Kenwyn Rugby Ground

The Kenwyn Ground was a temporary rugby ground, in Cornwall, UK, built in an attempt to increase the fan base of the newly named Cornish Pirates. The move was controversial and caused resentment from some members and followers of Penzance and Newlyn RFC, as a "proud local name" was lost to the rugby world. The Pirates stayed for just one season (2005–06), playing twelve matches, moving to the Camborne Recreation Ground for the 2006–07 season. The move to Kenwyn was considered to be justified as the average attendance increased by 40% on the previous season.Tomlin, S. and Straughan, D. (2009). Pirates! Pirates! The Rise and Rise of a Cornish Rugby Club. Penzance: Cornish Pirates.

History The Kenwyn Ground was previously used by Truro Rugby Club in the early part of the 20th century and was the playing field for Truro Cathedral School for many years.Pirates Ahoy! Western Morning News Special Souvenir Supplement, 2005.

First Match Sunday 18 September 2005. Cornish Pirates v Earth Titans 43 – 13 (att 2400)

Last Match Sunday 16 April 2006. Cornish Pirates v Plymouth Albion 29 – 28 (att 3850)

Matches at Kenwyn Rugby Ground 2005–06 DateOpponentResultScoreAttendance118 SepEarth Titanswon43 – 132400 29 OctNottinghamwon29 – 212800 330 OctSedgley Parkwon53 – 82443413 NovOtleywon41 – 22260054 DecCoventrywon15 – 10 220062 JanDoncaster Knightswon43 – 262969715 JanNewburywon30 – 102689829 JanExeter Chiefslost16 – 232901912 FebBedfordwon26 – 212657105 MarPertemp Beeswon21 – 1318141126 MarNEC Harlequinslost8 – 2958001216 AprPlymouth Albionwon29 – 283850

For completeness details of the final home league match of the season, played at the Mennaye Field, is also shown. 13 29 AprLondon Welshwon36 – 131724

See also

Mennaye Field

References

External links Pirates official site