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  BBC - Devon Rugby - Plymouth Albion - latest news and results
Albion gave away a penalty that they were lucky to see hit the upright from the boot of Dylan Pugh and that spurred them into action.
Albion went in at half-time with a 17-14 lead, thanks to an injury time solo effort from Martin Schusteman, who ran 30 yards to score a fantastic try, which was not converted.
Albion took the lead back when Brian Shelbourne released winger Lee Robinson on half way and there was no stopping the Albion man. He took the ball 50 meters and went over underneath the posts.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/sport/clubs/albion_news.shtml   (1899 words)

  
 Plymouth information - Search.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Plymouth is a city in the South West of England, or alternatively the Westcountry, and is situated within the traditional county of Devon.
Plymouth was where the defeated Napolean Bonaparte was brought aboard the HMS Bellerophon before his exile to St Helena in 1815 and the surviving crew of the RMS Titanic disaster disembarked on their return to England in 1912.
In 1914 the County Borough of Plymouth merged with the Municipal Borough of Devonport and the Urban District of East Stonehouse to form an enlarged County Borough.
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 Albion College Baseball
CAPE CORAL, Fla. – The Albion College baseball team was defeated twice on the first day of its spring break trip to the Gene Cusic Classic.
Albion junior pitcher Steve Gordon (Plymouth/Plymouth Salem) cruised through the first four innings against Gwynedd-Mercy, retiring the first 12 batters in order.
Albion continues spring break action Sunday, March 9, with a doubleheader against the College of Mount Saint Joseph of Cincinnati, Ohio.
www.albion.edu /sports/baseball/3803cusi.asp   (237 words)

  
 BBC - Devon Sport - Plymouth Albion rugby preview for 2003-04
It moved to a new stadium at the Brickfields in Plymouth in the summer of 2003, with their old home sold to Wimpey for a new housing development.
Plymouth Albion fans are still pinching themselves after a summer that has witnessed some of the biggest changes in the club's proud 128-year history.
Albion finally moved from their spiritual home at Beacon Park - which has been sold to developers Wimpey to build 95 houses - to a new base at the Brickfields in Devonport.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/sport/2003/09/plymouth_rugby_preview.shtml   (401 words)

  
 Brujula.Net - Your Latin Stating Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
After the destruction of the dockyards and city centre in the blitz of 1941, Plymouth was rebuilt under the guidance of architect Patrick Abercrombie and is now one of the few remaining naval dockyards in Britain and the largest naval base in Western Europe.
These actions will see Plymouth revert from a predominantly naval port, where British and other foreign warships and submarines regularly dock, and return to a major destination of international cruise liners, as was common before the Second World War.
Plymouth is currently undertaking a massive project of urban redevelopment, the largest since the city was rebuilt after the Second World War.
www.brujula.net /english/wiki/Plymouth.html   (2533 words)

  
 London Welsh RFC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Plymouth were then allowed back into the match with a 31st minute drop goal from outside half Tom Barlow and a penalty from centre Ross Winney in the 36th minute, to leave the half time score at 10-6.
Plymouth Albion narrowed the gap even further in the 44th minute with a penalty from their captain and scrum half Brett McCormack.
These were sandwiched around the bizarre award of a penalty try to Plymouth Albion in the 76th minute.
www.london-welsh.co.uk /20022003/plymouth_home.html   (358 words)

  
 WW&F: Albion Station
When the Wiscasset and Quebec reached the town of Albion in 1895, it was considered just the first leg of their journey north to Quebec.
Albion became quite a little terminus in its own right, with several businesses served by the railroad, including some mills.
The Albion Historical Society has very nice webpage, in which they have a link to the latest news on the station restoration.
www.wwfry.org /locations/albion.html   (651 words)

  
 Plymouth Pubs - Albion Inn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Albion is an old, somewhat poetic, name for England, probably arising out of the Latin "albus" - white, a reference to the white cliffs along stretches of the southern coast.
Many naval ships have borne that name and before the local rugby club of that name came into being there were a number of Albion inns and hotels in the Three Towns, now there are none.
The first reference to this as the Albion came in 1877, earlier records suggest that it may once have been known as the King William.
www.chrisrobinson.co.uk /pubs/albioninn.shtml   (159 words)

  
 Plymouth Albion R.F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club are a Rugby Union club who play in Plymouth, England.
Albion were a major force in English Rugby in the 1920s having five internationals on their books at one time.
Observers say it was Plymouth's best position nationally since the 1920s.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plymouth_Albion_R.F.C.   (381 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | English | Sale 38-18 Plymouth Albion
Plymouth produced a spirited display under the tutelage of former Bath forward Graham Dawe.
Plymouth's bid to cut the deficit was not helped when prop Dan Parkes was sin-binned in the second half for stamping, and his team-mates duly paid the price.
Plymouth director of rugby Graham Dawe felt his side had been beaten by the better team.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/english/4102611.stm   (469 words)

