National Intermediate Cup -- NEWS UPDATE 6th Feb.
On Saturday 27th February Camborne will be playing OLD REDCLIFFIANS from Bristol in the last 16 of the competition.
''Old Reds'' defeated Berry Hill today convincingly by 41pts to 5.
So it's ''top of Western Counties West'' versus ''top of Western Counties North''. Old Reds current league record is very similar to ours. Currently they have played 17,won 15 and lost 2 scoring 553 points and conceding 194. Significantly they have won 8 out of the 9 away league matches played,their only away defeat being at Stroud back in early September.
We look forward to a challenging encounter at the end of the month.
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Oak's give Town a boost
The Cherry & Whites had a good day without even kicking a ball as Oakhampton's victory over Kingsbridge puts Camborne in charge of it's own destiny for the first time since September. Even though Town have topped the league since early December the 2 games Kingsbridge had in hand have always meant the Cherry & Whites would have to rely on them slipping up if they were to be favourites for the automatic promotion spot. The fact that their games in hand were against Wadebridge Camels and Oakhampton who are extremely difficult to beat on their own grounds did give Town hope.
This result gives the whole squad a huge lift as they prepare for their run in to the end of the season, but Town are also only too aware that they also have to visit the Camels and the Oakes over the next few weeks. In fact 6 of Town's last 8 matches are on the road and with the 2 cup matches thrown in this is going to be one of the toughest finishes to a season Camborne would have faced in many years.
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| Camborne |
18 |
16 |
1 |
1 |
536 |
131 |
405 |
33 |
0 |
| Wadebridge Camels |
18 |
15 |
0 |
3 |
498 |
175 |
323 |
30 |
0 |
| Kingsbridge |
17 |
15 |
0 |
2 |
406 |
152 |
254 |
30 |
0 |
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Saltash Res 15
Camborne 3rds 27
Camborne made the long trip to Saltash worthwhile as another fine team performance brought a win that stretches their lead at the top of the Cornwall Merit Table.
For the winners full back Stuart Woods, prop Adam Coombes, No 8 Sean Oates, centre Scott Powell and prop Ben Walters scored tries with wing Dan Isaacs adding a conversion.
The Cherry & Whites are Tops!
Camborne's season just goes from strength to strength with not only the 1st team topping the Western Counties South League but tables released today show the 2nd & 3rd 15's also sitting proudly on top of their respective Merit Tables. Here are some stats for you, between the 3 teams they have played 35 matches with 31 Wins and only 3 defeats and 1 draw, they have scored over 1100 points, that's an amazing average of 32 points per game and conceeded under 9 points a match.
They have acheived this despite a catalogue of serious injuries to key players throughout the season, this has disrupted team selection almost every week. The success Town has enjoyed is not just down to it's players but also to the dedication of it's back room staff, coaches and two very hard working physio's who have had their work cut out patching up players to ensure we can put 3 sides out each week.
C R F U OFFICIAL 2ND & 3RD XV MERIT TABLE SEASON 2009/2010
TABLE A P W D L F A HWP AWP D.P Ex.P PD PTS
CAMBORNE 2nds 8 7 1 234 76 4 15 0 12 0 31
ST IVES 2nds 10 8 2 291 74 10 9 0 10 0 29
WADEBRIDGE CAMELS 2nds 10 7 3 392 151 8 9 0 10 0 27
PENZANCE/NEWLYN 2nds 13 5 8 212 307 6 6 0 13 0 25
TRURO 2nds 9 4 5 134 262 6 3 0 13 0 22
PENRYN 2nds 10 4 6 185 229 6 3 0 12 0 21
NEWQUAY HORNETS 2nds 10 4 6 138 194 6 3 0 12 -2 19
LAUNCESTON 3rds 7 3 4 134 158 4 3 0 9 -2 14
ST AUSTELL 2nds 9 1 8 55 394 0 3 0 9 0 12
REDRUTH 3rds 4 2 2 124 54 0 6 0 4 -10 0
TABLE B
CAMBORNE 3rds 9 8 1 340 92 12 6 0 16 0 34
BUDE 2nds 10 5 1 4 212 198 4 9 1 17 0 31
HAYLE 2nds 10 7 3 205 144 6 12 0 11 0 29
FALMOUTH 2nds 9 4 1 4 147 128 6 3 1 13 0 23
CAMELFORD 9 2 1 6 65 175 4 0 1 11 0 16
SALTASH 2nds 5 3 1 1 145 76 2 6 1 8 -4 13
BODMIN 2nds 9 2 1 6 84 282 4 0 1 10 -2 13
LISKEARD-LOOE 2nds 7 3 4 210 170 4 3 0 7 -4 10
PERRANPORTH 2nds 8 1 1 6 103 246 2 0 1 9 -4 8
HELSTON 2nds 0 0 0 0 0 0
STITHIANS 2nds 0 0 0 0 0 0
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NEW SIGNINGS BOOST FOR 'TOWN'
With 3 months of the season remaining and our continuing ‘interest’ in 3 competitions the league, National Cup and County Cup I am pleased to announce that 2 experienced players, Brett Wakfer and Paul Gadsdon have re registered with the club.
With a potentialy very busy schedule to look forward to, their experience and ability will enhance our current successful squad.
Alan Truscott.
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CONGRATULATIONS to the following young Camborne players who have been selected for the Cornwall u20’s team to play Gloucestershire u20’s at Launceston on Sunday 7th February: - Tom Notman is selected on the wing, James Goldsworthy in the 2nd row, Stuart Milliner at hooker and Sam Matavesi as a replacement. Good Luck lads – your selection is fully deserved.
Unfortunately injuries to James Rapson and Shane Woods have prevented them from being involved.
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Sponsors Happy
At the recent defeat of Newquay by Camborne at the recreation ground the match day sponsors were Trevaskis Farm.
Not only did they enjoy the win but they were well catered for before the game during a pre match buffet lunch.
Trevaskis have been main club sponsors for the past 2 seasons providing important support to the club at a time when much improvement at the club has been made not only on the playing side but also its general standing in the community
In addition many old players were present as guests of the Eustice family due to the family connection with the club. Mr Eustice senior is an ex player and he took the opportunity to invite along some old team mates ! A most enjoyable day was had by all.
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Camborne 49 - 0 Newquay Hornets
Town give one of their best performances of the season to defeat the Hornets
Camborne reinforced their position at the top of the Western Counties league with a seven try demolition of the Hornets at the Recreation Ground.
An injury in the warm up saw centre Tom Hinds withdraw to be replaced by Christian Barbagallo and the youngster did not let the Cherry & Whites down. Outstanding in a fine team performance for the home side on the day were skipper Dave Roberts, stalwart forwards Martin Woolcock and Ryan Smith plus livewire wing Tom Notman.
As early as the 4th minute ‘Town’ were in front when scrum half Dean Pascoe made a half break and off loaded to David Mankee who skipped through the cover to touch down a try that he also converted.
Newquay to their credit then withstood the onslaught for the remainder of the 1st quarter but slipped further behind on 24 minutes when fly half Mankee bagged his 2nd try after great approach work by James Rapson which he again converted well.
As the interval neared full back Rapson showed his strength to stretch over following a lovely inside pass from lock John Griffiths. Sadly he injured a shoulder in the act of touching down leaving the field before Mankee converted with an excellent kick for a 21-0 score line.
Early in the 2nd half Camborne went out of sight with an unstoppable forward surge from a lineout catch and drive ending with the first of a brace of tries for No 8 Roberts. Mankee added the extras with another well judged kick.
On the hour a period of incessant pressure involving interpassing between Cherry & White forwards and backs gave right wing Cameron Bone the opportunity to stroll over near the posts with Mankee again converting.
Minutes later good work by Bone on the flank brought a position from where the home pack again drove for the line with replacement flanker James Goldsworthy on hand to touch down. Mankee’s well judged conversion made the score 42-0.
Near the end Roberts went over for his 2nd try storming through the overworked visiting defence leaving Mankee to knock over his 7th successive conversion to finish with an impressive 24 point personal tally. The only downside for Town was the injury sustained by Rapson, the dislocation was the second the player has suffered in the last three weeks and this time it was the left shoulder which took the impact. He is likely to be out of action for up to 4 weeks and so will probably miss the League and Cup double header in a fortnight.
Camborne; James Rapson (rep James Goldsworthy 34m), Cameron Bone, Christian Barbagallo, Laurie Manna, Tom Notman, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean, Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Mark Tonkin 64m), John Griffiths, Ryan Smith, Martin Woolcock, Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (Capt).
Scorers Tries Mankee 2, Roberts 2, Rapson, Bone, Goldsworthy cons Mankee 7
Man of the Match Jon Griffiths being presented with the trophy by Paul Eustace of Sponsors Trevaskis Farm
Newquay Hornets Res 0
Camborne Res 17
Camborne ran out winners in a dour Merit Table encounter at the Sports Centre.
