James Shanahan

Albion disappointed after narrow defeat to Bristol

Plymouth Albion 31

Bristol Rugby 38

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturday 2 November 2013, Brickfields

Albion players and fans alike will join head coach James Shanahan in his disappointment at the outcome of Saturday's Westcountry tussle with Bristol.

Having led 21-5 after an excellent first thirty minutes, Plymouth's lead was reduced to just two points...

Match Preview: Plymouth Albion v Bristol Rugby

Plymouth Albion v Bristol Rugby

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturay 2 November 2013, Brickfields (kick-off 3pm)

Plymouth Albion head coach James Shanahan has made two changes to the starting line-up for the visit of Bristol on Saturday (2 November).

Irish fly half Declan Cusack comes into the side to replace the injured Dan Mugford. Mugford is Albion's top...

Jersey 18 v Plymouth Albion 23

Jersey 18 Plymouth Albion 23

RFU Greene King IPA Championship, Saturday 26 October 2013, St. Peter

Plymouth Albion followed up their opening weekend win against Jersey at Sandy Park with a second victory of the season against the Channel Islanders.

A fine day in Jersey welcomed the crowd who saw Albion narrowly take the spoils with tries from Toby Howley-Berridge, Dan...

Albion top Pool 4 after convincing win at Stirling

Stirling County 12

Plymouth Albion 38

Rugby Union British and Irish Cup, Saturday 19 October 2013, Bridgehaugh Park

Plymouth Albion are sitting pretty at the top of Pool 4 in the British and Irish Cup round robin stage after a convincing victory at Scottish Premiership side Stirling County.

Six tries from six different scorers is an impressive stat to bring...

Cup tie provides season's first home win for Albion

Plymouth Albion 28

Tries : Oakley, Langley, Grace Cons : Elder, Cusack Pens : Cusack 3

Nottingham 9

Pens : Lynn, Jarvis 2

British and Irish Cup, Friday 11 October 2013, Brickfields

The opening British and Irish Cup tie provided Albion with their first home win of the season. Head coach James Shanahan made 11 changes from the side that lost...

Shanahan appoints former team mate to Albion coaching staff

The former Plymouth Albion prop Wayne Reed has rejoined his old club as a member of the coaching staff.

Head Coach James Shanahan has appointed his former team mate, who has been playing at Crediton, as a part-time scrum coach.

42-year-old Reed is currently the RFU Community Coach for North Devon.

James Shanahan told the club's website :

“We have been struggling...

Match Day Preview: Plymouth Albion v Moseley

Plymouth Albion v Moseley

Green King IPA RFU Championship, Friday 20 September (kick-off 7.45pm)

Plymouth Albion will be keen to add another victory to their 41-27 bonus point win against Jersey in the opening Big Rugby Weekend last Sunday, as they take on Moseley at Brickfields.

Head coach James Shanahan has made seven changes to the starting line-up. Heath Stevens...

Albion start with the season with a flourish in the Big Weekend match

Plymouth Albion 41

Jersey 27

RFU Championship, Sunday 15 September 2013

A victory and a bonus point for Albion was the reward for an improved second half performance by Albion against Jersey in the Big Weekend match at Exeter's Sandy Park.

After an ineffective first half, Plymouth played some excellent attacking rugby, scoring five tries in a high scoring...

Six summer signings to start in Albion's 'Big Weekend' season opener

Plymouth Albion head coach James Shanahan will hand Albion debuts to six new signings in their RFU Championship season opener against Jersey on Sunday (15 September 2013).

The match forms part of the Big Weekend double header (the so-called '23rd game') at Exeter Chiefs' Sandy Park stadium and will be followed by the Cornish Pirates against Bristol Rugby.

Shanahan has selected...

Plymouth Albion prepare ahead of new season

Plymouth Albion kick off their RFU Greene King IPA Championship season against Jersey on Sunday 15 September at Exeter's Sandy Park stadium (kick-off 1.15pm).

Meantime, the club have been undergoing pre-season preparations.

Albion narrowly lost a pre-season friendly encounter against Premiership Gloucester on Friday evening (30 August), going down 22-13 at Kingsholm in a strong...

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