Post by Westcountry Mose on Feb 23, 2012 9:35:03 GMT
I'm pretty sure whatever the outcome of the play-offs that Pirates are unable to play in the Premiership next season. I think because of ground facilities only Bristol and Leeds are eligible. Happy to be corrected.
Hope to be sampling the pasties in Penzance this weekend and am looking forward to a good game as well. I don't think either team will hold back as a win for both will be very useful. Although Pirates will be out and out favourites to win, Mose have shown that they can stay with anyone of late and it has only been stupid mistakes that has let them down in some of the games. If they can get the pack and the backs firing at the same time it could be interesting. Earlier in the season I heard that the Pirates may play at Plymouth football stadium if they get into the premiership although I am sceptical as it will take them out of Cornwall and PROBABLY upset Plymouth Albion. Any way, judging from last years Worcester/Bedford game, it seems to depend more on who the RFU have decided will go up rather than the play-off results, or am I being paranoid? Come on you Mooooose.
Post by Westcountry Mose on Feb 24, 2012 10:40:29 GMT
I thought with this being the last weekend of the 'regular' season all matches had to be played on Saturday. Why therefore are Bris being allowed to play today? (Rovers are away this weekend so the ground appears to be available for a Saturday fixture.)
If I understand the Pirates web site correctly it is possible to watch the match live on 'Pirates TV' by registering and paying the sum of £15. I can't get down to Cornwall to watch the match live so I'm going to give this a go!
Post by Communications Team on Feb 24, 2012 11:41:56 GMT
Moseley to focus on performance
For immediate release Friday 24th February 2012 Issued on behalf of Moseley Rugby
RFU Championship: Cornish Pirates v Moseley Saturday 25th February, 2.00pm kick off at The Mennaye Field, Penzance
Moseley travel to the far south-west for their last match in the regular Championship season with a side showing several changes to that which lost at home to Bedford Blues last week. On that occasion Moseley showed good team spirit, but were unable to stop Bedford from achieving a bonus-point victory.
Coach Kevin Maggs is using this match to try some new permutations after a month in which his team will have played against the top three sides. “We need to stay positive and focus on our performance at all times” he said. “We lost by a small margin to Bedford, and but for one or two defensive lapses would have taken points from the game”.
Starting 15: 01. Marshall GADD; 02.Adam CAVES; 03. Craig VOISEY; 04. Dan SANDERSON; 05.Paul SPIVEY; 06.James TYAS; 07.Michael ELLERY; 08.Chevvy PENNYCOOK; 09. Sam BROWN; 10. Bradley DAVIES; 11. William ROBINSON; 12.Andy REAY; 13.Greg KING; 14. Anthony CARTER; 15. Oliver THOMAS
Replacements: 16. Colin QUIGLEY;17. Anthony O’DONNELL; 18. David LYONS; 19. Michael MALTMAN; 20.Ben PONS; 21.Jack ADAMS; 22 Ryan de la HARPE.
Post by Communications Team on Feb 24, 2012 11:43:13 GMT
'Pirate' Wardy's 100th Appearance
For immediate release Friday 24th February 2012 Issued on behalf of Cornish Pirates
For their Round 22 game, which is the last in Stage 1 of this season's RFU Championship, the Cornish Pirates will welcome Moseley to the Mennaye Field on Saturday (ko 2pm). Also, of added interest, it is a game when gifted hooker Dave Ward will make his 100th appearance for the club.
The Pirates are presently third in the league table but will be keen to finish in second -place ahead of the Stage 2 play-offs, so there's plenty to play for this weekend.
There are several changes in the Cornish Pirates line-up from the side that started against Bristol last Sunday, with injury problems seeing the club's top try-scorer David Doherty move from wing to centre. Darren Daniel, who made his Championship debut recently at Rotherham, will fill the spot vacated by 'The Doc', and Matt Evans also gets a start on the other wing.
Flanker Chris Morgan, lock Ian Nimmo and Ward are three forwards who keep their starting places, whilst No. 8 Ben Maidment, flanker Dave Ewers, lock Mike Myerscough, and props Lloyd Fairbrother and Carl Rimmer are the refreshed faces included.
Cornish Pirates: R. Cook, D. Daniel, D. Doherty, T. Cooper, M. Evans, A. Penberthy, G. Cattle (capt), B. Maidment, C. Morgan, D. Ewers, I. Nimmo, M. Myerscough, L. Fairbrother, D. Ward, C. Rimmer.
Replacements: A. Paver, T. Cowan-Dickie, R. Brits, M. Smityh, P. Burgess, J. Doherty, C. Thomas.
Referee: Ian Tempest (RFU) Assistants: Tom Foley & Roger Baileff
Mascot: Ben Watson
Match Day Sponsor: Interserve Construction Limited
Match Ball Sponsors: The Cadgwith Singers
Tickets for the game can be purchased on-line at www.cornish-pirates.com until 10pm on Friday, and from certain Warrens bakers shops about the county. They can also be obtained at the gates on the day.
In stressing that this week's game is on a Saturday, IF the game is well supported then the club might also consider playing a number of play-off games on Saturdays.
Post by Westcountry Mose on Feb 24, 2012 20:33:01 GMT
I think there may also be coverage on BBC Radio Cornwall.
It looks like we are putting out a good side with one or two 'try ons'. Hopefully Ollie's familiarity with Pirates will result in a 9/10 second half combination with RdH and a return of the Bris winning combination. Come on Moooooooooooooooooooooose LEY.
"Any way, judging from last years Worcester/Bedford game, it seems to depend more on who the RFU have decided will go up rather than the play-off results, or am I being paranoid?"
Studley K - I have never seen any discussion on that retaken conversion that gave worcs 2 points & ultimately won them the semi against bedford. I remember TV commentators saying they had never seen anything like that before. I bet their chairmen Duckworth? would not have been calling for no relegation then - LETS be paranoid together.
Team tomorrow looks good - maybe not for any points though. Dont know Tyas & never know if spivvy or lyons is first choice - apart from glyn hughes looks a possible playoff line up??
I believe Tyas is from Bath and is a Scottish under 20 player (please correct me someone if I have got it wrong). I've always said we need more Scottish players in the team so he is bound to be good!
For those not travelling, the match is on 'Pirates TV' according to their website - cornish-pirates.com/pirates-tv/ costs something - not sure how much, think I saw the figure of £15 somewhere.
