Following taken from Plymouth forum.

Albion on SKY HD!
PLYMOUTH ALBION'S RFU Championship Promotion Play-Off match against Cornish Pirates at Brickfields Recreation Ground will be shown live on Sky Sports HD on Friday, April 16 (7.45pm).

The West Country derby is a must see clash for rugby supporters as the battle to win promotion to the Guinness Premiership hots up in this Round 5 clash.

Sky Sports HD will also show a Promotion Play-Off semi final on the weekend of May 8 and both legs of the Promotion Play-Off final on May 19 and 26.

RFU Tournament and Competitions Director Terry Burwell said: "The live broadcast of this match is further testament to Sky Sports commitment to rugby as part of the Rugby Football Union's five year agreement (2010-2015) with them to broadcast England international, LV= Cup (Anglo-Welsh) and British & Irish Cup rugby. Plymouth Albion against Cornish Pirates will be a gripping encounter with plenty to play for."

Martin Turner, Sky Sports Rugby Union Executive Producer, added: "We showed one of the best domestic games of the season when we broadcast Bristol against Coventry and we are looking forward to another great Friday night of Championship rugby. They don't come much bigger than a Devon against Cornwall club derby, especially with promotion at stake."

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Unfortunately it'll limit the size of the travelling support[again].

I guess this means that the date is confirmed now although not on offy site

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Unfortunately it'll limit the size of the travelling support[again].

agree!
i'm thinking how late the game will go when my last bus is 1030 - let alone those that have to travel further, it's not the getting there - it's the getting home bit

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Don't let anything get in the way of a good game of Rugby

At a guess, the game should be finished around 9.30 or before, then we don't know if there will be any hold ups such as injuries/ late kick offs.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 20/03/2010 11:32 by hills20.

We got to Bristol and back (1.30am) so we can do Plymouth can't we? If enough people want to go from Cornwall we can get a coach up, Sancreed's a great organizer and I'll give him help if he needs it.
Record the SKY broadcast then relive the win in peace on Saturday.

An excellent idea M&M. It's easy and cheap.

AVOID THE FUSS - TAKE THE BUS

Come on Guys And Gals, lets show the Rugby Nation we care and get off our Asses and support The BOYS at Brickfields.
Maybe the club will organise some official travel,if not, I am prepared to sort out something from Mid Cornwall.

Good stuff Blazie, time to unite. You sort out mid Cornwall and I'll talk to Sancreed about our end.
All those who want to go, for sure, should start post5ing their,requirements.If it looks good let's start a "sticky"

well done blazie
im up for another trip to brickfields if there is a chance of transport from mid cornwall

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When I've run trips to Albion we've always gone through Mid-Cornwall via St. Austel.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 20/03/2010 23:53 by Sancreed Pirate.

Tony
My thinking was, as this is an open trip, not PG, you should easly fill a coach from that end. If you dont think that is the case, then I am more than happy to leave it to you.

But maybe the club are looking to run some transport. Over to you Rudi.

I have spoken to Coach company this morning and will get some detail up on here as soon as I can tomorrow but the coach companys initial view was stick to A30 otherwise its an earlier departure which would maybe stop people coming due to work commitments on the Friday. Starting at Westholme Pz at 4.00pm, Hayle RFC,Camborne Church,Truro coach park,St Austell Asda then Plymouth arriving there at 6.45 giving everyone an hour before to have a few beers.
Just to give me some ideas can we start a list of names on here and include previous names to yours.



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Bleddy Friday night games! I had to miss brizzel, because I couldn't get away from work early for a dash down the M4.

Oh well, on the positive side, it's great exposure for the Championship and of course both the Pirates and Albion. I will try and book the day off and maybe stay overnight in Plymouth. Please can anyone help and advise with hotels near Brickfields?

Thanks in advance.

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Assuming work doesn't get in way as it did this Friday, I'm thinking Suz n Me would appreciate a pick up at Camborne Church.

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Will add Lanivet as a pick up point which may well suit St Austell people.
List please add to as below
Woll Camborne
Suz Camborne

Janner camborne church please

Janner - while you're there nip in and say a prayer, we need all the help we can get for Brickfields!

Please add to as below
Woll Camborne
Suz Camborne
Janner Camborne

Stalwart,no need for prayers my beauty,a team as Friday night will do,one with heart,and belief,and a never say die attitude !!!! plus the fabulous supporters,that follow this club will do !!!!!!!sure we can make some noise and make the boys feel as if they are playing at home !!!!!!!

