A famous, famous day at the Mennaye Field and how fitting on the day after St Piran's Day. An absolutely immense performance from the boys and a win we will talk about for years to come. Thank you for a great contest
@Saracens
and good luck for the season.
#COYP
Statement on behalf of Cornish Pirates and Coventry Rugby
The owners and senior managers of the Cornish Pirates and Coventry Rugby have issued the following response...
Full Response Below⬇️
What A Performance!
Great day today from all 23, coaching staff and support staff.
Unprecedented amounts of action on the website which has temporarily caused it to crash. Match Report to come soon!
𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
Positive news, as Ben Grubb has been discharged from hospital following tests and scans coming back clear. Ben is on his way back to Cornwall and will continue his rehab at the club next week. Ben would also like to pass on his thanks for all the well wishes.
IT’S A YES VOTE!! Thank you all our supporters and
@CornwallCouncil
! A very emotive and passionate voice from young John Stevens speaking about what it means to now have the vision of following in his fathers footsteps!
#SportvaKernow
#COYP
#ProperJob
A huge shame you couldn't join us today Pirate's Family, but I'm sure you enjoyed that one at home! A huge honour to bring you updates on a fantastic day for the club and we can't wait to see you all back here soon!
@RossiHancock
signing off.
#COYP
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆✍🏻
We are excited to announce the signing of Welsh centre Garyn Smith from
@Cardiff_Rugby
! Garyn will join the Pirates ahead of the 22/23 season after 111 appearances and a European Challenge Cup winners medal with the region.
#COYP
Summary!
- Champ clubs are developing or have plans to develop their grounds, which could now be delayed
- Championship clubs have wide ranging community programmes, which could now be reduced
- Championship is also a career path for young & older players released by Prem clubs
BONUS POINT TRY PIRATES!!
Matt Bolwell goes over for our fourth try of the day. Great step and offload from Kiri Kiri - to Matt who goes over. Conversion by Harry is good and takes the final score to 7-27
Following a lengthy application & negotiation process with Sport England, Cornish Pirates are delighted to report that we will be taking our place in the Championship 20/21 season, due to start on 6/3/21.
Full Story Below⬇️
Cornish Pirates duo
@arwelrobson
and Carwyn Penny were delighted to visit Charlie Sample at home yesterday, who is thankfully out of hospital and recovering well. The boys presented Charlie with a signed match shirt and card from all of the squad and staff.
Cornish Pirates regret to announce the retirement of internationally-capped player, Matt Evans, from playing. He will be moving into the Cornish Pirates Team Manager role with immediate effect.
We wish Matt all the best in his new role 💪.
Read more:
After 27 years Penzance born entrepreneur Dicky Evans announced today his three-year "Sunset Plan" to complete his investment in the Cornish Pirates.
Read the full story here ➡️
#COYP
Has anyone actually woken from yesterdays dream performance yet?
All the match pictures courtesy of Brian Tempest are at the link below ⬇️
Also, the website is back LIVE so if you missed it, here is the Match Report link also ⬇️
We can confirm that following the sad news that
@JerseyRedsRugby
have ceased trading, tomorrow nights game has been called off. Ticket holders will be contacted and reimbursed in due course. Our thoughts are with the players, staff, supporters and everyone at Jersey Reds.
It's finally here,
@Champrugby
is BACK at the Mennaye! It doesn't get much bigger either, with
@Saracens
our visitors today. We wish you were here with us, but we'll do what we can to make it feel like you are. Kick off in half an hour.
#COYP
𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 Stadium for Cornwall news, as work could begin next year.
Read an extract on our website, from yesterday's piece in the Truro Voice by Juliet Lunam ⬇️
#COYP
The Cornish Pirates can confirm that hooker Dan Frost, aged 24, will be leaving the club at the end of the season to join Premiership side Wasps. After 54 apps, the Pirates will be sad to see him go.
Full Details Below ⬇️
Music:
🔴CONFIRMED🔴
The Cornish Pirates can confirm that their opening game in this season's 2020/21 Greene King IPA Championship will be played against Saracens at The Mennaye on Saturday 6th March, KO 3pm.
More info below ⬇️
📝 New Signing....
‘Heamoor Flyer’ is Appointed Assistant Coach
Under the headship of Director of Rugby Chris Stirling, the Cornish Pirates can confirm that Matt Jess is joining the club’s coaching team as an Assistant Coach.
Full Story Below ⬇️
Stadium for Cornwall – The Final Countdown
Statement by RGR ‘Dicky’ Evans
I am delighted to say that we have completed all documentation requirements on the transfer of the land from INOX via the Council to the Cornish Pirates.
Full Story Below⬇️
📝 NEW SIGNING
📢Cornish Pirates confirms that fly-half Arwel Robson has signed an initial one-year contract that well see him play for the club in the 2021/22 season.