Lock Lee Pengilly, prop Akiva Eaton and fly half Dan Arthur scored the Cherry & Whites tries with Arthur also landing a conversion.
Camborne 3rds 47
Liskeard-Looe Res 10
Camborne recorded a comprehensive victory at Crane Park to complete a clean sheet of Cherry & White wins on a very successful Saturday for the Club.
For the winners scrum half Dave Macdonald bagged a brace of tries with other scores coming from prop Adam Coombes, hooker Tim Anthoney, centre Kelvin Smitham, prop Dave Richards, lock Matt Shaw, fly half Nick Pellowe and lock Ben Walters. Full back Andy Hitchens kicking a solitary conversion.
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| Camborne |
18 |
16 |
1 |
1 |
536 |
131 |
405 |
33 |
0 |
| Kingsbridge |
16 |
15 |
0 |
1 |
398 |
126 |
272 |
30 |
0 |
| Wadebridge Camels |
17 |
14 |
0 |
3 |
472 |
175 |
297 |
28 |
0 |
| Truro |
18 |
11 |
2 |
5 |
439 |
286 |
153 |
24 |
0 |
| Penryn |
18 |
10 |
1 |
7 |
382 |
305 |
77 |
21 |
0 |
| Okehampton |
17 |
9 |
0 |
8 |
309 |
347 |
-38 |
18 |
0 |
| Bude |
17 |
8 |
0 |
9 |
280 |
324 |
-44 |
16 |
0 |
| North Petherton |
17 |
7 |
1 |
9 |
294 |
315 |
-21 |
15 |
0 |
| Newquay Hornets |
17 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
300 |
389 |
-89 |
14 |
0 |
| Tiverton |
16 |
5 |
0 |
11 |
229 |
348 |
-119 |
10 |
0 |
| Tavistock |
16 |
4 |
2 |
10 |
254 |
392 |
-138 |
10 |
0 |
| Minehead Barbarians |
18 |
4 |
1 |
13 |
185 |
393 |
-208 |
9 |
0 |
| Devonport Services |
15 |
3 |
1 |
11 |
213 |
410 |
-197 |
7 |
0 |
| Withycombe |
18 |
1 |
1 |
16 |
188 |
538 |
-350 |
-7 |
-10 |
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The Cherry & Whites team is;
15. J. Rapson
Sponsored by Beaver Binds
14. T. Notman 13. T. Hinds 12. L. Manna 11. C. Bone
Harding Electrical Creative Signs. Trevenson Moor Chevarya
10. D. Mankee 9. D. Pascoe
D.B. Law Solicitors David Rogers Prop Maintenance
1. N. Endean 2. S. Bartle 3. S. Macdonald
Canvas Tattoos Pamela Nelson Entertainments The Fireplace
4. J. Griffiths 5. R. Smith
Cornish Venning & Chellews Solicitors Cross Street News
6. M. Woolcock 7. S. Matavesi 8. D. Roberts (capt)
Chervarya Phoenix Promotions Whirlewind Sports
Replacements,
16. M. Tonkin 17. C. Barbagallo 18. J. Goldsworthy
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Camborne RFC were delighted to present Mark Roberts of C & R Plastics with a sponsors certificate and team Polo Shirt at a recent game.Mark has been a keen and loyal supporter of the Cherry & Whites for sometime and his company logo is displayed on the clubs kit.The Club continues to strengthen its ties in the community making the important link into the local market and therefore improving the Club’s ability to provide sustainable rugby at a good level.
Pictured is Mark Roberts and Camborne RFC president John Dunstan.
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Alan Truscott’s Chairman’s chat No 7 - 26th January 2010
The last time I put pen to paper was pre Boxing Day which has, for as long as I can remember, always dominated my thoughts over the Christmas period. Our 12 points to 5 defeat to a young Redruth team, strengthened by a sprinkling of players with regular national 2 experience, was a little disappointing having created 2 excellent scoring opportunities but failing to take either one. However, a crowd of approximately 1500 created the usual great atmosphere during the match which continued in the packed clubhouse afterwards. Long may these derby matches continue to play an important part in each club’s rugby calendar.
Next up was our away encounter to Kingsbridge in the RFU Intermediate Cup. Having lost to them narrowly at High House in the league earlier in the year we were determined to put the record straight, not only in order to progress to the next round of the national cup but to set our stall out for the return league fixture later in January. The match went ahead with the agreement of both captains despite the ground being very hard particularly in the shaded areas of the pitch. The first scrum set the tone when we destroyed their eight and this set piece domination continued setting a very solid platform for the majority of the match. A fine individual effort by fullback Tom Notman and 2 excellent tries by Laurie Manna and Adam Notman with 2 conversions by Shane Woods gave us a fine 19 – 0 win. An ideal confidence booster for Kingsbridge at home in the league on 16th January. Meanwhile our 2nd XV were defeating Truro 61 points to nil in the Cornwall Merit table. Some fine performances were reported and apparently a young promising flanker called Kevin Penrose showed considerable potential!!
Harsh winter weather conditions wiped out virtually all fixtures the following weekend thus preventing our away league match at Devonport from being played. Our thoughts immediately turned to preparing for the much awaited return match with Kingsbridge. This encounter was eagerly anticipated with their coach expressing confidence in the local Devon press that his team had the game plan and ability to take the spoils! Our preparation for the match was limited however, due to the weather (I must make a note to arrange indoor facilities for next Jan / Feb) but with 2 good sessions under our belt, quite a bit of media interest and Radio Cornwall in attendance all was set for this important game. Joe Parma pulling up with hamstring trouble in the warm up meant slight team reorganisation, however, a fine performance, in wet conditions, gave us a deserved 13 points to 5 win. It was good old fashioned ‘blood and guts’ rugby, no quarter asked or given with both sides giving everything. Despite the poor weather it was great to see such good support; I saw several ‘Camborne’ people at the match who have rarely visited the Recreation ground in recent years. I certainly hope they enjoyed the atmosphere and performance of the team and will want to come again on a regular basis. It was a particular pleasure to see ex captain and Camborne legend Chris Durant at the game and pre-match sponsors function. ‘CJ’ would have been in his element playing in such a physical contest and I’m pretty certain he would have had ‘a word or two of advice’ for their hooker at some stage during the match!!
Minehead hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for us in recent seasons. Heavy midweek rain curtailed training sessions again, and numerous injuries to our three quarter line meant a very much changed team, particularly outside the scrum took to the field at the Barbarians ground. But forward domination was the key and with 2 tries apiece for Dave Roberts and Sam Bartle a fine victory by 20 points to 5 ensued. With so many changes to the team and some playing out of position Steve was particularly proud of this performance away from home. It shows the depth we have at present with 4 players making their first appearance for the 1st XV this season. Whilst this fine win was happening I went with the 2nd XV to St Ives for a Merit Table match. Disappointingly depleted due to 1st team call ups they lost 36 points to 12 against a very strong St Ives team containing many stalwart 1st team regulars several of whom played in the cup final last year. But, with 4 colts helping us out and some 3rd teamers stepping up to the table, the team, led passionately by captain Lee Pengilly, showed considerable character and pride. 31 points to nil in arrears at half time we ‘won’ the 2nd half 12 points to 5! It’s terrific to report that there is considerable character, pride and passion being shown by all our senior teams at present. We will need all of that, and more, in the next few months!
I have been contacted by Robbie Thompson, who is head of editorial of a relatively new rugby magazine. Having furnished him with considerable and specific information that was requested by his editorial staff I am pleased to report that a future edition of the new RUGBY CLUB magazine will carry a photographic and editorial review on Camborne RFC paying tribute to our ‘outstanding contribution to rugby’. The latest edition of the magazine can be found at http:/ www.rugbyclub.sportip.biz
Should be quite a spread, can’t wait to read it!
Alan Truscott
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Minehead Barbarians 5 - 20 Camborne
Understrength Town made to work hard for the victory,
Late withdrawals and injuries gave league debuts to four players for Town at Minehead today, Christian Barbagallo, Jonathan Cook, Martin Goldsworthy and Sean Oates all made first appearances of the season. Camborne had to reshuffle almost it's entire backline for their trip to Somerset, with some players out of position and new untested partnerships being tried.
Late changes included, Adam Notman (Back) Tom Hinds (Hamstring) Shane Woods (leg) David Mankee (work) & James Goldsworthy (hip) all of whom joined previous casualties Joe Parma (hamstring) Ryan Spargo (knee) James Rapson (shoulder) Robert Floyd (knee) & Andrew Smith (neck). This is without doubt one of the worst injury lists ever to have hit the Cherry & Whites and it shows what tremendous Character, Determination, Team Spirit and Will to Win there is at the club to still be riding high at the top of the league.
Today's line up included Sam Matavesi (flanker) playing at centre, Laurie Manna (centre) playing at fly half Tom Notman (wing) at full back for the second week in a row and Christian Barbagallo (scrum half) at centre. Despite a promising start Town found themselves 5 points down after 20 minutes following a Minehead break from their own 22 with the left wing touching down in the corner. Camborne levelled on the half hour after well worked forward pressure led to a try for the Cherry & Whites Captain and man of the match David Roberts, Matavesi missed the conversion.
