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2012 TAMAR CUP Cornwall 36 Devon 15
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 15:31
- Last Updated on Monday, 22 April 2013 12:09
- Published on Monday, 23 April 2012 15:31
- Written by Ross Reid
Cornwall beat border rivals Devon in the 2012 Tamar Cup at Polson Bridge, Launceston.
Cornwall raced into a 28-8 half time lead on their way to reclaiming the cup.
CHANNEL LEAGUE: DEVON 9 ½ GLOUCESTERSHIRE 5 ½
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 14:01
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 13:20
- Published on Monday, 23 April 2012 14:01
- Written by Ross Reid
Devon top the men’s regional 2012 Channel League heading into May following a 9 ½ - 5 ½ home win over Gloucestershire at Yelverton Golf Club.
The win lifts Devon 1 ½ game points above cross-Tamar rivals Cornwall, who pipped them 8-7 in the league opener at Mullion in March.
CHAMPIONS! PLYMOUTH LEANDER TOP ARENA LEAGUE
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- Created on Monday, 23 April 2012 13:22
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 October 2012 00:25
- Published on Sunday, 22 April 2012 13:22
- Written by Ross Reid
Plymouth Leander Swimming are club champions of England & Wales for the fourth time in five years after dominating the 43rd National Arena League Final in Sheffield.
From the outset Leander – coached by Jon Rudd – set the pace in the pool and eventually won 22 of the 50 events breaking eight meet records in the process.
MINOR COUNTIES CRICKET UPDATE
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- Created on Monday, 23 April 2012 09:17
- Last Updated on Monday, 23 April 2012 09:03
- Published on Sunday, 22 April 2012 09:17
- Written by Ross Reid and Michael Weeks
Cornwall and Devon cricketers suffered a frustrating start to their Minor Counties season thanks to the April showers.
Cornwall's MCCA Trophy group one opener against Oxfordshire was abandoned yesterday without a ball bowled at St Austell as the outfield was unplayable following heavy overnight rain.
KEEPING MUMM: EXETER CHIEFS REVEAL LATEST SIGNING
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- Created on Monday, 23 April 2012 08:13
- Last Updated on Monday, 23 April 2012 07:34
- Published on Sunday, 22 April 2012 08:13
- Written by Ross Reid
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their pack for the 2012/13 season by confirming the signing of Australian international forward Dean Mumm on a two-year deal.
The 28-year-old lock is set to leave Super 15 side New South Wales Waratahs at the end of the season and team up with Chiefs ahead of next term's twin assault on the Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup.
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