Full Details Below⬇️
𝐒𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 〓〓
🏉 ICYMI: Neil Kelly has named his squad for Saturday's trip to
@NWCrusaders
🆕 Trio of recent recruits are in
❌ Josh Tora hasn't fully recovered from a hamstring strain
➡️ Full story:
🖤💛
#Kernowkynsa
#RugbyLeague
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆✍🏻
We are excited to announce the signing of Welsh backrower Alex Everett from
@Cardiff_Rugby
! Alex will link up with the Pirates this summer, having impressed for the region in this seasons
@ChampionsCup
.
#COYP
📝Match Report is up
Big win for the boys today. Congrats to our Tribute Ale Man of The Match - John Stevens & our Try of The Match - Tom Duncan!
Read all about it below ⬇️
📝 New Signing...
Former Welsh International Craig Signs for The Pirates
The Cornish Pirates are pleased to confirm that former Welsh international tight-head prop Craig Mitchell, aged 33, has signed a 2 year contract with the club.
Full Story Below ⬇️
Plenty of tweets wondering why so many are revelling in sarries loss. Quite the opposite. It’s recognition of a great set of lads and coaches at
@CornishPirates1
doing a fantastic job on a shoestring budget in what’s been rugby’s most challenging year. Well done the lads.
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆✍🏻
We are excited to announce the signing of back rower
@seb_nt
from
@gloucesterrugby
! Seb will join up with the squad next month as we continue to build towards the 2022-23 campaign in pre-season.
#COYP
Summary
Collectively we are disappointed with many aspects of the RFU’s decision to drastically cut the funding of Champ clubs, which could will have a devastating impact, putting livelihoods & careers at risk & which could also put some clubs out of business
- Pirates/Coventry
Game over and it finished 17-13 to Pirates! We march on to the semis of the RFU championship cup!! Thank you for listening to my rambles and I hope you enjoyed it!!
#COYP
WHAT. A. WIN.
Incredible never say die attitude in defence at the end earns what was a deserved win.
A fantastic contest with
@ealingtfrugby
. Best of luck for the season boys.
Full reaction on the way from a memorable day at the Mennaye!
#COYP
Many congratulations to
@dickyevans100
, who has accepted His Majesty The King’s invitation to become a Knight Commander in the Order of St Michael and St George in recognition of his business, sporting and charitable services to Kenya and Cornwall.
💥 COLLISION OF THE WEEK
🃏 Andre 'The Giant' Esterhuizen reintroduces Mike Brown to the Twickenham turf
💫 Rotimi Segun smashes through Hodge
🍒 Zach Mercer takes his England frustration out on Dan du Preez
🐯 Kyle Hatherell hits Green like a JCB
Who wins in Round 12?
The Pirates are immensely proud of Tom Channon.
After tearing 1 ACL & then tearing his other ACL, he came back today for his 1st game in 22 months taking his app total to 109 for the pirates!
His level of determination is what everyone should strive to achieve!
#pirateshonour
FULL TIME
Pirates did well today finishing the game 26-13.
Big thanks to everyone who tuned into our live stream we hope it was well worth the 12 months off.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who came today and everyone who has supported the boys throughout the whole 17/18 season! It was a great season with Highs and Lows but we ended on a MASSIVE HIGH!!
7 wins in 7 league games is something we haven't done before!
COME ON YOU PIRATES!!
📝 New Signing...
Chris Stirling - Director Of Rugby
The Cornish Pirates can confirm the appointment of Chris Stirling as their Director of Rugby for 3 years, commencing on the 1st May.
Kiwi Chris joins from Yorkshire Carnegie.
Full Story Below 🔽
The Cornish Pirates are saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We join the nation in mourning and offer our condolences to the Whole Royal Family at this sad time.
𝙒𝙀𝙇𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝙇𝙊𝙐𝙄𝙀
Following the recent departure of Chris Morgan, the Cornish Pirates can confirm the appointment of Louie Tonkin in the role of Assistant Coach.
Full story 👉
#COYP
Wales Under 20s Fly-half Luke Scully Joins the Cornish Pirates on Loan
Further player news from the Cornish Pirates confirms that Neath-born Luke Scully, aged 20, has joined the club on loan from Welsh regional side Cardiff Blues.
Full Details Below⬇️
Dan Frost celebrates his 50th Pirates appearance after being named in the squad to take on Doncaster Knights tomorrow. He will lead the Pirates out at Castle Park. Dan is a big personality around the club and has been a fan favourite since he joined. CONGRATULATIONS! 👏👏👏
𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆✍🏻
We are pleased to announced the signing of scrum half
@AliStacey2000
on a short term deal, as injury cover. Ali will be available for selection with immediate affect.
#COYP
The Cornish Pirates can confirm today that
@Callum_Sirker
has left the club, to take up an opportunity in Australia.
Callum scored 15 tries in 30 appearances and leaves with our best wishes.
🔗
#COYP