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Passionate about sport? So are we! That is why sports journalist Ross Reid started South West Sports News in Spring 2008.

Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to support sportspeople from the tip of South West England to the top of South Wales, young and old, male and female, grassroots participants to Olympians and Paralympians.

We are a pro-active team with one goal: winning promotion for regional sport.

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CORFIELD QUALIFIES FOR 2011 OPEN

Details: Created on Thursday, 30 June 2011 04:51; Last Updated on Friday, 01 July 2011 14:18; Published on Thursday, 30 June 2011 04:51

Burnham and Berrow touring professional Lee Corfield has qualified for the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George’s, which tees off two weeks from today.

Former Somerset amateur ace Corfield – an England Elite player and 2004 West of England Open Strokeplay champion in his amateur days - qualified for the Open with a three under par 139 score at local final qualifying at Littlestone, Kent.

CHIEFS SKIPPER EYES FIXTURES RELEASE

Details: Created on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 09:11; Last Updated on Thursday, 30 June 2011 06:19; Published on Wednesday, 29 June 2011 09:11

Exeter captain Tom Hayes senses a real buzz of excitement around Sandy Park as the Chiefs prepare for their second season in the Aviva Premiership.

The 2011-12 Premiership fixtures are due to be released this morning when Rob Baxter’s Chiefs squad – including Hayes and the majority of Exeter’s summer signings – return to pre-season training.

CORNWALL CRICKETERS CLINCH FAMOUS FIRST

Details: Created on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:54; Last Updated on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 13:22; Published on Tuesday, 28 June 2011 11:54; Written by Ross Reid and Michael Weeks

Cornwall claimed a first-ever Minor Counties Championship victory over Cheshire, by six wickets at Boughton Hall, Chester, today.

At the start of play today Cornwall needed 130 runs to win with all 10 second innings wickets remaining following yesterday's remarkable day's play.

CLIFTON ACE SET TO FACE CHINA

Details: Created on Monday, 27 June 2011 15:16; Last Updated on Monday, 27 June 2011 15:41; Published on Monday, 27 June 2011 15:16

Clifton Ladies Hockey Club midfield ace Georgie Twigg is representing England at this week’s 2011 Rabo FIH Women's Champions Trophy in Amsterdam.

Twigg – who has played twice for Great Britain – is set to be among the three lions' squad that faces China tomorrow (1000 BST) in England's final pool match after twice appearing as a replacement.

CORNWALL CRICKET ROUND-UP

Details: Created on Monday, 27 June 2011 09:38; Last Updated on Monday, 27 June 2011 14:51; Published on Monday, 27 June 2011 09:38; Written by Ross Reid and Michael Weeks

Cornwall start the second day of their Minor Counties Cricket Championship match against Cheshire today trailing by 29 runs with two wickets remaining after 18 wickets toppled on the opening day at Boughton Hall, Chester.

Cheshire recovered from 123 for 8 to make 217 all out.