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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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Student sailors take to the water for national competition in Plymouth

Some of the country’s most talented young sailors are heading to Plymouth this weekend for one of the national sailing calendar’s most hotly contested competitions.

Around 200 participants from 20 universities around the UK will take to the waters of Plymouth Sound for the prestigious British Universities and College Sport (BUCS) National Fleet Racing Championships on November 02 and...

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Rice returns to Plymouth Albion

Plymouth Albion have re-signed prop Martin Rice.

The highly rated Rice previously played at Brickfields between 2005 and 2010, having been signed from Launceston by Graham Dawe, though injuries restricted his appearances. He appeaed twice for London Wasps in the Premiership during a brief loan spell.

The 31-year-old has been training with the club and will strengthen head coach...

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Jersey 18 v Plymouth Albion 23

Jersey 18 Plymouth Albion 23

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturday 26 October 2013, St. Peter

Plymouth Albion followed up their opening weekend win against Jersey at Sandy Park with a second victory of the season against the Channel Islanders.

A fine day in Jersey welcomed the crowd who saw Albion narrowly take the spoils with tries from Toby Howley-Berridge, Dan...

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Sweet victory! Trotman's late winner ends Argyle's goal drought

Mansfield Town 0

Plymouth Argyle 1

Neal Trotman 90+3

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 26 October 2013, One Call Stadium

It took 249 minutes but finally Argyle found the back of the net - in injury time - to take all three points away from Nottinghamshire. For so long it looked like Argyle's goaless and winless run would continue, but Neal Trotman's 93rd...

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Match Day Preview: Mansfield Town v Plymouth Argyle

Mansfield Town v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 26 October 2013, One Call Stadium (kick-off 3pm)

The answer to Argyle's recent period in the doledrums is arguably quite simple: goals.

Tuesday night's deeply forgettable match against Newport aside, if that vital ingredient had been added to Plymouth's recent displays, they would surely have...

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This weekend's Premier League fixtures and predictions

One of the most open Premier League seasons ever continues this weekend. Can Arsenal remain top dogs? Will Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City make a break from the chasing pack? Will Manchester United begin to mount their challenge? Can Norwich, Palace and Sunderland lift themselves from their bottom three gloom? Sunday's north east derby and the big money boys, Chelsea v Man City, are...

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Match Day Preview: Jersey v Plymouth Albion

Jersey v Plymouth Albion

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturday 25 October 2013, St Peter, Jersey (kick-off 2.30pm)

After a successful start to their British and Irish Cup campaign, Plymouth Albion return to league action on Saturday, taking the short flight to Jersey.

Back to back cup wins against Nottingham and Stirling should have put Albion in a good frame...

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Argyle draw another blank in the Home Park dark

Plymouth Argyle 0

Newport County 0

Sky Bet Football League 2, Tuesday 22 October 2013, Home Park

In pretty grim conditions, a scoreless midweek encounter against Newport was not the kick-start the Pilgrims badly need after a decidely indifferent run. As seven matches without a win became eight, the lack of goals continues to haunt John Sheridan's men.

A first...

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Plymouth Argyle's Community Trust looking for sessional workers to coach youngsters

Plymouth Argyle's Community Trust are looking for enthusiastic and forward thinking sessional workers to work with young people in Plymouth, North Devon and Cornwall.

Candidates must hold in-date qualifications in the following:

FA Level 2 Coaching Qualification
Safeguarding Children Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Level 1 in another

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Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Newport County

Plymouth Argyle v Newport County

Sky Bet Football League 2, Tuesday 22 October 2013, Home Park (kick-off 7.45pm)

Seven games on from their last League 2 victory on 7 September, Argyle will be desperate to end a frustrating and disappointing run tonight against Newport.

Lying 19th and just two points above the relegation zone, the Pilgrims need to start turning...

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