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The former Plymouth Albion prop Wayne Reed has rejoined his old club as a member of the coaching staff.

Head Coach James Shanahan has appointed his former team mate, who has been playing at Crediton, as a part-time scrum coach.

42-year-old Reed is currently the RFU Community Coach for North Devon.

James Shanahan told the club's website :

“We have been struggling...

London Welsh 40

Plymouth Albion 9

Greene King IPA RFU Championship, Saturday 28 September 2013

Albion's first big test of the season saw them going down to a heavy defeat against London Welsh; but the scoreline fails to tell the story of a first half where Plymouth's play matched their opponents' despite a 16-9 deficit at the break.

However, the London Welsh...

Plymouth Albion 34

Moseley 34

Greene King IPA RFU Championship, Friday 20 September 2013

Albion supporters at Friday evening's game at Brickfields could be forgiven for feeling a little shellshocked after witnessing their side race into a 31-6 lead but end up with only a draw.

After a bonus point victory in their Sandy Park win against Jersey on Sunday,...

Plymouth Albion v Moseley

Green King IPA RFU Championship, Friday 20 September (kick-off 7.45pm)

Plymouth Albion will be keen to add another victory to their 41-27 bonus point win against Jersey in the opening Big Rugby Weekend last Sunday, as they take on Moseley at Brickfields.

Head coach James Shanahan has made seven changes to the starting line-up. Heath Stevens...

Plymouth Albion 41

Jersey 27

RFU Championship, Sunday 15 September 2013

A victory and a bonus point for Albion was the reward for an improved second half performance by Albion against Jersey in the Big Weekend match at Exeter's Sandy Park.

After an ineffective first half, Plymouth played some excellent attacking rugby, scoring five tries in a high scoring...

Plymouth Albion head coach James Shanahan will hand Albion debuts to six new signings in their RFU Championship season opener against Jersey on Sunday (15 September 2013).

The match forms part of the Big Weekend double header (the so-called '23rd game') at Exeter Chiefs' Sandy Park stadium and will be followed by the Cornish Pirates against Bristol Rugby.

Shanahan has selected...

Plymouth Albion will not have a further pre-season friendly fixture this weekend after finding themselves unable to secure a game.

In a statement on the club's website, Albion said:

"Despite the club’s best efforts, we have unfortunately not been able to confirm a fixture for this weekend."

"The club were hopeful of securing one of the Welsh Premiership sides, but due...

Plymouth Albion kick off their RFU Greene King IPA Championship season against Jersey on Sunday 15 September at Exeter's Sandy Park stadium (kick-off 1.15pm).

Meantime, the club have been undergoing pre-season preparations.

Albion narrowly lost a pre-season friendly encounter against Premiership Gloucester on Friday evening (30 August), going down 22-13 at Kingsholm in a strong...

Worcester Cavaliers have cancelled Plymouth Albions pre-season friendly due for this Friday (23 August) at the Brickfields.

The club are endeavouring to find a replacement team and will keep all supporters informed as soon as possible.

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Plymouth Albion will begin their Greene King IPA Championship season with the opening match of a weekend double header at Exeter Chiefs' Sandy Park stadium on Sunday 15 September, kick-off 1.15pm .

The match against Jersey, which will also be shown live on Sky Sports HD, forms part of a Championship double header weekend with the game between Cornish Pirates and Bristol Rugby following...