THE first nostalgia issue of Packet Newspapers’ Front Row rugby magazine proved a real winner, so readers will need to be quick to ensure they get a copy of the latest issue out now. It is packed with old pictures of teams, articles on former players and groups, and on this occasion a look at Cornwall’s epic win in the 19007-08 County Championship. Copies are available from local rugby clubs and from the Packet offices.

Shield debut for Cornwall

CORNWALL and Oxfordshire will lock horns at Redruth RFC at 3pm on Saturday in the opening fixture of the County Championship Shield Cornwall, who were relegated into the Shield last season, will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing term in 2007 which saw the former County Championship greats win only one game.

Jolly's Dinks Cornwall Cricket League round-up

ECB Cornwall Premier Truro 152 (A Pennell 37, A Tunnadine 28, M Adams 23, A Grant 20; T Hyslop 5-30, K Snell 3-30), Paul 156-6 (T Hyslop 76no, D Twigg 25; C Phillips 2-13, T Sharp 2-20). Paul (20pts) beat Truro (six) by four wkts.

Jolly's Dinks Cornwall Cricket League round-up

ECB CORNWALL PREMIER Truro 152 (A Pennell 37, A Tunnadine 28, M Adams 23, A Grant 20; T Hyslop 5-30, K Snell 3-30), Paul 156-6 (T Hyslop 76no, D Twigg 25; C Phillips 2-13, T Sharp 2-20). Paul (20pts) beat Truro (six) by four wkts.

Pirates well beaten

CORNISH PIRATES 18pts LONDON WELSH 31pts This final match of the season started brightly as the Pirates notched up two unconverted tries in just as many minutes, before reality then set in, writes Phil Westren.

Fire brigade celebrates 50th season with charity event Cornwall Fire Brigade rugby section is celebrating its 50th season with a charity event on Wednesday, April 30, at St Ives RFC and is appealing for players from the past 50 years to join them and celebrate in style.

Rapsey steals limelight Cornwall Vets League 4 West Cornwall Sunday League 1 FORMER Cornwall strike mark Rapsey stole the show in an entertaining match at Penzance's Penlee Park on Sunday when he notched all four goals in Cornwall Vets 4-1 win against the West Cornwall Sundy League.

Athletes return with fine haul

A small group of 17 Cornwall Athletic Club athletes, seeking early season competition, returned from the Great West Open in Exeter, with the impressive haul of 20 trophies, including five gold, writes Alan Rowling.

Cricketers lift title

Camborne Cricket Club completed the double by winning both the league and the finals shield in the Taylor's Tyres Carn Brea Five-a-side league finals night.

Narrow win for Cornwall

Cornwall County Ladies travelled to Wiltshire for their third match of the season. With a draw in their first match and a loss last month to Somerset the Cornwall ladies were looking to get a first win under their belts.

Classy running by CAC athletes

There was some classy running by the Cornwall Athletic Club runners in the London Marathon on Sunday, with most of the 14 club athletes setting personal best times.

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