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Lawrence Dallaglio
It was the best Patron’s dinner I’ve ever been to, that was down to Lawrence Dallaglio
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The King and I
On July 9, 2024, King Charles III knighted me at Windsor Castle. It was an emotional event, especially as he stepped off his dais to honor me, given my use of a wheelchair. The King conversed with me about my life and Parkinson’s. The ceremony included musical performances and concluded with a private prayer at…
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Winning Never Gets Old
I’ve lived and breathed Cornish Pirates Rugby Club since they were Penzance and Newlyn Rugby Club and I played as a boy. Every win is a joy. Every loss is a lesson. THIS WIN was the best of all. Winning never gets old, and it keeps me young. On Saturday 25th May 2024 Cornish Pirates…
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Blues Away 21-27
Six Nations England supporters will know about “Blues Away” Bedford Blues 21 -27 Cornish Pirates That’s the best Blues Away scoreline this weekend. Magnificent first half and held through sustained pressure in the second. That puts Pirates firmly in the second position in the Championship. We travel away again next weekend to play league leaders…
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For this is my Cornwall…
For this is my Cornwall… and this is my home. Words that Cornish Pirates fans will know well as its part of the anthem that we sing at the end of our home matches. As I gear up to pass on the Pirates baton, I am reminded of just how beautiful my homeland is. I’ll…
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Floyd Steadman OBE – an inspiration
Floyd Steadman blazed his own trail in 1980s rugby. A black scrum-half at a time when that was considered unusual, he became captain of Saracens and a key player for one of the sport’s traditional powerhouses. But before he even set eyes on a rugby ball, Floyd had overcome – and continued to overcome –…
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⚡️Breaking News ⚡️
UK Government and Love of the Game announce new concussion guidelines Rugby legend Simon Shaw, heads up the campaign to avert the dangers of concussion in sport. See his interview in The Times. Simon’s charity Love of the Game (LOTG) works with Government, Medics and researchers to find ways to prevent immediate and long term…
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The Best Reach 100
Happy 100th Birthday Nondescripts Rugby Club The Nondies have been part of my life for half a century. Also now part of my children’s and grandchildren’s lives. As they reach their own Century milestone, while I’m still working on mine! they celebrated in style. A very special thank you to Crista Cullen and Simon Shaw,…
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An extraordinary honour
One of the benefits of age is the span of friendships. These are treasures excluded from the young. Shared memories over decades, the things we did in a different age!!!! Last Friday I was moved to tears by the completely unexpected honour of having a museum named after me. “Nondies” Those who know me, know…