South West Sports News promoting regional sport
Passionate about sport? So are we! That is why sports journalist Ross Reid started South West Sports News in Spring 2008.
Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to support sportspeople from the tip of South West England to the top of South Wales, young and old, male and female, grassroots participants to Olympians and Paralympians.
We are a pro-active team with one goal: winning promotion for regional sport.
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SW RUGBY Rain returns for pre-season training
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- Created on Tuesday, 02 July 2013 10:40
- Last Updated on Friday, 28 August 2015 15:19
- Published on Monday, 01 July 2013 10:40
- Written by ROSS REID
It's Tuesday, it's raining so that must mean time for club rugby players to start pre-season training...
Having woken up a fair few coaches/players this morning it seems most rugby clubs across the region - from Penzance to Pontypridd, Poole to Painswick RFC - resume training tonight in preparation for the up-and-coming 2013-14 league season.
CORNISH CRICKET Snell steers Paul to cup final
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- Created on Tuesday, 02 July 2013 09:21
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 July 2013 09:21
- Published on Monday, 01 July 2013 09:21
- Written by MICHAEL WEEKS
In last night's first Vinter Cup semi final at Hayle, Paul beat Camborne by six wickets with an over to spare.
After a good start Camborne were pegged back to end on 127 for 7 with skipper Dan Stephens making 22.
WOMEN'S GOLF Gloucestershire to the fore... again
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- Created on Friday, 28 June 2013 13:09
- Last Updated on Friday, 28 June 2013 12:30
- Published on Thursday, 27 June 2013 13:09
- Written by ROSS REID
Gloucestershire will again represent the region in the women's England Golf County Finals following yesterday's 5-4 win over hosts Devon at Woodbury Park.
Gloucestershire's win – their fourth of the week – meant they have built up an unassailable position at the South West Inter Counties Match Week summit as Devon, who beat Cornwall and Wiltshire on the opening two days, suffered a surprise 5-4 defeat to Dorset on Wednesday.
SW HOCKEY ROUND-UP Isca Hockey celebrates centenary
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- Created on Friday, 21 June 2013 12:14
- Last Updated on Friday, 21 June 2013 12:14
- Published on Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:12
- Written by ROSS REID
Isca Hockey Club are set to mark their centenary with two days of special matches at the University of Exeter this weekend.
Officials have pulled out all the stops to ensure as many playing members of the Exeter-based blues take part in the centenary celebrations, which start with a youth tournament tomorrow morning at 0900.
SW RUGBY Bateman hooks up with Chiefs
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- Created on Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:53
- Last Updated on Thursday, 20 June 2013 12:19
- Published on Wednesday, 19 June 2013 12:52
- Written by MARK STEVENS
Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their front row options ahead of the new Premiership season with the acquisition of Greg Bateman from Championship side London Welsh.
The talented hooker - who celebrates his 24th birthday today - can also play at tight-head prop if required and has agreed a two-year deal with Chiefs after spending the past two seasons with the Exiles.
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