MEMORIES came flooding back for former Penryn rugby stars as a reunion was held on Friday afternoon.

Players from the successful team which won many accolades during the 1960s and early 1970s ventured to the Greenbank Hotel in Falmouth for the event.

Around 40 old stars turned up to the venue where they were reminded of their past glories as displays were set up around the dining hall.

It marked the 50th anniversary of the 1964/65 season which saw Penryn win the South West Merit Table, County Cup and Cornwall 7s.

Former player and event organiser Ken Plummer said the day went "fantastically".

"The response was great," Plummer said.

"When the players starting turning up, it was like going back 50 years and we had a fantastic time reminiscing about the games we won and lost.

"There were guys who travelled as far out as London and Cardiff to be part of the party and it was such an enjoyable day.

"Many have said we should do it again at some point and we will have a think about what we might do, which could include looking at a different era like the 1970s, which was also a successful period for Penryn."

Among those present was 67-year-old Neil Young, who played at loosehead prop from 1967 through to the the early 70s.

He said: "It is so nice to be here with all of the old members of the squad I played in.

"There are so many guys who I have played rugby with here and many were great players who had English trials and represented the county.

"As soon as I walked into the hotel and saw them, the memories started flooding back to me of the games we were involved in.

"We played for the shirt in those days and had games against the British Lions when they toured our way and against Coventry and London Welsh in the old National Cup.

"It is great to have the chance to remember those days."

Former second row forward Colin Kneebone also attended the event and said the club is still very close to his heart.

The 71-year-old, who first played for Borough in their youth side at the age of 13, said: "I live in Penzance now, but to come back into this environment is wonderful.

"Even though I don't live nearby anymore, I still follow the club's fortunes because once you're involved with them, you never forget. Just like riding a bike.

"I think the successful side we were part of were very fortunate in having what we had and for us to hang onto our memories is important."