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Passionate about sport? So are we! That is why sports journalist Ross Reid started South West Sports News in Spring 2008.

Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to support sportspeople from the tip of South West England to the top of South Wales, young and old, male and female, grassroots participants to Olympians and Paralympians.

We are a pro-active team with one goal: winning promotion for regional sport.

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WOMEN'S RUGBY West quartet in winning England XV

Details: Created on Wednesday, 28 November 2012 10:05; Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 November 2012 11:17; Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 10:05; Written by Ross Reid

official Rugby Football Union logo England Women secured an impressive 17-8 win against world champions New Zealand in Aldershot, with tries from flanker Hannah Gallagher and centre Joanne Watmore and seven points from the boot of full back Emily Scarratt.

The victory, England’s second in four days against their southern hemisphere rivals, gives Gary Street’s side an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series ahead of Saturday’s final test at Twickenham Stadium.

MENS HOCKEY They think it's all over...

Details: Created on Monday, 26 November 2012 13:02; Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2012 13:30; Published on Sunday, 25 November 2012 13:02; Written by ROSS REID at the hockey desk

mens hockey league logo Cardiff & UWIC stay level top of Men's Conference West despite an incredible comeback attempt by Team Bath Buccaneers in yesterday's nine-goal top of the table thriller at WIS.

Jimmy Devney's blues were cruising after Luke Hawker scored to put the home side 5-0 ahead on 55 minutes.

SW RUGBY SPOTLIGHT falls on National League 3 SW

Details: Created on Sunday, 25 November 2012 12:09; Last Updated on Sunday, 25 November 2012 12:20; Published on Saturday, 24 November 2012 12:09; Written by SWSN rugby correspondent JOHN HARDING

Exmouth stretched their unbeaten run to 10 games following a 13-13 draw at National Three South West leaders London Irish Wild Geese.

The result leaves the Cockles in second place, five points behind the unbeaten table toppers.

GAME ON! Top regional teams winning rain game...

Details: Created on Saturday, 24 November 2012 09:17; Last Updated on Saturday, 24 November 2012 12:48; Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 09:17; Written by SWSN morning desk

Of course there will be many clubs and teams trying to beat the inclement weather conditions and play, highlighting the advantage of the introduction of artificial pitches.

Hockey teams are fortunate enough to be on the ball in this area, so check our fixtures guide for games going ahead in South Wales and the West of England.