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2010–11 Cornish Pirates season

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teamname2010–11 Cornish Pirates Rugby season
nicknameThe Pirates
urlhttp://cornish-pirates.com/
founded1945
locationPenzance, Cornwall
groundMennaye Field
capacity3500
coachChris Stirling, Harvey Biljon and Ian Davies
captainGavan Cattle
top scorer366 ENG Rob Cook (League only)
most tries12 ENG Phil Burgess (League only)
leagueRFU Championship
season2010–11
positionThird and Finalists

The 2010–11 season is the Cornish Pirates eighth season in the second tier of the English rugby union league system, the RFU Championship and their second in the British and Irish Cup.

Pre–season friendlies

DateOpponentsH / AResultScoreAttendanceRef
114 AugustGwent DragonsHL11 – 272110
222 AugustExeter ChiefsAL14 – 222280
35 MarchExeter Chiefs XVHW43 – 19990

RFU Championship

Stage one matches

Stage one is a league programme of 22 matches starting on Saturday 4 September 2010 and completed by Saturday 19 February 2011. Each team play 11 matches at home and 11 away with the top eight teams qualifying for the promotion play–offs and bottom four play in the relegation play–off.

DateOpponentsH / AResultScoreAttendanceRef
129 AugustDoncaster KnightsHW30 – 142232
25 SeptemberLondon WelshHW22 – 32047
311 SeptemberMoseleyAD26 – 26751
419 SeptemberBirmingham & SolihullHW32 – 151672
526 SeptemberBristolAL7 – 214379
63 OctoberPlymouth AlbionHW46 – 132439
79 OctoberBedfordAL25 – 323243
817 OctoberRotherham TitansHW40 – 151982
922 OctoberWorcester WarriorsAW23 – 216928
1031 OctoberEsherHW54 – 61767
117 NovemberNottinghamAW36 – 101637
1214 NovemberLondon WelshAL16 – 231250
1321 NovemberMoseleyHW50 – 71854
28 NovemberBirmingham & SolihullAP – P
145 DecemberBristolHW16 – 62253
1515 DecemberBirmingham & SolihullAW61 – 28407
26 DecemberPlymouth AlbionAP – P
162 JanuaryBedford BluesHW23 – 133051
178 JanuaryRotherham TitansAL18 – 191067
1812 JanuaryPlymouth AlbionAW10 – 62512
1930 JanuaryWorcester WarriorsHL30 – 331976
205 FebruaryEsherAL12 – 131338
2113 FebruaryNottinghamHW40 – 02486
2219 FebruaryDoncaster KnightsAW16 – 131091

Stage one league table

Stage two matches

Stage two was a programme of six matches starting on Saturday 12 March 2011 and completed by Saturday 16 April 2011. Each team played three matches at home and three away with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semi–finals.

DateOpponentsH / AResultScoreAttendanceRef
113 MarchDoncaster KnightsHW33 – 252185
220 MarchBedford BluesAW31 – 182725
327 MarchRotherham TitansHW64 – 172285
42 AprilRotherham TitansAW24 – 161026
510 AprilBedford BluesHW33 – 222985
616 AprilDoncaster KnightsAW27 – 241173

Stage two league table

Semi-finals

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Final

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British and Irish Cup

Main article: 2010–11 British and Irish Cup

Pool A matches

DateOpponentsH / AResultScoreAttendanceRef
111 DecemberCurrieHW54–31923
219 DecemberLeinster AHW43–122026
316 JanuaryPlymouth AlbionHW34–32207
421 JanuaryNewportAL32–34697
526 FebruaryWorcester WarriorsAL12–284042
  • Match v Currie was originally due to be played at Malleny Park, Currie but moved to the Mennaye because of the freezing weather in Scotland.

Pool A table

Main article: 2010–11 British and Irish Cup#Pool A

Coaching staff

  • High Performance Manager - Chris Stirling
  • Forwards coach – Ian Davies
  • Backs coach – Harvey Biljon
  • Strength and conditioning coach – Simon Raynes

References

References

  1. "Pirates find Dragons too hot to handle at pre-season opener in Penzance". Western Morning News.
  2. "Plenty for Pirates to work on says Biljon". Western Morning News.
  3. "Pirates show strength in preparation for play-offs". Western Morning News.
  4. "Pirates make point on return to Mennaye". Western Morning News.
  5. "Pirates see off London Welsh threat in second consecutive Championship victory". Western Morning News.
  6. "Draw disappoints inconsistent Pirates after snatch draw for Moseley in final seconds". Western Morning News.
  7. "Bees make Pirates toil for scrappy home win". Western Morning News.
  8. "Despair for Pirates as chances go begging". Western Morning News.
  9. "Pirates win the first cross-Tamar derby of season at Mennaye". Western Morning News.
  10. "Pirates' away blues continue as penalty count proves costly". Western Morning News.
  11. "Cornish Pirates up to fourth as they slay the Titans at the Mennaye Field". Western Morning News.
  12. "Delight for Davies as Pirates seal famous win". Western Morning News.
  13. "Pirates leave Esher reeling in disbelief with superb Championship demolition Trusted article source icon". Western Morning News.
  14. "Cornish Pirates march on with impressive Nottingham win at Meadow Lane". Western Morning News.
  15. "Versatile Cook wants continued improvement for in-form Pirates". Western Morning News.
  16. "Pirates trip to Birmingham as weather hits sporting fixtures". Western Morning News.
  17. "Drew's late try locks out Bristol revival bid". Western Morning News.
  18. "Drew's late try locks out Bristol revival bid". Western Morning News.
  19. "Pirates complete perfect ten as they blow away the Blues". Western Morning News.
  20. "Fightback comes too late as Pirates suffer shock defeat". Western Morning News.
  21. "Pirates end Brickfields jinx with battling win over in-form Albion". Western Morning News.
  22. "Davies full of admiration for Pirates despite loss". Western Morning News.
  23. "Davies vents fury as Pirates crash to third straight defeat". Western Morning News.
  24. "Six-try victory puts Pirates in good heart for play-off charge". Western Morning News.
  25. "Pirates grind out win in the mud at Doncaster". Western Morning News.
  26. (August 2019). "Cornish Pirates clinch narrow win in play-off opener against Doncaster Knights". Western Morning News.
  27. "Cornish Pirates beat the Blues with second half tries treble". Western Morning News.
  28. "Cornish Pirates firmly in promotion hunt after clear win against Titans". Western Morning News.
  29. "Cornish Pirates complete double to close in on semi-final spot". Western Morning News.
  30. "Cornish Pirates qualify for Championship play-off semi-finals after battling win". Western Morning News.
  31. "Unbeaten Cornish Pirates keep run going as they sneak a win over Knights". Western Morning News.
  32. Straughan, Dick. "Cornish Pirates too hot for Currie as they start cup defence with big win". Western Morning News.
  33. "Stirling's men continue cup cruise with resounding win". Western Morning News.
  34. "Cornish Pirates centre Tom Luke ready to build on comeback". Western Morning News.
  35. "Pirates left with it all to do after Newport snatch last-gasp victory". Western Morning News.
  36. "Pirates see defence of British & Irish Cup ended as Worcester triumph". Western Morning News.
  37. "Raynes helps Pirates go from strength to strength". Western Morning News.
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