Early pressure from Town The scrum which led to the first Try
With Town finding handling moves breaking down due to the lack of cohesion between the new partnerships, they changed tactics in the second half, when a more forward orientated game was introduced. This payed dividends straight away with the home side being put on the back foot and Town dominating possession and territory, which lead to a push over try for Bartle in the 51st minute. Now the Cherry & Whites had the upper hand and were constantly pressurising the Barbarians who were relying on scraps to create chances, and to their credit they did have several promising moves which were repelled by the staunch Town defence. It was only a matter of time before Camborne got their 3rd score and this came curtisy of another driven over try for Bartle just after the hour, the convertion was again missed leaving the score at 5 - 15.
The victory was ensured when David Roberts was (you guessed it) driven over near the corner flag with just under 10 minutes remaining. Both sides had chances to score after this, Minehead having one of there best spells of possession in the match keeping Town pinned in their own half for several minutes. But Town stood firm and were resolute in defence determind not to conceed again, as they broke free to almost score at the death with just a knock on ending the move.
There were several players who had outstanding games today, Dave Roberts (2 tries) who's breaks from the base of the scrum were to numerious to mension, Scott Macdonald who made the hard yards and recycled a lot of good ball, Jon Griffiths who was a constant thorn in Mineheads side, Sean Oates who rolled back the years and tackled everything that moved, Johnny Cook who made several good runs through the opposition, Sam Bartle (2 tries) who was everywhere from running back kick off's to winning loose ball on the deck and Cameron Bone who took on the kicking from hand role and also made a lot of yardage with his hard running.
scorers; Tries, Roberts 2 Bartle 2
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NATIONAL INTERMEDIATE CUP NEWS
I have been informed by an officer of the South West Competition Committee that the next round of the RFU National Intermediate Cup on Saturday 27th February apparently guarantees Camborne a home draw. In this 'last 16' round we are due to play the winners of the match between Old Redcliffians and either Berry Hill or Drybrook. These 3 teams all play in Western Counties North with 'Old Reds' currently top of the table having won 12 of their 14 matches. A home draw is obviously of considerable advantage and should encourage great interest and support on the day.
SATURDAY 27th FEBRUARY ~ make a note of this date!
Additionally, the postponed league match away to Devonport Services has been re-scheduled by the RFU for Saturday 17th April thus extending the league season by 1 week. It now seems that the league 'play offs' will be on Saturday 24th April which coincides with the date for the National Intermediate Cup semi finals!! In the Cornwall Cup quarter finals we have been drawn home to Wadebridge Camels. Date of this encounter has yet to be confirmed.
Alan Truscott
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Camborne 13 - 5 Kingsbridge
Town ease past Kingsbridge to go 3 points clear,
The Cherry & Whites held the upper hand for most of this top of the table encounter as Kingsbridge huffed and Puffed and worked doggidly but never really posed a serious threat to Camborne. The visitors only score came whilst Town were down to 13 players with lock Griffiths and Fly half Mankee in the sin bin, and even that was a controvertial effort with what looked like two forward passes in the move that led to it.
The afternoon did not start well for Camborne when Joe Parma, who was due to play his first game for 6 weeks pulled up in the warm up with a tweaked hamstring. This is not felt to be a serious injury setback, but today may have been slightly too soon for his comeback so he will be assessed in the week before a decision is made about his return. So with 7 try Parma and 8 try Spargo missing before kick off Town knew they would have to be on top of their game to win against the only unbeaten side in the league.
The Cherry & Whites dug deep and put in some superb big hits to deny their Devon visitors the chance to build up any momentum and create any real clear cut chances. It shows the character of the side that despite the building injury list, the pressure, conditions and the opposition they still won such a vital encounter without ever looking in danger of defeat.
Report,
Camborne deservedly triumphed in this top of the table clash taking Kingsbridge’s unbeaten Western Counties record in the process.
“Town” suffered an unfortunate start as full back Joe Parma was forced to withdraw following a reoccurrence of his hamstring injury during the final warm up.
After a quick reshuffle the Cherry & Whites went on to give a wholehearted and committed team performance in atrocious conditions.
In particular there were huge games in Camborne’s cause from no 8 Dave Roberts, lock John Griffiths and dogged scrum half Dean Pascoe.
Playing down the slope the home side were on the backfoot for most of the 1st quarter but went ahead when David Mankee knocked over a 17 minute well judged penalty from 35 metres. Soon after Pascoe astutely chipped over the visitors backs for Mankee to run onto the kick, back on and dive on the ball over the goal line. Mankee’s conversion from near the posts gave his team an important 10 point lead.
Briefly Camborne were reduced to 13 players with Griffiths and Mankee sinbinned and Kingsbridge capitalised with an unconverted try.
With the rain relenting in the 2nd period fly half Mankee booted a 48 minute penalty to put the Cherry&Whites a critical two scores in front.
Superb home tackling then kept the visitors at a comfortable distance as much of the remainder of the game was played out in the middle 3rd of the field.
Near the end Mankee saw a kickable penalty sail wide but Camborne were not to be denied a victory that could be significant come the season’s end.
Camborne Tom Notman, Cameron Bone, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Shane Woods (rep Adam Notman 66mins), David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean, Mark Tonkins (rep Sam Bartle 52 mins), John Griffiths, James Goldsworthy, Martin Woolcock, Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (Capt).
Scorers Try Mankee Conversion Mankee, Penalty Mankee 2.
Mark Roberts of C&R Plastics with Man of the Match David Mankee
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Cornwall Cup draw
Last years losing finalists Camborne have been drawn at home to 2008 winners Wadebridge Camels in the last 8 of the Cornwall Cup. This should be an exciting tie with both clubs flying high and and vying for promotion in the Western Counties this season. The date will be announced soon but the most likley will be 6th Feb as Camborne have no league fixture that weekend.
Quarter-Finals
To be played by 28th February 2010.
St. Ives v Falmouth
Truro v St. Austell
Camborne v Wadebridge Camels
Liskeard/Looe or Bude v Newquay Hornets
Camborne v Kingsbridge
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15 |
13 |
1 |
1 |
454 |
121 |
333 |
27 |
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13 |
13 |
0 |
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321 |
100 |
221 |
26 |
0 |
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Two weeks we have had the "Truth in Redruth" as the Reds faced the Blacks in their mid table 1st division encounter, this weekend we have "Revenge at the Rec" in the Western Counties Top of the table clash. Both teams will be looking for revenge, Town for their 13 - 9 defeat at High House earlier in the season and Kingsbridge for the 19 - 0 home defeat a fortnight ago plus the 55 - 0 defeat they suffered last season at the Recreation Ground.
Town have the edge if you look at the statistics over the four meetings between the clubs in the last 2 seasons, although each side has won 2 games Camborne have scored 91 points to Kingsbridge's 27 with Town preventing Kings scoring in two of the matches. With 3 of the 4 games having been played at High House the Cornish league leaders will rightly feel confident of getting the win they need to keep the pressure on at the top. But nothing will be taken for granted as Coach Steve Larkins thoroughly prepares his squad to face the only unbeaten team in the league, but as usual he will want to do it in style so it should be quite a contest.
With no rugby being played in the county last weekend and the importance of this match the Cherry & Whites are anticipating a large crowd (weather permitting) at the Rec on Saturday. Full team news will be issued on Thursday after training and fitness tests have taken place, but Town are expecting most of the squad to be available for selection.
The forwards who were so dominant in the cup tie don't appear to have any new injury concerns and hope to be strengthened further if leading try scorer flanker Ryan Spargo passes a fitness test. As for the backs the knock sustained by James Rapson looks like keeping him out of action for a couple more weeks, but centre Laurie Manna who also picked up an injury in the same game should recover in time to play. Full back Joe Parma is also expected to return after being out for the last 6 weeks with hamstring trouble as is leading points scorer fly half David Mankee who was unavailable last week. Scrum half Dean Pascoe who is recovering from an ankle injury picked up at Withycombe has responding well to treatment and will be included in the squad.
The Kick off is 2.30, The place is the Recreation Ground Camborne, so come and see this full blooded Cornwall v Devon Head to Head where Points, Pride & Passion mean more than pounds, shillings & pence.
Mankee, Pascoe & Parma all fit again for the Cherry & Whites clash with Kingsbridge and Rapson who misses out.
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Kingsbridge RFC 0 - 19 Camborne (Devon v Cornwall Final)
Camborne not only became the first team to beat Kingsbridge this season but also stopped them scoring in the process as they advance to the last 16 of the Intermediate Cup.
The cherry & Whites travelled to this fixture with their top 3 points scorers (who have contributed 211 points between them) missing which makes the victory that much more special. It shows the strength in depth this young Camborne team have and will give the side a huge confidence boost ahead of the home league fixture between the teams in 2 weeks.