I think you chaps will see it far better on Sky and save money. Fantastic angles, replays, commentary and pre-match.

Don't worry - we'll do the shouting for the Broadcaste and give it "atmosphere".

So.......you'd rather we didn't come .... so that you won't be out-shouted ... is that it ?


bless ....

Oh Ianbol, we're coming, lose no sleep over that one. We'll all have the Sky Plus set to record (hope it's in high definition) then we can watch it over and over again on the Saturday, Sunday, Monday.........

GP from Camborne Church (unless you pass the front door of the shop!)

I've heard on the grapevine that the Tamar bridge is a suspected target for a nuclear strike on that day....only a rumour tho

New thread started for the coach trip.

"I've heard on the grapevine that the Tamar bridge is a suspected target for a nuclear strike on that day....only a rumour tho"
No problem, we'll invade by boat in true Pirates style!

SP - 'we' have managed to get a coach almost full for our trip on saturday, is almost full, hopefully you will be able to do the same thing for the 'return match'

'we' are stopping off for 'pre match' get together
- hopefully see some of you in the pub - if not in the ground x

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CD,

Look forward to meeting up again - however the coach trip is nothing to do with me.

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Question for Dotcom :

Will the presence of SKY television cameras mean that Pirates TV will not be bbale to cover the game at the Brickfields ?

C'mon you Pirates !!!!

I'm coming down from Newton Abbot, 45 min drive and quicker by train. Still this appears to be pandering to comercial TV again instead of putting the fans, home or away, into any consideration whatsoever.

The Albion offy site says that because of the filming the game will be pushed back a day. No doubt so that SKY don't miss the footy.

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There's a guy on our team dressed like a pirate?!

Pirates TV wont be there as SKY TV takes precedence-part of the agreement with the RFU

Thanks for that clarification, Dickie

C'mon you Pirates !!!!

No wonder football fans snear at rugby...away days are their bread and butter and we fret at getting back from Plymouth?

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C.J.S,Maybe by fretting,people are just showing how much they care about following the Pirates !! that they want to make it to the game,but have commitments on a Friday,like work,kids to look after etc,etc,etc.I for one would not have been able to make the game,if not for the kind actions of a collegue at work who is willing to do my night-shift for me,this promises to be one hell of a game,and im sure as many Pirate fans will be there as possible and,make as much noise as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yahooooooooooooo!!

I guess the Sky coverage will still be on at Westholme though won't it?

I'm going up to Brickfields anyway, but just clarifying for those who can't get up there.

TT

The only way it can be shown at Westholme is if they are licensed to show sky sports, otherwise you can find a tame pub who may show it like the Admiral Benbow, ( again assuming they are licensed to show it)

I understand all of that, same for anyone, just the modern day issues of top level sport isnt it?

My other love is Bristol Rovers, who were at Exeter last Wednesday night. I couldnt make it, but its just one of those things - they cant amend a kick off time or date to suit me can they?

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"I've heard on the grapevine that the Tamar bridge is a suspected target for a nuclear strike on that day....only a rumour tho"
No problem, we'll invade by boat in true Pirates style!

I've heard that this fixture is the main reason that the Tamar toll bridge fees have gone up recently by 50% - simply to try and keep us out of England! Well, it won't work!

GL I've never heard The Benbow described as tame!

Not 100% good news, but First Great Western see the play offs as major events.

The Group save Offer 3/4 for the price of two is suspended
for travel to Camborne, Plymouth & Digby Sowton (Exeter)
for all the play off dates.

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But if there`s a rail strike that won`t matter DC!!!

[www.timesonline.co.uk]

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So the railway company don't see it as an opportunity to encourage more people to use the service - just make it more expensive and put people off.

At Least we're in good company:

FGW - Group Save Barred Dates

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FAO of KarlMarx you can book a room at the Royal Fleet Club/Hotel in Devonport five minute walk to Brickfields then after a skinful in the ryearch bar two hour walk back.
No good at the link thing but google it for more info,hope this helps.

I have an idea to get around the group save ban, but I'd best not post it on a public forum, just incase anyone from FGW reads this board!

BTW, thanks to BBB for the hotel info - I'll check it out.

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