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What is the round of 16 at the World Cup?

For the first time in the tournament's history, 48 nations are competing at the 2026 World Cup across 104 matches. The expanded format brings a new knockout round with it, and that changes what the round of 16 actually means.

Until this edition, the round of 16 was where knockout...

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Plymouth Albion 16 Bedford Blues 27

With Bedford Blues struggling near the foot of the Championship table most Albion fans saw this game as a good chance to get their season back onto a winning track.

After a very much below par performance from Albion it was Bedford who gained a thoroughly deserved win and left the Albion coaching team with plenty to think about.

On a good night for watching rugby, the crowd...

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Community Trust is back with its Festive Football Roadshows

Argyle Community Trust start the festive season with a 'Christmas Cracker Party' on 19 December where the Argyle first team will be in attendance. Children will have the opportunity to train with the players, get autographs, pictures and see Father Christmas and Pilgrim Pete. Goody bags will also be handed out to all participants.

The Festive Football course on 23 December will...

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York City 1 Plymouth Argyle 1

Argyle lost one unbeaten run but maintained another as they came from behind to earn a point from their long road-trip to the home of the railways.

They conceded a goal for the first time in five matches when Ryan Bowman headed the Minster Men into a lead ten minutes after half-time.

However, another headed goal, from new signing Tope Obadeyi, ten minutes after the on-loan Bury...

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Rugby club applies to Council for control

A Plymouth rugby club is the first community group to apply to Plymouth City Council under the Community Asset Transfer scheme.

The Council has set up the scheme so local people and community groups can have greater control of their lives and their own neighbourhoods.

Plymstock Albion Oaks Rugby Football Club has applied to take control of the pavilion and playing fields under...

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It's Welling next if Argyle win FA Cup replay

Plymouth Argyle will face Welling United in the second round of the FA Cup is they can overcome Lincoln City in their replay on Tuesday week.

Welling, who beat Luton Town 2-1 in their first round tie on Saturday, are currently eighth in the Skrill Premier League. Promoted as winners of the Conference South last season, the South-East London side, known as The Wings, will travel to Home...

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Non-league Lincoln hold Argyle in FA Cup stalemate

Lincoln City 0

Plymouth Argyle 0

FA Cup 1st Round, Saturday 9 November 2013, Sincil Bank

Plymouth Argyle and Lincoln City will meet again in a replay on Tuesday 19 November after their FA Cup first round tie ended in a scoreless draw.

After scoring winners at the death in each of their last two league fixtures, Argyle could not muster a third consecutive last...

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No alarms as Albion beat bottom placed Ealing

Ealing Trailfinders 5

Plymouth Albion 20

RFU Greene King IPA CHampionship, Friday 8 November 2013, Trailfinders Sports Ground

Plymouth Albion's first ever meeting with Ealing Trailfinders ended with the expected victory; tries from Tom Bowen and Lewis Warner were converted by Declan Cusack, who also kicked two penalties.

Ealing mustered one...

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This weekend's Premier League fixtures and predictions

Sunday's big game sees the in-form league leaders Arsenal travel to Manchester United for what is perhaps their most significant test of the season to date. David Moyes' men have had a mixed start under his leadership and would fall 11 points behind the Gunners if they were to lose.

Elsewhere Chelsea, Spurs and Man City will each look to make up ground on the leaders should Arsenal...

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Match Day Preview: Lincoln City v Plymouth Argyle

Lincoln City v Plymouth Argyle

FA Cup 1st Round, Saturday 9 November 2013, Sincil Bank (kick-off 3pm)

30 years ago it was heartbreak for Plymouth manager, John Sheridan, then in his playing career as a top flight midfielder. In a replay on 20 May 1993, Sheridan and his club Sheffield Wednesday felt the dejection of FA Cup final defeat, as Arsenal scored a winner in...

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Best foot forward for Raiders star Pressey as he gets orthotics prescription from Plymouth University

Podiatry students at Plymouth University have been given a foot up onto the career ladder after helping basketball star Matt Pressey with a new pair of orthotics.

Third year Podiatry students Jack Walker and Erica Knapp joined forces with Vasileios Lepesis, a Lecturer in the University’s School of Health Professions, to prescribe a pair of functional foot orthoses for the Plymouth...

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