.

They will have two home fixtures in the pool stages.

The provisional dates are;

 

Sunday 26th April 2020 DORSET & WILTS WOMEN V CORNWALL WOMEN (Venue & kick off tbc)

 

Sunday 10th May 2020 CORNWALL WOMEN V SOMERSET WOMEN (Venue & kick off tcc)

 

Sunday 17th May 2020 CORNWALL WOMEN V HAMPSHIRE WOMEN (Venue & kick off tbc)

 

Should Cornwall qualify for the semi-finals they would be at home on weekend of 23/24 May 2020 against winners of Pool 4.

 
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Cornwall Women announce coaching set up

 

Cornwall Women have announced their coaching team for the 2019/20 season.

Ronan O'Neill is the new head coach and backs coach, he will be assisted by Gavin Mountjoy, forwards coach.

Kev Luke takes on the role of Team Manager.

Lorraine Osman will be co-ordinating the program. 

A series of Development Evenings is being planned and dates and times will be issued shortly.

 

 

 
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County roles advertised for Womens & Girls Rugby

 

The CRFU Womens & Girls Committee are advertising several roles and invite suitable applicants to apply for these positions.

The roles are; an additional Safeguarding Officer, Team Managers X3 (Seniors, U.18 & U.15), Head Coach, Forwards Coach, Backs Coach X3 (Seniors, U.18, U.15).

Potential candidates interested in applying are asked in the first instance to submit their rugby CV and cover letter to the Chairman of Womens & Girls  Rugby, Ross Tucknott, e-mail: by the 12th September 2019.

Interviews for the coaching positions for Girls U.18s & U.15s will be held at Bodmin RFC on Sunday 15th September in conjunction with the Girls Development Day with prospective candidates delivering part of the development session.

Interview dates for other positions will be advised upon application.

Please see the PDF link for information and requirements covering each role

 

Applications are also invited for the roles of Physio and also First Aider for the various teams.

Again please send CV and cover letter to Ross Tucknott e-mail:

 

Bill Hooper

 

Assistant Hon.Sec CRFU

 

 
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Girls Rugby Development Day

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Calling all U14s-U18s: new season, new skills! Join the rest of Cornwall's rugby girls for an afternoon of training sessions delivered by experienced qualified coaches to help improve your game for the season ahead. There'll be something for everyone, whether you've been tearing up the try line for 10 minutes or 10 years!

New players more than welcome: turn up, try out and be welcomed by prospective teammates and coaches! With 11 Cornish clubs from Penzance to Bude offering girls rugby this season we can match you up with your nearest club or whichever trains on evenings you have free.

Further details contact Ross Tucknott e-mail:

 

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Cornish girls selected for Centre of Excellence Program

 

Centre of Excellence Trials for Cornwall's Girls

 

 

 

Following nomination by their coaches, 16 representatives of last season's Cornwall Girls U18s and U15s squads have been invited for trials for the RFU Centre of Excellence programme for 2019/20.

 

The Centre of Excellence programme is the next step on from County competition on the Player Pathway in girls rugby, delivered at Bristol Bears and the other Tyrrells Premier 15s clubs.

 

 

Focusing on individual player skills, acceptance to the numerous advanced sessions delivered by the Centre of Excellence across the season can provide both a massive boost to the playing abilities of the accepted individuals, and to the strength of their clubs and Cornwall too!

 

 

The girls attending the trials at Bristol Bears Women's Shaftesbury Park on July 7th are Mia Abbott-Smith, Lizzie Langton, Nadine Vincent, Beth Marks, Megan Moriarty, Mia Wray, Louise Daniel, Chloe Shrosbee, Olivia Rowland (all Cornwall U18s); Evie Curnow, Paige Clarke, Lily Jehu, Sophie Daniel, Abby Smith, Hannah Davies, Betty Matthews (all Cornwall U15s).

 

 

 

Best of luck girls!

Ross Tucknott

Chair of Women & Girls Committee

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Cornwall Women earn a bonus point in defeat

Photo courtesy of Barbara Hocking 

 

GILL BURNS CUP

SOMERSET WOMEN 49 – 22 CORNWALL WOMEN

Cornwall Women’s interest in this season’s Gill Burns Cup came to an end on Sunday as they lost their second and final group game.

The Cornish side will be pleased to have picked up a try-scoring bonus point as some consolation for the hard work they have put in for the campaign.

Team Manager Lorri Osman was full of praise for the side. She said. “Off the back of last week’s performance the ladies were ready for the second round of Gill Burns cup. Despite a very strong Somerset side with players from Tyrrell Premier 15 and ChampIonship clubs on their team sheet, the score did not reflect the 80 minute battle that was to take place.


“With one try disallowed for Cornwall I think the ladies heads dropped slightly but they never gave up. They have a lot to be proud of from yesterday considering the quality players they are up against.

“Three eligible U.18 girls featured in the squad with Leona Hughes hard work being rewarded with forward of the match alongside Jo Roberts as back of the match.

“These ladies have a lot to be proud of this season despite score- lines. They have reduced the deficit against Dorset and Wilts and took it to a very strong Somerset side.

“We continue to build on the past two seasons with training planned to start even earlier next season and getting to play as a team earlier. Special mention to Kev Luke and Gav Mountjoy who stood in at short notice as coaches and have bought a very different dynamic to the squad.Also to Rob Durant who has been tirelessly working with the ladies monitoring injuries and getting them back on the pitch.

“Special mention for Trelawny’s Army who supported us so magnificently throughout the game and made the match day experience special for the girls.”

Cornwall Women: 15. Amy Bunt (Liskeard-Looe & Plymouth Albion), 14. Megan Stroff (Liskeard-Looe), 13 Jo Roberts (Plymstock AO), 12. Lauren Chenoweth (Penryn), 11. Frankie Perry (Bude & Plymouth Albion), 10. Ro Gomez (Penryn), 9. Amy Warman (Liskeard-Looe & Plymouth Albion); 1.Clare Matthews, 2. Zeta Penrose (capt) (both Penryn), 3.Claire Hannigan (Plymstock AO), 4.Rachel Shackleton, 5.Alex Gallagher (both Bude), 6.Rhian Roberts (Plymstock AO) 7.Katie Bosustow (Penryn), 8 Leona Hughes (Liskeard-Looe).

Replacements: 16. Emma Stefanotti (Bude & Plymouth Albion), 17. Michaella Roberts (Bristol), 18. Vezza Lianne (Plymouth Albion), 19. Lucia Honey (Plymstock AO), 20. Jo Holden, 21. Anna Clooke (both Plymouth Albion), 22. Elizabeth Stacey (Bath), 23. Mel Ruby (Bude)  

Travelling Reserves: Megan Betts (Penzance), Bethany Hampton (Camborne)   

Cornwall scores: Tries, Matthews, Chenoweth, Perry 2, Con, Chenoweth

 

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