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HOCKEY Hawker announces international retirement
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- Created on Monday, 19 February 2024 11:59
- Last Updated on Monday, 19 February 2024 12:54
- Published on Monday, 19 February 2024 11:59
After more than a decade of international hockey, Welsh international and Men’s Senior Captain Luke Hawker has made the decision to retire from international hockey.
Hawker made his debut for Wales 12 years ago against Poland after joining Cardiff Metropolitan University. He has since gone on to receive 126 international outdoor caps and 10 international indoor caps, firmly cementing his place as a key figure of the men’s game in Wales.
NETBALL Super start for Team Bath
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- Created on Monday, 19 February 2024 10:59
- Last Updated on Monday, 19 February 2024 12:50
- Published on Monday, 19 February 2024 10:59
- Written by TEAM BATH PRESS OFFICE
The Blue & Gold, inspired by a superb display from goal attack Sophie Kelly, led by four at half-time of Saturday’s Season Opener in Nottingham before their Scottish opponents rallied to take a 40-39 lead into the final 15 minutes.
REGIONAL RUGBY RESULTS Saturday February 17, 2024
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- Created on Sunday, 18 February 2024 05:45
- Last Updated on Sunday, 18 February 2024 08:49
- Published on Sunday, 18 February 2024 05:45
- Written by SWSN Rugby Desk
Scrum time image courtesy & copyright James Booth Photography
Regional 1 South West
Exmouth 17 Devonport Services 20
Ivybridge 46 Chew Valley 19
Launceston 21 Brixham 28
Lydney 10 Barnstaple 18
Matson 26 St Austell 20
Okehampton 12 Weston-super-Mare 24
CHAMPIONSHIP Plymouth Argyle 0 Leeds United 2
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- Created on Saturday, 17 February 2024 18:59
- Last Updated on Sunday, 18 February 2024 09:03
- Published on Saturday, 17 February 2024 18:59
- Written by ROSS REID at Home Park
Leeds United soared to second place in the Championship with a comfortable 2-0 win at Plymouth thanks to goals by forwards Wilfried Gnonto and Georginio Rutter.Daniel Farke’s side made a flying start and their early pressure was rewarded with a 10th minute goal for in-form forward Gnonto, taking his goal tally to five in as many games as rain again swept across Home Park throughout.
Foster takes heart from brave Argyle performance
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- Created on Wednesday, 14 February 2024 23:05
- Last Updated on Thursday, 15 February 2024 11:54
- Published on Wednesday, 14 February 2024 23:05
- Written by ROSS REID at Home Park
Plymouth boss Ian Foster admitted his disappointment following a last minute Coventry leveller deep in stoppage time for a 2-2 Championship draw.Foster said: “We never get too excited when we win or too disappointed when we lose. Tonight is a difficult one. It feels like a defeat, it’s another point closer to where we want to be.”
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