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Hinds & Woods make a break Try scorer Notman on the burst Roberts & the Notmans stop the run
Kingsbridge knew they were in for a tough afternoon at the first scrum when their pack was driven backwards as Town's dominant forwards showed they were up for the challange. Camborne went ahead after 10 minutes when stand in Full Back Tom Notman (switching positions do to a reshuffle in the backs with Mankee dropping out) made a superb run from deep, breaking four tackles to score near the posts. Shane Woods who took over Mankee's place at Fly Half also took on the kicking responsibilities and landed the conversion to make it 0 - 7.
The Cherry & Whites put in a workmanlike performance giving little chance for the home team to create anything and were rewarded for their efforts with a second try on the hour. The score went to centre Laurie Manna who rounded off a good handling move showing the home defence a clean pair of heels as he sprinted in, Woods again added the extra's for a 0 - 14 scoreline.
With eight minutes to go Town got their 3rd try when a move which started in their own 22 was finished off out wide by Adam Notman (brother of Tom), the convertion was missed leaving the score at 0 - 19. Kingsbridge's best effort came when the home forwards drove over the line but the referee was unsighted and judged the ball to be held up.
Shane Woods hits a conversion Laurie Manna races over for the 2nd Goldsworthy barges through
The only downside to this excellent victory for the Cherry & Whites was an injury to Scrum Half James Rapson who fell and jarred his shoulder on the rock hard pitch. This adds to Town's growing injury list but after an away performance like this the confidence in the squad is so high that it will take more than a few injuries to stop the Cherry & White juggernaut's progress this season.
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Camborne 5 - 12 Redruth
Camborne just come up short against the Reds,
The cherry & Whites missed their leading try scorers in this game against a strong Redruth outfit which was certainly no Holiday 15 or Development team as it has been in recent years. A good crowd of 1200+ saw two fully committed teams play some attacking rugby which was a lot more entertaining than last season encounter and showed how Town has progressed in the last 12 months.
Camborne put up stout resistance in the Annual Boxing Day clash at the Recreation Ground but the honours went to Redruth outscoring the home side by two tries to one.
Last season Redruth were convincing winners but with a much improved Camborne flying high in Western Counties and over 100 years of Mining Division tradition this was always set to be a close encounter.
In front of a four figure holiday crowd the Reds with the former Mounts Bay scrum half Greg Goodfellow lining up behind a powerful forward pack began purposefully with the advantage of the slope in the first half.
Playing close to their forwards with experienced centre Steve Evans punching holes in midfield the visitors had a number of 1st quarter opportunities but good home tackling particularly by centre Tom Hinds and knock ons close in ensured a tense stalemate continued.
On their 1st visit to the Reds half Camborne put together a 24th minute attack that ended with dangerous left winger Tom Notman spilling a pass with the line in sight.
On the half hour visiting full back Chris Morris sped down the right flank and his chip ahead created a dangerous position deep in the Cherry & Whites territory. From the ensuing scrum Redruth recycled ball a couple of times after Evans’ initial burst and No 8 Tom Duncan took a short pass to power over near the posts. Fly half Adam Hosking converted for a 0-7 scoreline.
Before half time a brief period of home pressure came to nothing but just after the break the home side came to life. No 8 David Roberts who alongside scrum half James Rapson had huge defensive games for Camborne intercepted on halfway and took play to the Reds 22 with a long punt. Camborne were awarded a penalty at the resulting ruck which fly half David Mankee booted to the scoreboard corner. The forwards obliged with line out possession and hard working flanker Sam Matavesi touched down from the driving maul to cut the deficit to only 2 points. Mankee slipped as he attempted the conversion.
With all to play for the visitors continued to hold the upper hand with skipper Chris Fuca and England Counties prop Peter Joyce always prominent in their disciplined and streetwise forward effort. With play becoming a little disjointed as both teams made a string of changes it looked likely the next score would prove decisive.
So it was on 65 minutes when the game’s outstanding threequarter Morris beat several defenders as he ran back a Camborne clearance kick only for Roberts to make a last ditch tackle on Fuca. The Reds then went three times for the line from close range scrums before Duncan fed Nick Simmons who had taken over from Goodfellow and the youngster dived over.
The game was played out to its conclusion in pouring rain with the visitors hammering on the ‘Town’ line but tenacious home defence including a try saving tackle by wing Cameron Bone prevented any further score. On the final whistle Notman hared down field in pursuit of a relieving kick but the Reds were able to scramble back in defence.
Camborne: Shane Woods , Tom Notman, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee (Adam Notman 65m), James Rapson, Nigel Endean (Jamie Moore 69m), Sam Bartle (Mark Tonkin 52m), Scott Macdonald (Leigh Hocking 52m), Ryan Smith (Mark Shovell 60m), James Goldsworthy, Martin Woolcock (Lee Pengilly 72m) , Sam Matavesi (Ben Cook 60m), David Roberts (capt)
Camborne try Matavesi
Attendance 1,329
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Camborne RFC have said thank you to Shaun Matthews of S Matthews Surfacing Ltd for his continued support and sponsorship of the club.
The company logo has been placed on new Hoodies which have been issued to the players this season.The firm is one of the main club sponsors and they already have the logo on the club playing shirt.
Shaun Matthews said " Its been a real pleasure to support the club especially this season when they have been doing so well. Its important to support local talent and in turn to get something out of it for the business".
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Pictured left to right Shaun Matthews receiving thanks and a club hoodie from club chairman Alan Truscott.
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Withycombe 7 - 37 Camborne
The Cherry & Whites comprehensive victory ensures top spot over Christmas & New Year.
Camborne's combined a workman like performance in the the first half with a blistering final quarter to master the conditions and home side in this Devon v Cornwall encounter. Town ran in 5 tries to take their tally to the season to 64 in 15 matches as they continue to entertain supporters with their attacking, free flowing style of play which coach Steve Larkins has instilled in the side.
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Camborne ensured they ended 2009 at the top of Western Counties with a convincing win in Devon.
With leaders Kingsbridge game off due to bad weather this game went ahead on a firm playing surface on a bitterly cold afternoon.
For ‘Town’ Mark Tonkin came in for a 1st start of the season at hooker and did not let the side down. Skipper Dave Roberts made a number of his trademark charges and prop Scott Macdonald and full back James Rapson shone in a fine all round team performance.
The visitors built up a 6-0 lead inside the 1st quarter with fly half David Mankee landing a brace of routine penalties.
A strike against the head by Tonkin set up a counter attacking opportunity with scrum half Dean Pascoe and Mankee combining on the blindside to set wing Shane Woods free on the left flank with the youngster duly obliging with the corner try. After receiving a blow to the head in the move which led to the try prop Leigh Hocking, who had already been treated for an ankle injury was then replaced by Nigel Endean on 35 minutes.
Lee Hocking polaxed in the background Town on one of their many driving mauls
Leading by eleven points at the break the Cherry & Whites soon extended their advantage early in the 2nd half. From a training ground move at a lineout Roberts burst clean through on a 25 metre run to the goal line to make the score 0-16.
With Town down to 14 players after a yellow card for Pascoe, basement side Withycombe hit back to their credit with their forwards touching down a pushover try well converted from a difficult angle.
Going into the final quarter Camborne ran in a 3rd try to put themselves firmly in control. A close range penalty was taken quickly for the pack to drive for the line and Macdonald was on hand to barge over near the posts. With the straightforward conversion Mankee made the score 7-23.
In the closing stages as the home pack tired the visitors went up a gear to run in two further tries. First a sweeping long range handling move involving Rapson, centre Laurie Manna and Mankee created space for right wing Cameron Bone to race over. Mankee was on target with a well judged conversion.
On the final whistle Pascoe darted through the middle of a line out 30 metres from the home line and replacement flanker Sam Matavesi was on hand to take the scoring pass and go over with Mankee’s conversion completing a resounding victory. To their credit Withycombe never stopped trying and gave everything they had for the whole 80+ minutes, which made the margin of victory so much more satisfying for Town knowing they had to earn every point.
If there were a man of the match award for Town it would have gone to the whole team as everyone played their part well in this victory. However a few players had exceptional games including centres Laurie Manna & Tom Hinds who put so much pressure on the opposition they had to resort to kicking most of their posession away. Also the whole front row including replacement Nigel Endean who not only scrumaged well all match but also took the game to the opposition at every opportunity and put in some big hits, and once again David Roberts led by example.
