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Devon FA kicks off crowdfunding campaign

Football clubs across Devon are launching crowdfunding projects to raise the funds they need for more sustainable, community led futures.

Following the announcement of a partnership between Devon FA and the UK’s leading crowdfunding platform, Crowdfunder, the first FA clubs across the county are launching funding projects for their football kit, equipment, competitions and larger...

Competitors fly the SW flag in World Transplant Games

Two competitors from the South West are representing Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Argentina at the 20th World Transplant Games. Both Bradley Ball, from Plymouth, and Tracy Carroll, from Helston, have received life-saving kidney transplants from Derriford Hospital.

Bradley, 22, has entered the golf events and Tracey, 40, the swimming events. The pair recently won five...

Devils look to continue successful home form

PLYMOUTH will be looking to continue their successful home form when they meet Newcastle in the Premier League at the St Boniface Arena on Friday evening (7.15pm).

The Skills Group Devils have won their last five home league matches and will be aiming to take three points from Newcastle to keep alive their bid for a top six finish to reach the end of season play-offs.

Ipswich...

Rugby World Cup comes to Walkabout

With the World Cup not far away, the big question everyone’s facing is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ And if you didn’t get a ticket to the game then there’s only one answer – Walkabout. For the ultimate rugby experience, great food and drinks deals, and an awesome atmosphere, look no further than Walkabout on Union Street.

The pinnacle of rugby tournaments will see...

Scorpions meeting off

PLYMOUTH have postponed their Premier League match against Scunthorpe, due to have taken place at the St Boniface Arena on Saturday evening, because of an adverse weather forecast.

Co-promoter Ashley Taylor announced the decision shortly after eight o’clock on Saturday morning. He said: "The latest forecast from the Met Office is for heavy rain from 6pm this evening."

A new...

Klindt and Konopka in for Scorpions

Plymouth will again be at full strength for the re-arranged clash against Scunthorpe, which was rained off on May 30, but Scunthorpe will be without three of their regulars.

Ryan Douglas is injured while Zdenek Holub and Nike Lunna are both on World under-21 team cup duty. The Scorpions operate rider replacement for Douglas and have Nicolai Klindt (Sheffield) and Rafal Konopka (...

Speedway: Hammer and tongs at Redcar

PLYMOUTH will look to bounce back from Thursday’s 50-42 defeat at Redcar when they meet bottom of the table Scunthorpe in the Premier League at the St Boniface Arena on Saturday evening (7.15pm).

The Skills Group Devils are six points adrift of sixth-placed Ipswich, who won 60-30 at home to Berwick on Thursday evening, but have three matches in hand over the Witches.

Ipswich...

Golfers invited to aim for national glory

Golfers from across the South West will make their way to Staddon Heights Golf Club in Plymouth early next month in their quest to qualify for the final of a national competition.

The annual Licensed Trade Charity Golf Tournament sees teams of four golfers taking each other on in a series of regional qualifiers. The Devon heat, taking place on Friday 4th September, allows golfers of...

Confident Devils travel to Redcar

PLYMOUTH will be back at full strength for their Premier League visit to Redcar on Thursday evening (7.30pm) with Ryan Fisher recovering from an ankle injury in time to take his place in the side, writes Graham Hambly.

The Skills Group Devils will be looking to follow up their home win over Rye House last Friday with team manager Lee Trigger saying: "It was good to get a convincing win...

Argyle 4 Carlisle 1: Match report

AS has been pointed out before this week, Carlisle is a lot nearer Ross County than Plymouth, so there was something poetic that three former Staggies were to the fore of Argyle’s ultimately emphatic opening home victory of the 2015-16 campaign.

Their first goal, which came just before half-time when Argyle were decidedly second best in the game, was scored by Jake Jervis on his return...

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