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By Alfie Martin “Nothing changes” according to Plymouth Albion centre Dean Squire, who marks his 100th appearance in the club’s National League One fixture against Cambridge at Brickfields on Saturday (2pm). The 24-year old will share the milestone alongside George Mills, whilst John Kelly marks his 50th cap. Squire says he is excited to run out to a home crowd alongside his teammates on this special occasion. He said, “This is a massive experience for all three of us to achieve and the chances of us all doing so on the same day are slim”. “We’ll be looking forward to...
Read more ›Our Attack Coach and Exeter Chiefs Fly-Half Gareth Steenson spoke to us about how Albion have progressed this year, what it is like to coach with his old teammate James Scaysbrook and his coaching influences. See the full interview here:
Read more ›We can confirm that Albi Travel will continue to organise coach trips to Albion’s away matches for the rest of the season. Coach for Birmingham Moseley match on 29 FEB 2020 leaves Home Park Park & Ride at 9am price £25 per person. Book your seats at the Albi Travel Desk in the Supporter’s Marquee or by email to albitravel@gmail.com After that will be Chinnor 21/03/20. The coach leaves Home Park at 08:30 costing £25. this will run subject to numbers. Then Hull Ionians 04/04/20. If they have enough taker they will run the trip. To leave Home Park Friday...
Read more ›We are excited to announce that winger Josh Skelcey has also renewed his contract and will be with Albion till 2022! When asked about how happy he was to get the deal done: “I’m really delighted, we have had ongoing chat for the last couple weeks and I think ever since the new coach has come in we have really seen a change in how we are playing and I think the level of coaching we are receiving at the moment and how we are playing, it is a really exciting place to be at the moment and I’m enjoying...
Read more ›By Jack Guthrie Plymouth Albion managed to edge out National Division One rivals Darlington Mowden Park and win 34-27, in what turned out to be a closely fought game at the Brickfields where both teams came away with bonus points. After a pleasing victory in the Midlands last week against Birmingham Moseley, James Scaysbrook’s Albion were looking to continue their winning streak against the Durham side and seek revenge for their 27-point loss the last time the two outfits met. With the defence looking much improved since the appointment of the new-look coaching roster, Albion fans were eager to see...
Read more ›The National Leagues have a strong history of helping players take their next steps in the sport. When tuning into the Six Nations over the next month or so, several of England’s current squad have experienced tiers three and four on route to representing their country on the international stage. For example, the likes of Kyle Sinckler, Maro Itoje and Tom Curry have represented Richmond, Old Albanian and Sale FC, respectively, and this particular pathway to the top is continuing to flourish. We are now seeing, arguably more than ever, National League clubs assisting the Premiership in terms of the...
Read more ›By Alfie Martin Tighthead prop Jack Higgins insists that Plymouth Albion will be looking to ‘bounce back’ following their 26-25 loss to Sale FC last weekend. Albion have a chance to get back to winning ways as they continue their National League One campaign tomorrow with an away trip to Blackheath (3pm). James Scaysbrook’s side will make the journey to the London-based club with hopes of reviving their spell of excellence, which was dealt a blow by their narrow defeat last weekend. Tries from John Kelly, Jamie Salter and a double for Josh Skelcey were not enough to topple the...
Read more ›Our 24-year-old Tight Head/Hooker Ashlee Crouch has announced he will be leaving Plymouth Albion to play in New Zealand at the end of February. Crouch spoke to us about his decision and the impact the Albion faithful have had on his time at the club. “This was all a bit sudden but it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down for such a high standard in a different country. I would like to thank the fans I have met over the past 2 seasons you are what makes Plymouth Albion such a great club to play for. The excitement and...
Read more ›We are thrilled to announce that Full-Back Connor Eastgate has renewed his contract and will be with Albion till 2022. “I’m really happy to have signed the two-year extension to what I was already on. For me, it was a big decision. Rugby wise I feel like I’m playing some of my best rugby since I was 18 pushing on”. “It is a big step for me in my personal life as well. I’m really happy down here, I’ve got lots of family here. For me, it was the right place to stay for where I am now and I...
Read more ›By Kevin Westlake Plymouth Albion has had something of a resurgence in recent weeks, with four wins from four in 2020 so far, but a tough trip to Sale was one match too far for the Plymouth men. Head Coach James Scaysbrook made a number of changes to his side, including the return of winger Josh Skelcey in favour of injured Sam Morley and Pete Ingoldsby replacing skipper George Mills in the back row. They also welcomed the return of front row pairing Dan Pullinger and James Kenny to the bench after long term injuries. Albion’s weekend did not start...
Read more ›| TEAM | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | 25 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 97 |
| Rosslyn Park | 25 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 90 |
| Rams | 25 | 19 | 0 | 6 | 89 |
| Chinnor | 25 | 16 | 2 | 7 | 85 |
| Blackheath | 25 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 82 |
| Plymouth Albion | 25 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 75 |
| Darlington Mowden Park | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 75 |
| Old Elthamians | 25 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 68 |
| Cambridge | 25 | 12 | 2 | 11 | 67 |
| Cinderford | 23 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 65 |
| Sale FC | 25 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 64 |
| Bishop's Stortford | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 61 |
| Birmingham Moseley | 25 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 44 |
| Rotherham | 25 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 40 |
| Canterbury | 25 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 16 |
| Hull Ionians | 24 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 11 |
