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Cornish Pirates players Matt Evans and Tyler Gendall promoting the CLIC Sargent Tag Rugby Tournament. - Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo - 27/11/15 - CLIC Sargent, Tag Rugby, Ronnie Richards Memorial Charity, Defibrillator, Cornish

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Cornish Pirates support CLIC Sargent in Touch Rugby Festival

Aaron Carpenter on the ball for Canada with Pirates team-mate Matt Evans behind him

Aaron Carpenter on the ball for Canada with Pirates team-mate Matt Evans behind him

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PIRATES: Canadian Mennaye Men feature for national team

Games will start at 2pm

Games will start at 2pm

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PIRATES: Pre-season 10s tournament for Pirates, Redruth, All Blacks and St Austell

Luke Cowan-Dickie (left) with Ben Youngs and Dave Atwood model the shirts which will be worn by England at the World Cup

Luke Cowan-Dickie (left) with Ben Youngs and Dave Atwood model the shirts which will be worn by England at the World Cup

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RUGBY: Cowan-Dickie not thinking about potential World Cup selection for England

Both players are highly rated youngsters who have made an impact on the game already in Cornwall

Both players are highly rated youngsters who have made an impact on the game already in Cornwall

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PIRATES: Southworth and Brownfield added to Pirates' squad

Max Bodilly impressed last season while on dual-registration with the Pirates

Max Bodilly impressed last season while on dual-registration with the Pirates

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PIRATES: Dual-registration of six players from Exeter Chiefs confirmed at Mennaye

Nottingham will be in the same group as the Cornish Pirates

Nottingham will be in the same group as the Cornish Pirates

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PIRATES: Welsh, Blues and Nottingham await Pirates in cup group

Rob Coote is returning to the Pirates

Rob Coote is returning to the Pirates

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PIRATES: Coote making Mennaye return

Alex O'Meara in action for England Students

Alex O'Meara in action for England Students

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PIRATES: O'Meara signs for Cornish Pirates

Paul Andrew in action for the Pirates against Rotherham

Paul Andrew in action for the Pirates against Rotherham

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PIRATES: Andrew proud to be part of captaincy trio at Mennaye

Jack Oulton playing for the Cornish All Blacks against Redruth last season. He will be at the Mennaye in 2015/16. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

Jack Oulton playing for the Cornish All Blacks against Redruth last season. He will be at the Mennaye in 2015/16. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: Oulton joins Cornish Pirates under PDF banner

Peter Joyce (left) alongside former Redruth team-mates Glenn Cooper and Darren Jacques. He and Jacques are included in Cornwall's rugby league side for their County of Origin clash with Devon on Sunday

Peter Joyce (left) alongside former Redruth team-mates Glenn Cooper and Darren Jacques. He and Jacques are included in Cornwall's rugby league side for their County of Origin clash with Devon on Sunday

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RUGBY LEAGUE: Joyce to captain Cornwall in clash with Devon

Jack Nowell has already earned eight caps for England

Jack Nowell has already earned eight caps for England

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RUGBY: Nowell and Cowan-Dickie included in England's World Cup training squad

Will Cargill will wear Cornish Pirates colours next season

Will Cargill will wear Cornish Pirates colours next season

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PIRATES: Cargill signs for Cornish Pirates

The Canadian international joins the Pirates from Plymouth Albion

The Canadian international joins the Pirates from Plymouth Albion

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PIRATES: Beukeboom signs for Cornish Pirates

Alex Cheesman, Francisco Deformes, Kyle Moyle and Jake Parker, Bertie Hopkin and Brad Howe have all signed new deals

Alex Cheesman, Francisco Deformes, Kyle Moyle and Jake Parker, Bertie Hopkin and Brad Howe have all signed new deals

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PIRATES: Contract extensions agreed with six Cornish Pirates stars

Yorkshire Carnegie beat the Cornish Pirates 27-5

Yorkshire Carnegie beat the Cornish Pirates 27-5

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PIRATES: Defeat in Yorkshire on last day of season for Pirates

Darren Barry will skipper the Cornish Pirates on Saturday against Yorkshire Carnegie

Darren Barry will skipper the Cornish Pirates on Saturday against Yorkshire Carnegie