Camborne: James Rapson, Shane Woods , Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Scott Macdonald, Mark Tonkin, Leigh Hocking (rep Nigel Endean 35m), Jon Griffiths, Ryan Smith (rep James Goldsworthy 70m), Ryan Spargo, Martin Woolcock (rep Sam Matavesi 70m), David Roberts (capt)
Tries Woods, Roberts, Macdonald, Bone, Matavesi cons Mankee 3 pens Mankee 2
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(See the teams scoring stats on the latest news page)
Camborne 43 - 10 Bude RFC
Notman bags 4 tries as Town cut loose in the second half to down Bude
Cherry & Whites wing Tom Notman gave an excellent performance scoring 2 tries in each half to deservidly pick up the man of the match trophy in Town's victory over a determined Bude side at the Recreation Ground this afternoon. This was another very good team effort by Camborne against a Bude team that never gave up defensively and ran the ball at every oppertunity.
Notman celebrates his 4th Try Scoring his second, a good solo effort
Camborne ran in six tries for an emphatic victory in their last home Western Counties game of 2009 to keep up the pressure on leaders Kingsbridge.
It was a glorious winters afternoon that young left wing Tom Notman will have cause to remember as the Colts flyer finished the game with four tries to his name.
For ‘Town’ lock Ryan Smith returned after several weeks out whilst Martin Woolcock started in the backrow. Cameron Bone came into the starting line up and did well on the right flank with Shane Woods filling the No 15 jersey.
Once again there were big games upfront from lock Jon Griffiths, prop Scott Macdonald and skipper David Roberts whilst centre Tom Hinds’ running was a handful particularly in the 1st half.
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Tom Hinds on the burst replacement Lee Hocking making an impact Cameron Bone makes a break
The Cherry & Whites made a dream start putting together phases of attack from the kick off that ended with a rare try for loose head Nigel Endean. David Mankee converted with a well judged kick for 7-0.
Bude were lively in the opening quarter soon levelling at 7-7 but on 13 minutes after a searing Hinds break Notman bagged his opening try doing well to squeeze over in the corner.
Midway through the half the youngster raced from deep up the left touchline before finally being held near the Bude line. From the ensuing pressure the ball was worked left again for Notman to go over for his brace. Fly half Mankee converted with another excellent kick to make the score 19-7.
Before half time the visitors reduced the arrears with a close range penalty but soon after the interval Mankee cancelled those 3 points out with his own effort from in front of the posts.
A period of sustained pressure then saw Notman complete his hat trick with a 48th minute individual effort cutting inside from the flank to cross near the posts. Mankee’s straightforward conversion put his side almost out of sight at 29-10.
Ryan Spargo drives through the Bude defence Robbo makes one of his trade mark runs
On the hour more slick Camborne handling involving Bone and Mankee created another opportunity for Notman and the teenager duly went over for his 4th touchdown which was again well converted by Mankee.
Almost immediately Town’s pack got back in on the try scoring act driving for the line from a lineout close in for flanker Ryan Spargo to touchdown. Mankee knocked over his 5th conversion of the game taking the score to 43-10.
Near the end the visitors’ misery was compounded with the sending off of hooker Dave Risdon for a head-butt on Dean Pascoe.
Camborne now look forward to hosting the traditional Boxing Day clash with local rivals Redruth with a 2.30pm kick off.
Camborne: Shane Woods , Tom Notman, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee (rep Dean Pascoe 63m), James Rapson, Nigel Endean, Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Leigh Hocking 60m), Jon Griffiths (rep James Goldsworthy 60m), Ryan Smith, Ryan Spargo, Martin Woolcock, David Roberts (capt)
Tries Notman 4, Endean, Spargo cons Mankee 5 pen Mankee
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Camborne R.F.C. awarded “The Tommy May” trophy from Cornwall Referee’s Society.
Alan Truscott, C.R.F.C. Chairman, was delighted to accept this award at the Lowenac Hotel, Camborne recently on behalf of the club. This trophy is awarded annually to the rugby club, voted by the referees, which during the year regularly satisfies certain criteria regarding “hospitality” towards visiting match officials. These criteria include pre-match contact, pre-match reception, ground preparation and club facilities, post match reception and general comments regarding attitude shown by the club to the referee on match days. Ian Hamilton, president of the Cornwall Rugby Referee’s Society said, “Congratulations to Camborne on winning this year’s award which was thoroughly deserved”.
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Truro 11 - 11 Camborne
Cherry & Whites held by Truro in appauling conditions,
Camborne could not turn the superior possession or territorial advantage into points at rain soaked Truro this afternoon. Town dominated for long periods in the game but failed to put the point on the board, in fact Truro led for most of the match until a late Mankee penalty saved Town's blushes.
Camborne snatched a deserved share of the spoils at the death in a hard fought Cornish derby played in atrocious conditions at St Clement’s Hill.
‘Town’ will reflect on two sin binning decisions that forced them to play one short for a quarter of an already difficult match.
Lacking injured full back Joe Parma the Cherry & Whites faced the wind in the first half as persistent rain fell. The determined home side were given a good start when fly half Ross Martin sent over a 5th minute penalty.
Camborne then took the game to Truro dominating field position and mounting a series of attacks through their forwards. Finally the pressure told on 19 minutes with the pack surging for the line for lock Jon Griffiths to touch down for a 3-5 scoreline.
The lead was short lived however as Martin fired over a well struck penalty moments later to give his side a slender advantage.
As the interval neared the City club attacked the visitors’ line and Martin delivered a well weighted cross kick for advancing left wing Mark Lea to win the race to touchdown.
Trailing 11-5 with the deteriorating conditions hampering constructive play Camborne looked to their kicking game to dominate 2nd half territory. After a period of attack that never really threatened the home line they settled for a 52nd minute penalty from the boot of fly half David Mankee to reduce the arrears.
Resolute play by the home forwards continued to frustrate the Cherry & Whites as the game reached the closing stages with a 2nd away defeat of the season looking increasingly likely. Finally however a 78th minute line out infringement gave Mankee a difficult penalty chance and the fly half duly delivered with a superb strike to level matters at 11-11.
There was still time for several more phases of play but there was no further scoring and the efforts of both sides in battling the elements ended with a Western Counties point a piece.
Camborne: James Rapson , Tom Notman, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Shane Woods, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe (rep Cameron Bone 75m), Nigel Endean, Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Leigh Hocking 75m), Jon Griffiths, James Goldsworthy, Ryan Spargo, Sam Matavesi (rep Martin Woolcock 65m), David Roberts (capt)
Try Griffiths pens Mankee 2
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Camborne 36 - 0 Tiverton RFC
Town keep a clean sheet as they ease past Tivvi in the gloom.
The Cherry Whites took their wins tally at the Rec this season to 8 as they kept their 100% home record in the ever worsening conditions this afternoon. In a match which almost got abandoned mid-way through the second half due to bad light Town ran in 6 unanswered tries through Matavesi 2, Manna, Roberts, Parma and Notman. This result keeps Camborne top of the table and with Kingsbridge just pipping Penryn 11 - 7 also increases the Cherry & Whites already superior points difference.
There were some very good performances right through the side today, Jon Griffiths put in a lot of work and was always a thorn in Tivvy's side and Matavesi was his usual all action self, picking up 2 deserved tries. But for his all round handling game, (in poor conditions) line out work (taking a lot of Tivvi ball) and attitude the man of the match award went to lock James Goldsworthy. In his first season playing senior rugby for Town this 18's game is improving week on week, which is due in no small part to the help and guidence he has received from fellow lock Jon Griffiths.
Camborne remain top of Western Counties on points difference following a convincing win in horrendous conditions at the Recreation Ground.
With persistent rain falling throughout ‘Town’ gave a wholehearted display with scrum half Dean Pascoe, No 8 David Roberts plus locks Jon Griffiths and young James Goldsworthy particularly prominent.
After a scrappy opening quarter the home side took a deserved 24th minute lead. Pascoe gained good field position with an astute kick and from the ensuing catch and drive flanker Sam Matavesi emerged from under the pile of bodies after the impressive forward surge to claim a try. David Mankee converted with a well judged kick for 7-0.
Before half time the stubborn Tiverton defence was breached for the 2nd time. Skipper Roberts picked up from a close range scrum to send full back Joe Parma sliding over on the blindside to score in the turnstile corner.
With conditions deteriorating further in the 2nd half playing down the slope the Cherry & Whites pinned the Devon side in their own territory for long periods.
On the hour strong runs by Roberts and centre Tom Hinds gained good ground before the ball was worked swiftly left for centre Laurie Manna to go over wide out. Fly half Mankee converted majestically from the touchline for an emphatic 19-0 scoreline.
Now going up a gear in search of more points Camborne piled on the pressure. With a little over 10 minutes remaining the hardworking Roberts got a deserved touchdown powering through midfield to score at the posts with Mankee knocking over the simple conversion.
On 76 minutes Matavesi dotted down a carbon copy of his earlier try with the forward surge unstoppable from fully 20 metres out.
Near the end the Cherry & Whites bagged their 6th touchdown of a satisfying day at the office when young left wing Tom Notman did well to squeeze over in the corner.
