WEATHER REPORT Snow takes toll on regional sport

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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 January 2013 10:18

Published on Thursday, 17 January 2013 06:14

Today replicates recent "normal" winter Saturdays with scores of pitch inspections and subsequent postponements due to inclement weather conditions.

Up until now it's been due to unrelenting rain. Today it's down to the cold snap, the forecast for heavy snow, plummeting temperatures and the knock-on effect for sports teams and their supporters in South Wales and South West England.

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CORNWALL GAIN HOME QUARTER-FINAL ADVANTAGE

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Last Updated on Monday, 14 May 2012 13:32

Published on Sunday, 13 May 2012 09:44

Cornwall’s cricketers are through to the Minor Counties Knock Out Cup quarter finals following yesterday's thrilling three-wicket win over Hertfordshire at North Mymms.

The quarter final will be played at Truro Cricket Club on Sunday June 17 but Cornwall will not know their opponents until the conclusion of MCCA Trophy group games next weekend.

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SWSN TEAMSTERS a warming Winter message...

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Last Updated on Saturday, 08 December 2012 13:38

Published on Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:46

I really should be getting ready to go and cover this afternoon's match but sooo many of you tweeting to me personally this morning it's been hard to break away.

Look all I really want to say is there are many fantastic sports fixtures in South Wales and South West England this afternoon – surely enough for every taste? - whether it's one of the cracking Anglo-Welsh rugby cup ties, a regional league hockey game or an FA Vase third round tie at Larkhall, St Blazey or Bodmin ...

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KEEPING MUMM: EXETER CHIEFS REVEAL LATEST SIGNING

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Last Updated on Monday, 23 April 2012 07:34

Published on Sunday, 22 April 2012 08:13

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their pack for the 2012/13 season by confirming the signing of Australian international forward Dean Mumm on a two-year deal.

The 28-year-old lock is set to leave Super 15 side New South Wales Waratahs at the end of the season and team up with Chiefs ahead of next term's twin assault on the Aviva Premiership and Heineken Cup.

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

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Last Updated on Saturday, 24 November 2012 12:48

Published on Friday, 23 November 2012 09:17

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.

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MIERES EXTENDS CHIEFS STAY

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Last Updated on Monday, 26 March 2012 09:18

Published on Thursday, 22 March 2012 07:39

Exeter Chiefs fans will wake up to the welcome news that highly rated Argentinian fly half Ignacio Mieres has penned a new two-year deal to stay at Sandy Park.

The popular 24-year-old’s contract with the peninsula’s top rugby club was due to run-out this summer but Mieres has signed a new contract extension.

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