Cornish Pirates Lose Play-Off
The Cornish Pirates are hoping to overturn a 16-point deficit when they take on London Welsh in the second leg of the Championship play-off final tonight
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Read the full storyFull-time: London Welsh 29 - 20 Cornish Pirates (Agg: 66 - 41)
A strong second half for the home side. Three penalties plus a try from Hudson Tonga'uiha killed the game off.
The Pirates didn't give up and pulled a late try back from Ryan Storer, but this was cancelled out by Jack Moates.
So defeat on the night and on aggregate secures London Welsh the Championship trophy.
Welsh are now expected to take legal action over the RFU's ruling that they are not eligible for promotion to the Premiership.
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Half-time: London Welsh 6 - 13 Cornish Pirates (Agg: 43 - 34)
The Pirates have reduced the deficit to nine points at the break. Aaron Penberthy gave them a fourth minute lead with a drop goal.
Rob Cook kicked a penalty, and it was his storming run in the 23rd minute that set up Matt Evans for the only try of the half, which Cook then converted.
London Welsh vs Cornish Pirates: game kicks off
Tonight's match at the Kassam Stadium has kicked off. The Pirates are hoping to overturn a 16 point deficit as they take on London Welsh in the second leg of the Championship play-off final.
Cornish Pirates take on London Welsh
In rugby, the Cornish Pirates are hoping to overturn a 16-point deficit when they take on London Welsh in the second leg of the Championship play-off final tonight.
The Pirates lost last week's first leg at the Mennaye Field 37-21.
Tonight's game takes place at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford.
Pirates hope for glory against London Welsh
In rugby, the Cornish Pirates are hoping to overturn a 16-point deficit when they take on London Welsh in the second leg of the Championship play-off final tonight. The Pirates lost last week's first leg at the Mennaye Field 37-21. Tonight's game takes place at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford.
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Pirates to take on London Welsh
Cornish Pirates take on London Welsh in the first leg of the Championship play-off tonight. The Pirates play at the Mennaye Field this evening, with the return leg in Oxford next Wednesday.
Pirates to take on London Welsh
In rugby, the Cornish Pirates take on London Welsh in the first leg of the Championship play-off tonight. The Pirates play at the Mennaye Field this evening, with the return leg in Oxford next Wednesday.