  
 Plymouth, Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club
The Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club was formed in about 1915 by the amalgamation of the Devonport Albion Rugby Club and the Plymouth Rugby Club.
And so it was that in 1919 that Albion found a new home on the north side of the then Bladderley Lane, where visiting players apparently had the pleasure in changing in the nearby Co-operative Wholesale Society's jam factory just along the road.
Plymouth Albion's last game at the Beacon Park ground was played on Saturday April 26th 2003.
www.plymouthdata.info /Plymouth%20Albion%20RFC.htm   (448 words)

  
 Plymouth, United Kingdom
A major seaport in a major seafaring nation, Plymouth's history revolves around the sea, and she came into her own in the Elizabethan era when her privateer-sea captains set England on course to become the ruler of the known world.
During the Civil War, 1642-46, Plymouth declared for Parliament and was held by the roundheads while the rest of Devon and Cornwall were Royalist.
The cultural capital of the area, with an important heritage, Plymouth is today still a hive of artistic activity: the Theatre Royal plays host each year to the RSC and is a major out of town venue for plays and musicals on their way to or from the West End.
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 Albion 30 Sedgley Park 6 || Unofficial Plymouth Albion - Unofficial Plymouth Albion News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Albion were penalised for diving in at the ruck and Park took the opportunity to put some points on the board by slotting the kick 40 metres out on the left hand side.
Albion took the scrum passing the ball out to the right before a maul was formed and went over the line with Ben Gulliver getting up with the ball.
Albion's defence was excellent and the try stopping tackle made by Tom Arscott was in almost the same square metre of the pitch as Federico's was last week against Titans.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s503/st107444.htm?fromrss=1   (1200 words)

  
 Why Plymouth?
Plymouth is home to both Plymouth Argyle Football Club and to Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club.
Plymouth also boasts its very own American football team, the Plymouth Admirals, and basketball team, the Plymouth Raiders.
Make an undergraduate Chemistry degree at the University of Plymouth your choice for 2007 entry by returning your application to UCAS by 15th January 2007, or contact us for information on applying directly.
www.plymouth.ac.uk /pages/view.asp?page=12018   (289 words)

  
 Thisis-Rugby - National Division 1: Plymouth Albion RFC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
When leagues were introduced in the 1980s, Plymouth Albion greatest period came during the 1988-89 season.
A poor period was to follow though, as after three seasons in Division Two, Albion were relegated for two successive years, ending up in Jewson League Two (South).
However, the 00/01 season must be one of the highlights for Plymouth as Albion won promotion to National League Division Two, and being unbeaten in League rugby.
www.thisis-rugby.com /union/nationaldiv1/plymouthalbion.htm   (194 words)

  
 Unofficial Plymouth Albion - Unofficial Plymouth Albion News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
With some predicting a thirty point win for Albion at Brickfields and Otley recently turning over Cornish Pirates this should be a must watch confedence building match.
Albion Ladies are the only side to come away with a win this weekend as they beat London Wasps away.
Albion take record away win since 2000 as they come away winners after their trip to Old Deer Park.
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 Plymouth Albion ladies rugby team
The Plymouth Albion Ladies, who were founded in 1995 at Marjons, are already back in training preparing for what is likely to be their biggest and hardest season so far.
The league has this year been expanded to 10 teams so the squad is looking forward to 18 league games as well as friendless and cup matches.
The ladies team will always welcome new members to the team at what ever ability level you are, even if you have not played rugby in the past.
www.plymouthalbion.com /club/ladies_team.html   (236 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | My Club | Plymouth Argyle | Talks may reduce Plymouth clashes
Plymouth Argyle have held talks with rugby neighbours Plymouth Albion in an attempt to reduce fixture clashes.
"It makes no sense for Plymouth's two major sports clubs to be playing on the same day and at the same time," Argyle chief executive Michael Dunford said.
Albion's National League One fixtures have already been published - while Argyle's Championship fixtures will be unveiled on 22 June.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/p/plymouth_argyle/5033650.stm   (124 words)

  
 Plymouth City UK - Business Directory. Devon.England.UK
Plymouth Devon England telephone directory Enter the type of business you’re looking for (eg.
The area I operate in is broadly South Devon, which includes the Dartmoor National Park and the coastal strip between the cities of Exeter and Plymouth; this takes in towns such as Salcombe, Kingsbridge, Dartmouth, Totnes, Newton Abbot and Teignmouth as well as numerous smaller towns, villages and hamlets.
I qualified as a Professional Associate of the R.I.C.S in 1971 and was elected a Fellow of the Institution in 1983
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 This is the Albion | Albion Goals |
Unbeaten at home since the demoralising defeat by Wimbledon on February 4, Albion have rebuilt fortress Withdean taking 13 points from their last five games.
Albion slumped to successive defeats at Gillingham and, more worryingly, at relegation rivals Stoke and after bouncing back with two home wins, fell to their 12th away defeat at Sheffield United.
Steve Coppell's charges managed to stop the rot at Ipswich holding the promotion-chasers to a 2-2 draw even without their talismanic striker Bobby Zamora, but they know they must start taking more points away from home if they are to finish above the drop zone on May 4.
www.thisisalbion.co.uk /goals/mar.html   (391 words)

