Can You Help? Cornwall RFU Searches for Historic Rugby Photos Ahead of Kent Clash

Redruth to host major Cornish rugby fixture this May

Cornwall RFU are calling on supporters to help track down historic photographs of players who represented Cornwall before 1991, ahead of their highly anticipated match against Kent Rugby on 24th May.

The game, which will be hosted at Redruth RFC, is described by Cornwall RFU as a “major calendar event for Cornish rugby”. As part of the occasion, the union will be welcoming surviving members of the players whose names appear on the hem of the iconic black and gold playing shirt.

Appeal for old headshots and action photos

Supporters are asked to search through old albums and archives for headshots or playing shots taken before 1991 featuring any of the following players:

• CR Johns

• PJ Hendy

• CB Stevens

• R Jacket

• RG Corin

• T Bidgood

• TA Pryor

• H Stevens

• PJB Mitchell

• R Jennings

• RFS Harris

• G Bate

• A Williams

• BS Trevaskis

• EJ Jackett

• AL Semmens

• RW Hosen

• CJ Durant

• PJ Winnan

• T Palmer

• KC Plummer

• N Tregurtha

Images should be sent to commercial-development@crfu.co.uk.

Cornwall RFU added:

“24th May Cornwall RFU v Kent Rugby will be a great occasion and we can’t wait to welcome you to Redruth RFC.”

“We are on the hunt for headshots or playing shots pre 91 in the ⚫️🟡. Can you, our wonderful supporters help?”

The fixture promises not just a competitive clash on the pitch, but a nostalgic moment of recognition for past Cornish rugby greats.