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Shanahan appointed as Plymouth Albion head coach

Plymouth Albion have announced James Shanahan, a former player at the club, as their new Head Coach.

The 36 year old replaces Nat Saumi whose contract is not being renewed. Saumi is returning to his native Fiji after a 10 year association with the club.

Shanahan joins the club from Old Albanian RFC where is he is Director of Rugby and Cambridge University RFC, where he is Head...

Plymouth Albion secure key players for next season

Plymouth Albion have announced that they have agreed extended terms for two key players, Canadian international lock Brett Beukeboom and centre Toby Howley-Berridge for next season.

The Albion website reported the news ahead of Saturday's home defeat to Newcastle Falcons. Both players have signed one year extensions to their contracts.

Speaking about the re-signing of 23 year...

Albion battle hard in the rain but Falcons reign supreme

Plymouth Albion 10 Newcastle Falcons 25

RFU Championship, Saturday 13th April

It was always going to be a tough game against a Newcastle side looking for their 21st win out of 21 games in the Championship this season, an extraordinary record. The Falcons achieved it despite awful conditions and some spritied play from Plymouth.

The game was close for much of the game...

Match Preview: Plymouth Albion v Newcastle Falcons

Plymouth Albion v Newcastle Falcons

RFU Championship, Saturday 13th April 2013, 3pm

Albion reach their final home game of the season and their penultimate Championship match when they play dominant league leaders Newcastle Falcons on Saturday.

Newcastle have an impeccable record of 20 wins in 20 league matches this season including a 31-15 victory over Plymouth in...

Under 16 rugby fans go free for Plymouth Albion v Newcastle

Plymouth Albion v Newcastle

RFU Championship, Saturday April 13th, 3pm

Plymouth Albion are inviting young fans to come and watch Saturday's game against Newcastle at Brickfields for free, only with a flyer available from the clubhouse.

The club's penultimate match of the season and last home game should be an entertaining affair against the top of the table side....

Plymouth Albion end losing run in wintry conditions

London Scottish 9 Plymouth Albion 16

RFU Championship, Saturday 23rd March

A ten game run of defeats finally came to an end for Plymouth Albion on Saturday with victory against London Scottish on Saturday.

Snowy conditions made the going tough, but a try - the only one of the game - from number 8, Aaron Carpenter, and some heroic second half defending, secured the...

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