  
 Sports Clubs in Plymouth -- Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Raiders, Plymouth Canoeing Association Devon. England. UK
Plymouth Argaum RFC Richard Belli Plymouth Argaum RFC.
It is based in Plymouth in the county of Devon, on the South Coast of England.Please tour the site to find out more details about the club.
Plymouth Chess Club.Held Mondays and Thursdays during term time 6.30-10.00 All ability levels welcome.At the University of Plymouth, Babbage Building, room 215.
www.plymouthcity.co.uk /sport.html   (443 words)

  
 Plymouth Albion - Directions
Approach Plymouth along the A38 until you reach the Manadon intersection which is signposted for the A386, City Centre.
Within a short taxi ride to Plymouth Albion ground and Plymouth city centre.
Plymouth city train station is located within a short taxi ride to Plymouth Albion ground.
www.plymouthalbion.com /location/directions.html   (268 words)

  
 Plymouth City Council - Sport and recreation
Plymouth is a sporting city and has produced sporting greats such as Olympic silver medallist swimmer and TV presenter Sharron Davies and Britain’s first million pound footballer Trevor Francis.
Our professional sports teams Plymouth Argyle, Plymouth Albion, and the Plymouth Raiders basketball team, all compete in either the premier or second tier level of their sport nationally and attract large enthusiastic crowds to their home games.
Plymouth also has many excellent voluntary clubs; several of these regularly develop competitors of national and international standard.
www.plymouth.gov.uk /homepage/leisureandtourism/sportandrecreation.htm   (122 words)

  
 Plymouth - Activities
Plymouth's unique location, with its combination of sea, moors, and lush countryside, makes it the perfect venue for those seeking a more active holiday break.
There are few better locations in Europe for walking than the Plymouth area.
Join fans to watch league football at Plymouth Argyle, league rugby union at Plymouth Albion and basketball with the Plymouth Raiders.
www.visitplymouth.co.uk /?_area=activities   (234 words)

  
 Plymouth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Plymouth is a city of 243,795 inhabitants (2001 census) in the southwest of England, or alternatively the Westcountry, and is situated within the traditional county of Devon.
Plymouth is the headquarters and regional television centre for BBC South West, whose studios are located in the Mannamead area north of the city centre.
A new £20 million nine-storey Jury's Inn hotel is being developed near the landmark ruined church and war memorial, Charles Church, along with the new Arts Faculty building, part of the ongoing redevelopment of the University campus.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plymouth   (4333 words)

  
 Plymouth Albion 2006 Away SS Rugby Jersey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
When leagues were introduced in the 1980s, Plymouth Albion saw its finest hour in the 1988-89 season.
Albion's 128 year history includes England International greats from James Peters 1902 to the current Director of Rugby Graham Dawe.
Success has seen Plymouth Albion rise from Division 3 to National Division 1 in 3 years.
www.foxrugby.com /top-teams-plymouth-albion-2006-away-ss-rugby-jersey.html   (140 words)

  
 Plymouth Albion Rotary Club: Home Page
The Plymouth Albion Rotary Club is not your usual type of Rotary club.
Plymouth Albion Rotary Club are looking to recruit new members to join them.
We are holding an informal new members evening on Monday 11th September at 8pm at the Plymouth Albion Rugby Club.
beehive.thisisplymouth.co.uk /default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=8891&PageID=48501   (210 words)

  
 Plymouth, H P Twyford (Henry Patrick Twyford)
Henry Patrick Twyford became well-known in Plymouth chiefly because he kept a diary of events during the Second World War.
He rejoined the "Western Morning News" in Plymouth as their specialist in agrcilture and football.
He wrote in the "Football Herald" under the names of 'Flagstaff' (Devonport Services), 'Gunner' (Plymouth Albion), 'Tamar' (Plymouth Argyle) and was the first 'Pilgrim' when Argyle were promoted to the Second Division.
www.plymouthdata.info /PP-Twyford.htm   (385 words)

  
 Pirates match reports - Academy/Development V Westcountry Warriors (Plymouth Albion)
However, that is not say that the young Pirates side, boosted by the inclusion of a number of SWERA players, plus one or two other gifted local youngsters, did not play their part in an entertaining match, showing a good mix of both commitment and skill.
The Warriors, a representative Plymouth Albion team, also had a good number of young players in their line-up, but to boost them there were several experienced performers that they called upon, including former Pirates Nat Saumi and James Owen.
Owen must have thoroughly enjoyed his return to the Mennaye Field, looking a lively leader who crossed for both of their tries scored in the first half, one of which fly-half David Delaney converted.
www.cornish-pirates.com /match_reports/albion_warriors_11-09-96.htm   (435 words)

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