CORNWALL CRICKET Christian is Penzance centurion

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Created on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:15

Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 June 2023 08:05

Published on Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:21

Written by MICHAEL WEEKS Cornwall Cricket correspondent

Pacesetters Penzance remain unbeaten after hitting a mammoth 348-9 at home to Helston with Christian Purchase smashing a century.

The victory followed by 150 runs, Niran Wijewardene top scored with 63 for the visitors. 

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ENGLAND RUGBY Borthwick increases Bath contingent

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Created on Monday, 19 June 2023 10:40

Last Updated on Monday, 19 June 2023 10:42

Published on Monday, 19 June 2023 10:40

Written by TIM PERCIVAL

England’s second Rugby World Cup preparation camp in Brighton sees Steve Borthwick name an increased 38-player training squad.

The squad, which does not include players from Gallagher Premiership finalists Sale Sharks and Saracens, gathered on the South Coast today as England continue their preparations for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France which starts in early-September.  

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COUNTIES CRICKET Dorset secure quarter-final place

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Created on Monday, 19 June 2023 07:46

Last Updated on Monday, 19 June 2023 10:41

Published on Monday, 19 June 2023 07:46

Written by PAUL BOLTON National Counties Cricket correspondent

Dorset, Cumbria and Hertfordshire secured their places in the quarter-finals of this season’s National Counties Trophy and will have the incentive of home advantage to play for in the final round of group matches on June 25. 

Dorset made sure of qualification from Group Four by beating Wales NC by 18 runs at Panteg and now face Wiltshire at Dorchester next Sunday to decide who will top the group and host the runners-up in Group Two in the quarter-finals on July 2. 

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NATIONAL COUNTIES team news

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Created on Sunday, 18 June 2023 04:12

Last Updated on Monday, 19 June 2023 07:36

Published on Sunday, 18 June 2023 04:12

Written by PAUL BOLTON National Counties Cricket correspondent

Sussex seamer Brad Currie is in line to make his first appearance of the season for Dorset in today’s National Counties Trophy Group Four match against Wales NC at Panteg (1100). 

Currie is a product of Dorset’s youth system who was signed by Sussex on an initial short-term contract midway through last season. 

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TEAM BATH NETBALL award winners and Fast5 defence

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Created on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 11:39

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 June 2023 11:39

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Written by TEAM BATH PRESS OFFICE

Jayda Pechova, Sophie Kelly, Ali Wilshier and Betsy Creak were the award winners when Team Bath Netball staged their Super League end-of-season celebrations at Rengen House in Bath.

Pechova, whose impressive first full season in Super League has earned her a place in the Vitality Roses senior programme, was voted as both Players’ and Fans’ Most Valuable Player for 2023.

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