Camborne: Joe Parma (rep James Rapson 37m), Tom Notman, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Shane Woods, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean, Sam Bartle, Leigh Hocking (rep Scott Macdonald 57m), Jon Griffiths, James Goldsworthy, Martin Woolcoc (rep Ben Cook 63m), Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (capt)
Tries Matavesi 2, Parma, Manna, Roberts, Notman cons Mankee 3
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Tavistock RFC 8 - 13 Camborne
Town's narrow win enough to take them to the top of the League
The Cherry & Whites top the table for the first this season after a victory at Tavistock and Kingsbridge's match at Okehampton was called of due to the adverse weather conditions. Town were behind for most of this game and with less than 10 minutes to go trailed Tavistock by 8 - 3, and an upset looked to be on the cards. But if there's one thing this side don't do it's give up, the determination and never say die attitude that runs through the whole club this season is tremendous and a credit to all the players and coaching staff. The break through came with just 8 minutes remaining via a try from Tom Notman which David Mankee converted and the result confirmed after a late Mankee penalty sealed it for the Cherry & Whites.
Match report
Camborne came from behind to complete a hard fought win in Devon that takes them to the top of the Western Counties table.
Lacking holidaying skipper David Roberts and with Sam Matavesi at Murrayfield supporting brother Josh on his Fiji international debut ‘Town’ reshuffled their back row with Ben Cook and stalwart Martin Woolcock restored. Also without prop Scott Macdonald (back) centre Laurie Manna (shoulder) and long term injury victim wing Rob Floyd (knee) the Cherry & Whites continue to ring the changes with there very capable squad.
Facing the strong wind and slope in the first half the Cherry & Whites defended resolutely to keep the Tavistock forwards at bay.
The home side went ahead with a 20th minute penalty but could not breach the visiting defence until centre Joe Kaminski went over as the interval neared.
Turning around 8 points in arrears Camborne soon reduced the deficit with a well struck David Mankee penalty shot.
With skipper for the day Jon Griffiths to the fore the visitors gradually got on top, duly gaining the all important score with a little over 10 minutes remaining. First prop Leigh Hocking and then centre Tom Hinds made good ground to gain field position. From the ensuing close range line out industrious scrum half Dean Pascoe broke through feeding on to wing Tom Notman who powered over. Fly half Mankee added the tricky conversion for an 8-10 scoreline.
In the closing stages Mankee coolly booted another penalty to ensure a narrow but deserved victory.
Camborne will be without a game this Saturday as scheduled opponents Stithians have conceded the Skinner’s Cornwall Cup 1st Round tie due to take place at the Recreation Ground.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Tom Notman, James Rapson, Tom Hinds, Shane Woods, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean (rep Nathan Curnow 55m), Sam Bartle, Leigh Hocking, Jon Griffiths (capt), James Goldsworthy, Ryan Spargo, Ben Cook, Martin Woolcock
Camborne try Notman Con Mankee Pen Mankee
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Camborne 27 - 3 Penryn RFC
The Cherry & Whites have to much fire power for the Borough,
Even though Town threw away a few excellent try scoring opportunities they still comfortably beat Penryn with something to spare.
This was a very good all round team performance from Camborne both in attack and defence but it must be said the 15 - 0 half time score could have been doubled if the finishing had been more clinical.
The game was however was not a one sided contest with the Borough mounting several usful attackes, most of which stemmed from full back Chris Mann, which left Town defending resoultely close to the line on a few occasions. The determined way Camborne held their opponents up just short of the try line was very heartening indeed and showed a great deal of commitment from the Cherry & Whites.
The home team certainly had more will to win than the visitors, nothing proved this more than Penryn's decision to kick for goal from a penalty given just 15 mtrs out with the scores at 20 - 0 and 25 minutes still remaining.
The Man of the Match award went to Captain David Roberts for an outstanding all round performance, but once again there were a few other players who could have picked up the trophy, none more so than centre Tom Hinds who had one of his best matches for the Cherry & Whites making several excellent breaks and putting in some superb tackles.
Match Report
Camborne’s cutting edge behind the scrum proved decisive as they ran in four tries to comprehensively defeat Penryn in this local derby clash.
Lacking John Griffiths upfront the home side reshuffled their pack recalling experienced props Scott Macdonald and Nigel Endean to their starting line up.
For the Cherry & Whites skipper David Roberts had a huge game at number 8 deservedly taking the man of the match accolades with the industrious Macdonald and centre Tom Hinds not far behind in a fine team performance.
Three times in the first half only good one on one tackles by Borough full back Chris Mann prevented tries and when the home line came under heavy pressure once in each period of the game resolute defence from the pack kept the goal line intact.
In tricky conditions the visitors had the 1st opportunity to put points on the board but Taron Peacock saw a 6th minute penalty hit a post.
Fit again David Mankee then opened the scoring for ‘Town’ on 16 minutes landing a monster penalty shot from near the halfway line.
On the half hour a Mankee penalty punt to the corner brought Camborne good field positon and when the forward surge from the lineout catch and drive was halted Hinds took a short pass to power over for an 8-0 lead.
After Mann’s heroics, as the interval neared the Cherry & Whites put together a slick handling move involving Roberts, Macdonald, Hinds and Laurie Manna ending with lively Colt’s wing Tom Notman cutting inside to go over for a deserved 1st Senior try. Fly half Mankee’s well judged conversion made the interval scoreline 15-0.
Early in the 2nd half the impressive Hinds broke through the visiting defence releasing centre Manna who’s well timed pass left to Shane Woods allowed the winger to scorch over for a well worked try leaving ‘Town’ 20 points up and almost out of sight.
Penryn to their credit then came much more into the game enjoying a good spell of territory and possession that was finally rewarded with a 64th minute penalty from scrum half Peacock.
Late on as conditions deteriorated further Manna breached the overworked visiting cover to set up an opportunity for pacy full back Joe Parma to race clear from 30 metres for the final try with Woods adding the extras to seal victory.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Tom Notman, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Shane Woods, David Mankee (rep Dean Pascoe 67m), James Rapson, Nigel Endean, Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Leigh Hocking 57m), Ryan Smith (rep Ben Cook 38m), James Goldsworthy, Ryan Spargo, Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Notman, Hinds, Woods Parma, Cons Mankee, Woods Pen Mankee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Tom Notman rounds Mann to score the first try and celebrates with Sam Matavesi Tom Hinds scoring Towns 2nd try
Shane Woods dives in to score in front of the West Bank Joe Parma scores Town's final try
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Camborne 30 - 14 Okehampton
Camborne fell Oke's to keep up pressure at the top
Camborne made it eight wins from nine matches in Western Counties as they worked hard to defeat a spirited Okehampton at the Recreation Ground.
For the Cherry & Whites who gave young wing Tom Notman his full debut eighteen points in as many 2nd half minutes ensured victory.
After a scoreless first quarter the home side went ahead with a 22nd minute solo blind side try from full back Joe Parma.
Almost immeditatley a wayward clearance kick was run back with purpose by the visitors earning them a converted try and a 7-5 lead.
On the half hour ‘Town’ went back in front with a try by flanker Sam Matavesi from an unstoppable break in field off the back of the forwards from a line out catch and drive. Fly half Shane Woods slotted the tricky conversion for a 12-7 half time scoreline.
Now playing down the slope Camborne capitalised soon after the break when skipper Dave Roberts picked up and crashed through the Okehampton defence before being halted on the try line. Flanker Ryan Spargo seized the loose ball to go over for another poacher’s try which Woods did well to convert.
Soon after from more good field position the visitors were caught offside in front of their posts with Woods kicking the resulting penalty for a 15 point cushion.
On the hour ‘Town’ went out of sight as centre Tom Hinds made ground and sent co centre Laurie Manna racing down the flank to touchdown in the scoreboard corner.
A 63rd minute Woods penalty from the identical spot to his success minutes earlier increased the lead to 30-7 before the lively visitors bagged a deserved 2nd converted try to complete the scoring with 15 minutes remaining.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Tom Notman, Laurie Manna (rep Dean Pascoe 61m), Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, Shane Woods, James Rapson, Nathan Curnow (rep Nigel Endean 66m), Sam Bartle, Leigh Hocking, Ryan Smith, Jon Griffiths, Ryan Spargo, Sam Matavesi (rep Ben Cook 66m), David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Parma, Matavesi, Spargo, Manna Cons Woods 2 Pens Woods 2
Camborne 34 - 9 North Petherton
Town keep up their winning ways with a comfortable victory over North Petherton scoring 6 Tries on the way.
Camborne showed their strength in depth as their much changed starting line-up convincingly overcame their Somerset visitors at the Recreation Ground.
On the day it was a superb first half showing from ‘Town’ including five tries that allowed them to build up an unassailable lead.
For the Cherry & Whites skipper David Roberts had a fine game making constant inroads with his determined running whilst lock Jon Griffiths dominated the tight exchanges.
After the visitors had booted an early penalty Camborne surged back down field and following a period of forward pressure hooker Sam Bartle was driven over wide out. Shane Woods in for the injured David Mankee converted from the touchline.
