St Ives SW RFC

Keynsham 17 v 0 St Ives Last Saturday the St Ives 1st team squad made the long trip to Keynsham, just east of Bristol, for their latest South West One West league fixture. The teams have not met in the leagues in the last twenty years. It has proven inconclusive that the sides have ever played each other before. League history online goes back only as far as 1996-97. Head Coach Rob Elloway named a familiar looking side for the trip. With Grant Thirlby unavailable this week

On Saturday 29th September 2018 St Ives will host Launceston for a 3:00pm kick-off in a SW1W league match. It is intended to host the first of our sponsors events on that Saturday. The match should encourage a good crowd and support for both sides. 13:45 start with Buffet and welcomes from 14:00 - KO 15:00 The event is Sponsors by our good friends Atkin Ferris Wealth Management After the match the Hog Roast will would be available to the members and guests staying behind aft

Sorry to inform you all that the game tomorrow has been called off. Coney Hill are unable to raise a suitable side and have sent an email stating that they have called the game off. We will receive 5 points (equivalent to a win (4) and a try bonus). Coney Hill will lose 5 points. Poinrs difference will be removed from all sides who play Coney Hill. We are due to play them away on January 5th 2019. RFU rules state that they will have to travel to St Ives to fulfil their obliga

Devonport Services 26 v 22 St Ives St Ives travelled to Devon last Saturday to face Devonport Services who gained promotion to South West One with the Hakes last season. They had beaten Western Counties North runners up, Chew Valley (A) 12:22 in the play off for a place in SW1W. Rob Elloway named a side with two new signings on the bench in Sam Bartle and Ben Watson. Kye Beasley started in the front row and following his debut from the bench last weekend, James Wilson started

St Ives travel to Devonport tomorrow with few surprises in their line-up. The excellent performance of last week against Cullompton has made selection far from a head ache. In the front row, Kye Beasley starts with Leigh Hocking on the bench. Ben Taylor moves to hooker, allowing head coach, Rob Elloway, to be rested. Ben Jenkins takes up the other prop position. The second and back rows are unchanged. New signings Sam Bartle (Hooker) and Ben Watson (second row) complete th

Chris gives his take on the opening match against Cullompton. "I felt like we controlled our own set piece really well and dominated our opposition. "We had a very mature performance from our front five which was complimented by a very energetic performance from the back row. "I thought our half backs directed play very well especially in the first half. "Our back line looked extremely dangerous at times. It was by no means a walk over. "Cullumpton were travelling a few ligh

St Ives 41 v 14 Cullompton Last Saturday at Alexandra Road St Ives welcomed Devon side Cullompton in their opening fixture in the South West One West league following their promotion last season. Coach Rob Elloway named a familiar looking side along with two new signings in James Wilson and Jack Kessell. Started the match positively and St Ives soon found a rhythm that the visitors found difficult to break down. The first opportunity for points came in only the 2nd minute of

Where ever you read about this fast developing rugby talent the fact that he played rugby for St Ives Cornwall is always mentioned. Sources inform it was the 2010-11 season, the last time we were in the South West 1 West league. More information about his performances for the Hakes is scant. This post is to celebrate that and his selection for the Australian Wallabies. "Melbourne-born Peter Samu is an explosive ball carrying backrower. With an American Samoan father and a Sa

Newly-promoted South West One West side St Ives have had to make a change to their coaching team. The Hakes had appointed Steve Kenward as their new backs coach, taking over from Paul Thirlby, who stood down as head coach at the end of last season. But former Camborne centre Kenward has now quit his role due to work commitments and family reasons. St Ives director of rugby Joff Rowe commented: “This was obviously a shock for the club and the squad, but it took very little ti