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PIRATES: Darren Barry to lead Cornish Pirates out in final game for club

David Cameron used his visit to Cornwall on the election campaign trail to give his support to the plans

David Cameron used his visit to Cornwall on the election campaign trail to give his support to the plans

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Prime Minister says Conservatives will 'get involved' with Stadium bid if re-elected

David Cameron will look to bring a solution to the stalling plans if the Conservatives are re-elected

David Cameron will look to bring a solution to the stalling plans if the Conservatives are re-elected

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David Cameron to back Stadium for Cornwall project

Chris Morgan has previously appeared on one other occasion for the Baa Baas

Chris Morgan has previously appeared on one other occasion for the Baa Baas

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PIRATES: Morgan and McGlone called up to Barbarians team

A trip to the Channel Islands proved to be unsuccessful for the Cornish Pirates

A trip to the Channel Islands proved to be unsuccessful for the Cornish Pirates

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PIRATES: Penberthy kicks haunt former Cornish Pirates team-mates

Stuart Townsend replaces Tom Kessell, who has joined up with Bristol

Stuart Townsend replaces Tom Kessell, who has joined up with Bristol

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PIRATES: Triple change for Cornish Pirates ahead of Jersey clash

L-R: Player-coach Gavin Cattle, Laurie McGlone, Luke Jones and player-coach Alan Paver. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

L-R: Player-coach Gavin Cattle, Laurie McGlone, Luke Jones and player-coach Alan Paver. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: McGlone and Jones sign new deals with Cornish Pirates

Tom Duncan (left) with Alan Paver. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

Tom Duncan (left) with Alan Paver. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: Tom Duncan signs new deal with Cornish Pirates

Tom Kessell at Bristol's training ground

Tom Kessell at Bristol's training ground

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VIDEO - PIRATES: Kessell and Ford-Robinson link up with Bristol

Darren Barry on the ball during Sunday's victory against Plymouth Albion. He will be joining Worcester Warriors next season. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

Darren Barry on the ball during Sunday's victory against Plymouth Albion. He will be joining Worcester Warriors next season. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: Stalling stadium move partly behind Barry's Worcester move

the Mennaye Men beat their nearest rivals Plymouth Albion 27-16 in a muddy encounter

the Mennaye Men beat their nearest rivals Plymouth Albion 27-16 in a muddy encounter

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UPDATED - PIRATES: League survival confirmed for Cornish Pirates after derby win

Tom Kessell and Matt Evans show off the pink kits the Pirates will be wearing on Sunday. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

Tom Kessell and Matt Evans show off the pink kits the Pirates will be wearing on Sunday. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: Pink is the colour for Cornish Pirates on Sunday

A bonus point was secured with the Mennaye Men beating Bedford Blues 31-21

A bonus point was secured with the Mennaye Men beating Bedford Blues 31-21

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PIRATES: Win on the road for Cornish Pirates

Matt Bolwell (left) and Marcus Garratt (right) put pen to paper on the deals with forwards coach Alan Paver overlooking them. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

Matt Bolwell (left) and Marcus Garratt (right) put pen to paper on the deals with forwards coach Alan Paver overlooking them. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: Bolwell and Garratt sign new deals at the Mennaye

Pirates chairman Ian Connell has urged campaigners to keep fighting

Pirates chairman Ian Connell has urged campaigners to keep fighting

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PIRATES: Connell tells Stadium For Cornwall supporters 'not to give up hope'

Jamal Ford-Robinson has agreed a deal with Bristol

Jamal Ford-Robinson has agreed a deal with Bristol

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PIRATES: Ford-Robinson not ruling out future homecoming

The supermarket firm has said claims made in the report are

The supermarket firm has said claims made in the report are

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PIRATES: Morrisons slam council report ahead of Stadium For Cornwall decision

Tom Kessell scored the Pirates' only try

Tom Kessell scored the Pirates' only try

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UPDATED - PIRATES: Play-off hopes dented as Cornish Pirates fall to Titans

Tom Kessell is one of the names returning to the Pirates' starting XV

Tom Kessell is one of the names returning to the Pirates' starting XV

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PIRATES: Cornish Pirates make four changes to starting line-up for clash with the Titans