Midway through the half Woods’ neat break brought good field position from where full back Joe Parma broke a tackle on the blindside and waltzed over for a try that the young fly half did well to convert.
Straight from the restart a barnstorming charge by No 8 Roberts launched an attack that was finally halted in the scoreboard corner. Intense forward pressure ensued and Bartle was eventually driven over again for 19-3.
A 35th minute North Petherton scrum deep in their own territory disintegrated under the ‘Town’ pack’s onslaught leaving flanker Ryan Spargo to oblige with a soft try.
With the interval nearing the home side scored their best try of the afternoon when left wing Cameron Bone rounded off a sweeping handling move featuring good play by centre James Rapson to make the score 29-3.
There was still time before the break for the visitors to reduce the arrears with a 2nd penalty.
The game then deteriorated somewhat in a scrappy 3rd quarter before Camborne added a sixth try on 65 minutes. Bartle and Griffiths swapped passes off the front of a line out before releasing Spargo who romped over for a deserved 2nd touchdown.
Near the end North Petherton gained some consolation with a 3rd well struck penalty from centre Tom Williams.
Camborne entertain Okehampton next Saturday with an earlier kick off time of 2.30pm.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Adam Notman, James Rapson, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, Shane Woods (rep Tom Notman 63m), Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean (rep Nathan Curnow 65m), Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Leigh Hocking 65m), Ryan Smith, Jon Griffiths, Ben Cook, Ryan Spargo, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Bartle 2, Spargo 2, Parma, Bone Cons Woods 2
The Man of the match award went to Ryan Spargo who had a superb game scoring 2 of the tries but to be honest the trophy could have gone to one of half a dozen players who all put in excellent performances including David Roberts who gained more ground than anyone on the field, Jon Griffiths who was once again a dominating presence in the second row or Sam Bartle who is going from strength to strength each week. Others who also deserve a mension Shane Woods who came in and did a great job at fly half, Joe Parma who not only put in several of his trade mark mazy runs but also kicked very astutley and Cameron Bone who had one of his best games for Town making some telling breaks and scoring a very good try.
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Newquay Hornets 20
Camborne 52
Camborne produced some superb bouts of handling to remain in 2nd place in Western Counties by comprehensively defeating the Hornets at the Sports Centre.
The Cherry & Whites saw three players limp off to finish the final quarter with only twelve men preventing victory by an even bigger margin.
Man of the match Joe Parma started the rout as early as the 5th minute as he jinked his way over from Tom Hinds’ neat switch pass for David Mankee to convert.
The home side managed a 15th minute penalty but midway through the half right wing Rob Floyd went racing down the flank before cutting inside to touchdown with Mankee converting for 3-14.
Soon after ‘Town’ gained good field position and from an attacking scrum fifteen metres out powerful No 8 Dave Roberts picked up to charge over through he would be tacklers.
On twenty six minutes the outstanding Parma launched another wave of attack that ended with Floyd completing his brace under the posts. Fly half Mankee’s simple conversion made the score 3-26.
Another superb Floyd run saw him injured in the desperate Newquay tackle with Dean Pascoe coming on as replacement and from their only spell of 1st half pressure the Hornets bagged a converted try for a flattering 10-26 interval scoreline.
In the 3rd quarter the Cherry & Whites put together some exceptional rugby to go out of sight notching three tries in a six minute purple patch. First to cross was scrum half James Rapson darting down the blindside after another Parma thrust was halted. Next Parma and skipper Roberts swapped passes in a sixty metre counter attack that saw Parma clean through to bag a deserved 2nd try. Mankee converted both of these but could not add the extras to a 59th minute try from young flanker James Goldsworthy who bulldozed his way to the line.
Coach Steve Larkins then threw on his remaining replacements moments before Mankee was forced to retire after a lengthy stoppage. Lock Ryan Smith was soon forced off as the home side grabbed a try for 15-45.
Now down to only thirteen players ‘Town’ surged back up field regardless with the impressive Hinds charging over in the 66th minute to bring up the half century of points with Pascoe slotting the conversion.
Centre Laurie Manna then sustained an injury in the closing stages and a depleted Camborne conceded a late try to bring some consolation for Newquay.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Rob Floyd (rep Dean Pascoe 37m), Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee, James Rapson, Nigel Endean, Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Leigh Hocking 59m), Ryan Smith, Jon Griffiths, Martin Woolcock, James Goldsworthy (rep Ben Cook 59m), David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Parma 2, Floyd 2, Roberts, Rapson, Goldsworthy, Hinds Cons Mankee 5, Pascoe
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Camborne 34 - 0 Minehead Barbarians
Cherry and Whites nil the Barbarians as they get back to winning ways,
Camborne bounced back from last week’s Western Counties reverse to run out convincing winners in a one sided encounter in the Recreation Ground sunshine.
For ‘Town’ youngsters scrum half James Rapson, prop Nathan Curnow and lock James Goldsworthy all earned recalls to the starting line up.
Playing down the slope the home side dominated the early exchanges and went in front with an 8th minute angled drop goal from David Mankee.
Still inside the 1st quarter a penalty punt for position in the scoreboard corner saw the forwards drive for the line and flanker Sam Matavesi touching down an unconverted try.
On the half hour skipper David Roberts picked up from the base of a scrum deep in the visitors half and burst clear on a 15 metre run to line. Fly half Mankee’s conversion attempt came back off a post and half time arrived at 13-0.
Early in the 2nd period Rapson launched an attack from deep trading passes with right wing Rob Floyd before touching down the best try of the afternoon. Mankee added the extras with a well judged kick.
Soon after more sustained Cherry & White forward pressure saw Curnow claim a try under a pile of bodies which Mankee converted from a wide angle for an emphatic 27-0 scoreline.
On the hour No 8 Roberts improved the score further storming over for his 2nd try of the day with Mankee converting.
The two sides then played out a disappointing final quarter and ‘Town’ will reflect on a number of scoring opportunities that went begging throughout the game preventing a win by a much bigger margin.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Rob Floyd, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee, James Rapson (repDean Pascoe 75m), Nathan Curnow, Sam Bartle, Scott Macdonald (rep Nigel Endean 68m), James Goldsworthy, Jon Griffiths, Ryan Spargo (rep Martin Woolcock 62m), Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Roberts 2, Matavesi, Curnow, Rapson, Cons Mankee 3, Drop Mankee
Rappo Man of the Match
Kingsbridge 13
Camborne 9
Camborne narrowly went down to their 1st defeat of the Western Counties season in this top of the table clash.
The Cherry & Whites made two changes upfront with Club captain Martin Woolcock starting at lock and young Sam Matavesi at openside.
‘Town’ failed to sparkle on the day against a home side with a disciplined pick and drive game.
After two earlier misses David Mankee put his side in the lead with a 25th minute penalty.
An injury to hooker Andrew Smith disrupted the visitors and Kingsbridge responded with thirteen points in a purple patch before fly half Mankee reduced the deficit with his 2nd penalty on the half time whistle.
In the 2nd period full back Joe Parma went close from a couple of his trademark runs but another Mankee penalty was all the scoring Camborne could manage.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Rob Floyd, Laurie Manna (rep James Rapson 65m), Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean, Andrew Smith (rep Nathan Curnow 30m), Scott Macdonald, Martin Woolcock (rep James Goldsworthy 65m) , Jon Griffiths, Martin Woolcock, Ryan Spargo, Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne Pens Mankee 3
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Thanks to Matt Shaw for the pictures from Town's narrow defeat up at Kingsbridge
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Camborne 53 - 10 Devonport Services
Cherry & Whites win to go top
Camborne made it four wins out of four to move to the top of the Western Counties table by comprehensively defeating Devonport Services at a sunbathed Recreation Ground.
For ‘Town’ experienced prop Scott Macdonald resumed at tight head whilst Dean Pascoe was recalled to the scrum half berth.
Slow to settle the home side found themselves behind by ten points at the end of a nervy 1st quarter as Services bagged a converted try and a penalty.
Laurie Manna sparked Camborne into life with a searing 20th minute burst up the left and after exchanging passes with left wing Cameron Bone the centre burst over for David Mankee to convert reducing the deficit to 7-10.
On the half hour fly half Mankee stroked over a simple penalty to level matters and before half time the Cherry & Whites grabbed the lead. Another defence splitting run by the outstanding Manna brought good field position from where the forwards drove over for flanker Martin Woolcock to touch down. Mankee’s conversion made the interval score 17-10.
The 2nd period proved to be one way traffic with ‘Town’ playing some great rugby and running in six more tries.
First to cross on 43 minutes was Macdonald under a pile of bodies from an unstoppable forward surge.
Under continual bombardment the Devonport line was breached again in the 56th minute when Mankee dummied to both centres and waltzed througt the stretched cover to touchdown before adding the extras for an unassailable 29-10 lead.
