Plymouth Albion

Shanahan adds Mugford and Evans to clutch of new Albion signings

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of fly half Dan Mugford from London Scottish and former player, hooker Gareth Evans from London Welsh.

James Shanahan, Albion's Head Coach told the club website: “Dan is a very talented fly half and he is a natural ball player. He is a similar type of player to me and I’m hoping to pass my fly half knowledge onto him.

“Gareth Evans is...

Albion secure two more signings for next season

Plymouth Albion have announced the signing of two new players for the 2013/14 season.

Centre, Heath Stevens, 21, joins from Coventry and Tom Harrison, a loose head or tight head prop, who arrives from French side FC Auch Gers.

Albion Head Coach James Shanahan told the club's website: “Stevens is an up and coming player who I know is keen to learn and develop in a full time...

Shanahan makes his first Albion signings

James Shanahan, the new Head Coach of Plymouth Albion has completed his first two signings.

Centre, Pale Nonu, 34-year-old brother of All Black star Ma'a Nonu has been signed from Rotherham Titans. The 23-year-old Ben Woods, who can play either at centre or full back, joins from Dublin's Old Belvedere club.

Pale Nonu has previously played for Mounts Bay, the Cornish All Blacks...

An evening with James Shanahan

Plymouth Albion RFC's new head coach, James Shanahan is inviting people to share his vision for the future of the rugby club.

Shanahan will be discussing his plans at a special event on Thursday 23 May at 6pm at the Kier Marquee.

James Shanahan, the 36-year-old former player for the club, was appointed coach of the Championship side after confirmation of Nat Saumi's departure.

Date and time: Thursday 23rd May 2013 – 6pm prompt start. Marquee and bar will open at 5pm

Location: Kier Marquee, Plymouth Albion RFC

Food will be available for purchase....

Shanahan to share his vision for Plymouth Albion

Plymouth Albion RFC's new head coach, James Shanahan is inviting people to share his vision for the future of the rugby club.

Shanahan will be discussing his plans at a special event on Thursday 23 May at 6pm at the Kier Marquee.

James Shanahan, the 36-year-old former player for the club, was appointed coach of the Championship side after confirmation of Nat Saumi's departure...

Andrew ventures west with the Pirates

Plymouth Albion have confirmed that 22-year-old prop Jack Andrew has left the club to join the Cornish Pirates for the 2013/14 season.

Andrew played 13 Championship games for Albion this season. He previously had spells at Exeter and Launceston.

He becomes the second player to leave Plymouth Albion this week following hooker Jon Vickers' move to Nottingham. The club have...

Three re-sign for Plymouth Albion but Vickers departs

The 24-year-old hooker Jon Vickers has left Brickfields to join Championship rivals Nottingham, Plymouth Albion have revealed.

Vickers' departure will be a loss but Albion will welcome the signatures of flanker Sam Matavesi, 21, prop Ben Rogers, 20, and scrum-half Paul Rowley, 25 who have all agreed a new one year deal.

Vickers was named player of the season for 2012/13.

Albion end season on a high

Doncaster Knights 22 Plymouth Albion 26

RFU Championship, Saturday 20 April 2013

Plymouth Albion marked the end of the RFU Championship season with an away victory at relegated Doncaster.

It was a fitting way to say farewell to coach Nat Saumi who leaves the club to return to Fiji, and to usher in a new era under incoming coach James Shanahan.

Albion made a...

Match Preview: Doncaster Knights v Plymouth Albion

Doncaster Knights v Plymouth Albion

RFU Championship, Saturday 20th April, 3pm

Plymouth Albion travel to Doncaster's Castle Park for Saturday's season finale and coach Nat Saumi's last game in charge.

Albion will be buoyed by news that two further players from the current squad have re-signed for next season. Ien Ascroft-Leigh and Lewis Warner have signed one year...

Shanahan appointed as Plymouth Albion head coach

Plymouth Albion have announced James Shanahan, a former player at the club, as their new Head Coach.

The 36 year old replaces Nat Saumi whose contract is not being renewed. Saumi is returning to his native Fiji after a 10 year association with the club.

Shanahan joins the club from Old Albanian RFC where is he is Director of Rugby and Cambridge University RFC, where he is Head...

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