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RUGBY: Cornish Pirates pair hosting kicking clinic

The Cornish Pirates director of rugby Ian Davies says he is happy with current position, but believes his side still need more consistency

The Cornish Pirates director of rugby Ian Davies says he is happy with current position, but believes his side still need more consistency

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VIDEO - PIRATES: Davies - 'I expected us to be fighting off relegation this season'

Alex Dancer. Picture: SIMON BRYANT

Alex Dancer. Picture: SIMON BRYANT

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PIRATES: Evans and Dancer staying at Cornish Pirates

Bosses from Cornish Pirates and Truro & Penwith College have said they will stick with the Stadium4Cornwall plan

Bosses from Cornish Pirates and Truro & Penwith College have said they will stick with the Stadium4Cornwall plan

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PIRATES: Ground share offer declined by Cornish Pirates and College

Artist impression of Stadium4Cornwall, the stadium Cornish Pirates want to eventually move into

Artist impression of Stadium4Cornwall, the stadium Cornish Pirates want to eventually move into

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FOOTBALL: Truro City chairman make Cornish Pirates stadium offer

Ford-Robinson joined the Pirates from Cambridge last summer

Ford-Robinson joined the Pirates from Cambridge last summer

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PIRATES: Ford-Robinson agrees deal with Bristol

Tom Kessell will be playing Premiership rugby next season

Tom Kessell will be playing Premiership rugby next season

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PIRATES: Tom Kessell agrees deals with Northampton and Bristol

After a disappointing loss to Doncaster, the Cornish Pirates dusted themselves off to earn a hard fought win at Nottingham

After a disappointing loss to Doncaster, the Cornish Pirates dusted themselves off to earn a hard fought win at Nottingham

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PIRATES: Improved performance brings Cornish Pirates success

Lock Will Carrick Smith is among the names brought back into the Pirates' starting line-up

Lock Will Carrick Smith is among the names brought back into the Pirates' starting line-up

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PIRATES: Changes made to Cornish Pirates side ahead of Nottingham clash

The director of rugby criticised the Cornish Pirates performance against Doncaster

The director of rugby criticised the Cornish Pirates performance against Doncaster

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PIRATES: Davies - 'We were simply not good enough'

PIRATES: Abject performance from Pirates sees 14-man Doncaster win

PIRATES: Abject performance from Pirates sees 14-man Doncaster win

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PIRATES: Abject performance from Pirates sees 14-man Doncaster win

Alex Cheesman gets tackled last week against Moseley. He is back in the Cornish Pirates' starting line-up

Alex Cheesman gets tackled last week against Moseley. He is back in the Cornish Pirates' starting line-up

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PIRATES: Davies wants side to get mindset right for rest of season

Alex Cheesman in action for the first time since November for the Pirates. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

Alex Cheesman in action for the first time since November for the Pirates. Picture: SIMON BRYANT/ITKIS PHOTO

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PIRATES: Moseley hoodoo still lingering over Cornish Pirates

Adam Jamieson seen playing for Bath United. He has joined the Cornish All Blacks on loan from the Cornish Pirates

Adam Jamieson seen playing for Bath United. He has joined the Cornish All Blacks on loan from the Cornish Pirates

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PIRATES: Jamieson joins Cornish All Blacks on loan

Alan Paver returns to the Cornish Pirates bench alongside Alex Cheesman after the pair recovered from injuries

Alan Paver returns to the Cornish Pirates bench alongside Alex Cheesman after the pair recovered from injuries

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PIRATES: Paver and Cheesman back on Cornish Pirates bench for Moseley game

Kieran Goss has scored nine tries this season for the Pirates

Kieran Goss has scored nine tries this season for the Pirates

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PIRATES: Goss - 'Different style of play is helping me score tries'

Rob Elloway has joined London Welsh on loan from the Pirates

Rob Elloway has joined London Welsh on loan from the Pirates

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PIRATES: Rob Elloway joins London Welsh on loan

Morgan said the dig made by Andy Robinson, who called the Pirates 'unprofessional', motivated the team

Morgan said the dig made by Andy Robinson, who called the Pirates 'unprofessional', motivated the team

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PIRATES: Morgan - 'Robinson's comments spurred us on'

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