Straight from the restart the Cherry & Whites put together one of their best scoring moves since their 1990’s National League days. Skipper David Roberts caught the deep kick off and launched a handling move thaty swept the length of the field involving interpassing between Mankee, Bone, Manna, full back Joe Parma and Pascoe ending with right wing Rob Floyd scoring at the posts. Mankee bagged the straightforward conversion.
Early in the last quarter Floyd was hauled down after a dazzling run to the line with flanker Ryan Spargo on hand to touchdown from the ensuing ruck. With Mankee in the sin bin it was Floyd who added the conversion.
Inside the last ten minutes the hardworking Spargo grabbed his 2nd try when the home forwards drove from the lineout after a penalty punted for a corner touch.
With the last play of the match ‘Town’ brought up the half century when Parma ran back a wayward clearance kick and sent Floyd clean through for his 2nd try of the afternoon.
Laurie Man of the Match
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Rob Floyd, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean (rep Nathan Curnow 45m), Andrew Smith (rep Sam Bartle 62m), Scott Macdonald, James Goldsworthy, Jon Griffiths, Martin Woolcock, Ryan Spargo, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Floyd 2, Spargo 2, Mankee Manna, Woolcock, Macdonald, Cons Mankee 4, Floyd Pen Mankee
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Camborne 40 - 3 Withycombe
Mankee racks up 30 points as Town win well.
Rappo puts in a good hit Griff was once again in fine form Evenly matched packs
Camborne swept to a convincing victory in glorious conditions at the Recreation Ground with David Mankee enjoying a day to remember as he finished with a 30 point tally.
Before kick off a minutes silence was observed in memory of Martin Biddick a member of a famous Cherry & White family and the Club’s webmaster in recent seasons.
Fly half Mankee gave the home side an early lead with a 35 metre penalty but this was equalized soon after by his opposite number.
Still inside the 1st quarter Mankee booted a 2nd penalty and then from a turn over the fly half ran on to his own chip ahead to gather and go over wide out for an 11-3 scoreline.
Mango scores his first Try celebrates for the camera Tom & Joe keep on the pressure
As the interval neared ‘Town’ exerted a sustained period of pressure ended by Mankee skipping through the defence for his 2nd try which he duly converted to make it 18-3 at the break.
Determined Withycombe frustrated Camborne throughout the 3rd quarter before Mankee landed a 62nd minute penalty. Centre Laurie Manna then made it another name on the scoresheet after slicing through the cover on the end of a counter attack move to touchdown with Mankee converting.
Rappo chips over the top Mango kicks through Tommy, Brian & David had a good day
Coach Steve Larkins threw on all his replacements late on and the Cherry & Whites deservedly bagged two more scores.
First wing Rob Floyd set off on a dazzling 71st minute run from deep travelling fully 60 metres before passing to Mankee who romped over for his hat trick.
With the last play of the game Manna and co-centre Tom Hinds created a try for left wing Cameron Bone which fittingly Mankee converted majestically from the touchline.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Rob Floyd, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Cameron Bone, David Mankee, James Rapson (rep Dean Pascoe 65m), Nathan Curnow, Andrew Smith (rep Sam Bartle 65m), Nigel Endean (rep Leigh Hocking 65m), James Goldsworthy, Jon Griffiths, Martin Woolcock, Ryan Spargo, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Mankee 3, Manna, Bone, Cons Mankee 3, Pens Mankee 3
Cameron and Laurie get on the score sheet and Mango receives the Man of the Match award from Lynn Biddick
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Martin Biddick 1957 – 2009
The family and relatives of Martin Biddick regret to announce that Martin finally lost his battle with cancer on September 9th 2009. Martin was a Camborne man and followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, W.T. Biddick and his father Max Biddick in supporting the “Cherry and Whites”.
Whilst living and working in Devon and though not a player himself, Martin worked quietly in the background helping the committee of 2002 in setting up and running Camborne RFC’s first ever web site. The quality and detail of the research work required to design and present the proud history of the club and the achievements of its players, was rewarded by the RFU when they awarded Camborne RFC the coveted Web Site of the month award.
Those who helped Martin keep the web site up to date; will know that he was always available and willing to assist with the usual last minute requests for publicity of events, match reports or advertising.
He will be sadly missed by all his family, friends and the club.
The funeral service will be held this Friday 18th Sept at Penmount Crematorium Truro @ 12 o'clock and there will be a minutes silence before Town's fixture with Withycome this weekend
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Bude 8 - 12 Camborne
In the late summer sunshine basking in 20c of warmth on a good playing surface the supporters from both sides were hoping for a festival of running rugby. Both teams victorious from the previous week’s matches. Bude kicked off chasing the ball hard and applying the early pressure. 12 minutes in Camborne scrabbling at defence just inside their half, Martin Woolcock Camborne’s no5 dived over the top of the ruck, a penalty was awarded and some back chat from Camborne resulted in them being marched back another 10 metres. Matt Trewin No14 slotted the ball over for the first 3 points of the day and Bude were ahead against the run of play.
The Chairman on the best seat in the house Bude scrum under pressure
The teams were fighting for control and much of the first half was a played between the two 10 metre lines with no real advantage to either side. It was clear that this was going to be a game defence rather than a game of attack, Camborne's pack were far better drilled than their counterparts and even though of similar size were dominating the scrums and keeping Bude on the back foot for most of the half. On the 39th minute Bude were awarded another penalty 40 metres out. Matt Trewin’s kick was just wide and short Camborne’s Full Back James Rapson attempted to catch the ball only to knock on. Bude’s chance to score came from the ensuing scrum, Dan Statton Bude’s No8 picked up from the base of the scrum, slipped a short ball to Lee Weston (Bude’s man of match playing at No7) who went to ground. Dave Barnes No6 picked up at the base of the ruck on to Luke Duncan no 5 and out to Bude’s flying winger Matt Trewin to score in the corner this was not converted.
Half Time Bude 8 Camborne 0
Camborne’s Scrum was now in control and Bude’s Front row were feeling the full force of the pressure. Camborne’s no8 Dave Roberts (Capt) flicked out a quality ball from the base of the scrum for his back’s to enjoy a well crafted move resulting in a try in corner. Scored by Full Back James Rapson and converted by David Mankee No10. For the next 30 minutes Town dominated both territory and possession and only some missed placed passing and determined defence kept the scoreline down. On 75 minutes Bude’s Pack who were having torrid time the defence finally gave in, after several phases Skipper Dave Roberts went over in the right hand corner to score the conversion was missed. A well played game with good discipline and controlled well by the referee.
Camborne ; James Rapson, Rob Floyd, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Adam Notman (rep Cameron Bone 50m), David Mankee, Dean Pascoe, Nigel Endean (rep Nathan Curnow 50m), Andrew Smith, Scott Macdonald, Jon Griffiths, Martin Woolcock, Ryan Spargo (rep James Goldsworthy 75m), Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries; Rapson, Roberts, Con Mankee
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Camborne 23 - 5 Wadebridge Camels
Camborne delighted their supporters by making a dream start to the Western Counties campaign dominating throughout before finally seeing off a stubborn Camels side in the last quarter.
New coach Steve Larkins handed League debuts to flanker Ryan Spargo plus locks Jon Griffiths and young James Goldsworthy and each played their part well.
Playing up the slope in the first half the home side enjoyed territory and possession with only over anxious attacking and resolute defence keeping them at bay.
Finally pressure told on Wadebridge when centre Tom Hinds stole their ball on halfway and released co-centre Laurie Manna on a sweeping attack down the left involving Joe Parma and ending with wing Adam Notman turning a scoring pass inside to a jubilant Spargo. David Mankee converted with a well judged kick for a deserved 7-0 lead.
Early in the 2nd period fly half Mankee stroked over a simple penalty to increase the advantage to ten points.
‘Town’ kept the Camels pinned in their own half with No 8 David Roberts leading by example with a number of trademark charges at the midfield.
Just after the hour mark in a rare excursion to the Cherry & Whites 22 the visitors reduced the deficit with a corner try.
The Cherry & Whites stormed back down the pitch and when Wadebridge had a player sinbinned for foul play the forwards drove for the line with Spargo again touching down under a pile of bodies.
Mankee could not convert but a successful penalty shot soon after put Camborne out of sight at 18-5.
Late on a desperate attack by the visitors broke down allowing full back Parma to profit by galloping clear on a dazzling 50 metre run to go over and seal a convincing win.
Camborne ; Joe Parma, Rob Floyd, Laurie Manna, Tom Hinds, Adam Notman, David Mankee, Dean Pascoe (rep James Rapson) Nigel Endean, Andrew Smith, Scott Macdonald (rep Nathan Curnow), Jon Griffiths, James Goldsworthy (rep Martin Woolcock), Ryan Spargo, Sam Matavesi, David Roberts (capt)
Camborne tries Spargo 2, Parma, Con Mankee, Pens Mankee 2
Strets making a superb tackle Laurie breaks through Mango starts another Town attack
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Ryan Spargo's 2 tries on his league debut wins him the deserved Man of the Match award, presented by Sponsor David Rogers
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