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Category Archives: Cornwall in the 1900s

Rugby Special ~ Part Twelve

It’s the day of the CRFU Cup Final…all Camborne have to do to achieve a Cup and Merit Table ‘double’ in their 1977-78 Centenary Season is beat lowly St Austell…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianFeb 5, 2023Feb 13, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport6 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Twelve

Rugby Special ~ Final Part

There’s one big game to play in Camborne RFC’s 1977-78 Centenary Season: a John Player National Knockout match against little-known Matson…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianFeb 3, 2023Feb 17, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport12 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Final Part

Rugby Special ~ Part Eleven

Can Camborne RFC add more fame and prestige to their 1977-78 Centenary Season by beating the likes of Saracens and Cardiff? Find out here…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianJan 29, 2023Feb 5, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport9 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Eleven

Rugby Special ~ Part Ten

The biggest game to date in Camborne RFC’s 1977-78 Centenary Season, and the biggest in Cornish rugby…the CRFU Cup semi-final versus Redruth…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianJan 22, 2023Jan 29, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport10 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Ten

Rugby Special ~ Part Nine

Can Camborne stay top of the Merit Table in the their 1977-78 Centenary Season? Can they set up a Cup semi-final clash with Redruth? Read on…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianJan 15, 2023Jan 29, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport6 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Nine

Rugby Special ~ Part Eight

If Camborne lose their home match to top-placed St Ives, all hopes of winning the Merit Table in their 1977-78 Centenary Season are dashed…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianJan 8, 2023Feb 5, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport13 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Eight

New Year’s Rugby Special

In early 1978, Camborne are slipping down the Merit Table…there’s two big games coming up, against Plymouth Albion and St Ives…what can be done to stop the rot?

Posted byTheCornishHistorianJan 1, 2023Feb 5, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport4 Comments on New Year’s Rugby Special

Christmas Rugby Special

It’s Boxing Day, 1977, the date of the most famous fixture in Cornish rugby’s calendar: Camborne against Redruth. In Camborne’s Centenary Season, or any season, this is a must-win…

Posted byTheCornishHistorianDec 26, 2022Feb 5, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport4 Comments on Christmas Rugby Special

Rugby Special ~ Part Five

In 1977, Camborne’s big rivals for league and cup glory are St Ives…who’s going to be the top dog of Cornish rugby when the two sides meet?

Posted byTheCornishHistorianDec 18, 2022Feb 5, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport13 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Five

Rugby Special ~ Part Four

Can Camborne RFC maintain top form without several key players? Is their 1977-78 Centenary Season about to falter..?

Posted byTheCornishHistorianDec 11, 2022Feb 5, 2023Posted inCornwall in the 1900s, Sport11 Comments on Rugby Special ~ Part Four

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