Mark Richards looks forward to Cinderford.
This week’s spotlight is on super scrum-half Mark Richards, talking
about victory over Southend, hearing the news of other results
coming in, playing at Twickenham and his most embarrassing Halloween
costume!
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The “home” fixture with the Cornish Pirates will be played at St Ives on Monday 19th Januuary at 7.30pm, under lights of course. More details nearer the time.
Saturday 25th October 2008
Redruth Development XV 15 Bridgwater Development XV 12
Jason Pengilly reports
In blustery conditions at the Recreation Ground, the Redruth Development XV took on a strong Development XV from Bridgewater, reports Jason Pengilly.
The game was keenly contested from the outset with Bridgwater
I was reading the Sunday Independent this morning and was shocked to read of the tragic passing of a 21 year old player who plays for Totnes. Apparently Ollie Marsden was training, taken unwell and passed away on the pitch despite brave attempts to resuscitate him from a number of people who were present. Things like this really does put everything into perspective and although we didn’t know the player I am sure you would all join me in sending our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the player.
Saturday’s trip to the South East proved fruitful once again, and a very good team effort gained the maximum points available. Southend are a good side and were very physical and fronted up in every facet of the game. I am sure they will cause a number of teams problems and we wish them the best of luck in that. I would also like to convey my thanks, on behalf of all the traveling party, to the Southend President, Peter Thomas, for his generosity after the match, it was a very kind gesture to buy the players a beer something that does not happen too often when we are on the road.
It was great to see a lot of our supporters at Southend last weekend, both from home and ex pats living around the country. Nice also to see our good friends from Cambridge there, armed with video cameras!
I read the Westcombe Park website n our game last week, well it made interesting reading to say the least! There were some great quotes/statements and I thought I would summarise a few and share with you!
You could have heard a pin drop in the stand which is the centre of
Redruth u14s gave a much improved performance against the county champions on sunday but still went down 22-7. After last weeks dismal display against Truro, most onlookers thought a big defeat might be on the cards, but the team gave 100% commitment competing well at the breakdowns and in the loose play.Both teams gave the crowd good entertainment in atrocious weather conditions.Redruths try was scored by ryan thomas converted by ollie bryant.thanks to Jonathon Spurgen for refereeing the game and to all the supporters who braved the conditions to cheer on the team.
League Leaders Redruth played some awesome rugby at times to pull out a bonus point win in Essex.
While three of Redruth
Fuca’s Thoughts
This week’s spotlight is on the somewhat succinct Chris Fuca, who talks
about the win over Westcombe Park, Cornwall county rugby, and the trip
to Southend. The first three Redruth tries from the weekend are also
included – had he talked for longer we could have squeezed some more
action in!
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top 500 viewers, and to Owen Hambly who is currently the top ladies’ man
with 41% of his view coming from the fairer sex!
First aid, physio, sports injury. Yet again the club needs your help fill vital positions in the ‘back room’. Last year Eddie came on board, and has stayed, so it can’t be that bad. There is an URGENT need to get some sideline help for the Colts, Development and Chiefs. If you are interested and have basic fist aid knowledge please contact Guy, Paul or Eddie. We are at the club ever Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm. Or talk to Dave Penberthy who will put you in touch with us.
Come and give it a try, all the lads are great to work with….and you will be making a positive contribution to Redruth Rugby.
Half time matches still available.
If you would like to see your minis side (club or school) on the pitch at Redruth please drop me an email as spaces are filling up fast for this season. It
Charismatic Reds skipper PJ Gidlow and flying winger Lewis Vinnicombe were among the many visitors to the Reds Store at Mysterious Lady 89 Fore St last week to see the latest range of Reds replica shirts, t shirts, polo shirts and hoodies.
Co Proprietor Linda Saint was able to report very brisk sales with the new replica shirt being a favourite. Reds Commercial Manager, Jeff Knuckey was also confident about sales ” There is a real buzz about the town at the moment, the team is doing well, gates are well up on last year and we are seeing more and more people around the town wearing our gear.”
