Redruth Albany RFC

11/09/2026

**Announcement from the Trustees of Redruth Albany RFC**

It is with great sadness that the Trustees of Redruth Albany RFC have made the difficult decision to close the clubhouse from the end of October 2026.

This decision has not been taken lightly. Like many pubs and clubs across the country, we have been facing significant financial challenges caused by rising costs, changing customer habits, increased utility bills, and the ongoing pressures affecting the hospitality sector. Unfortunately, despite the hard work and dedication of many volunteers and supporters, we have also been unable to fully recover from the significant theft suffered a few years ago.

As custodians of the clubhouse, we feel it is no longer possible to give the building the care and attention it deserves. We are unable to carry out the essential repairs, maintenance and improvements needed to preserve and present the clubhouse to the standard that our supporters and community deserve.

From November, we are pleased to confirm that our good friends at Redruth Cricket Club have agreed to temporarily host Redruth Albany RFC whist decisions are made regarding the future of the clubhouse.

Importantly, this is not the end of Redruth Albany RFC. It is simply the beginning of a new chapter in our club's proud history. The values, friendships and spirit that have defined Albany for generations remain as strong as ever, and rugby at the club will continue.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to the clubhouse and helped keep it going over the years. Whether through volunteering, fundraising, sponsorship, or simply enjoying the facilities, your support has been invaluable.

A final farewell evening at the clubhouse will be arranged towards the end of October, with further details to follow.

Thank you for your continued support.

The Trustees of Redruth Albany RFC

08/09/2026

FIXTURES UPDATE | 2026/27 🛡️

Our updated First Round fixtures are here.

Following the CRFU decision to delay the start of grassroots rugby in Cornwall after the recent prolonged dry weather and hard ground conditions, the opening weeks of the league season have been reshaped with player safety rightly taking priority.

Albany will now begin the Counties 3 Tribute Ale Cornwall campaign away to Saltash II on Saturday 26 September.

The originally scheduled opening fixtures against Roseland and Illogan Park have not disappeared - both have been moved into the revised programme, with Roseland now falling in October and Illogan Park later in November.

It gives us a slightly different road into the season, but the direction has not changed.

A bigger league. More rugby. More opportunities to build momentum, bring people through the gate, represent Redruth and make Trewirgie Hill a place teams know they have had to earn everything from.

There is a long season ahead, and plenty still to come both on and off the pitch.

New dates. Same line.

TOGETHER ON THE HILL. 🔵⚪🛡️

07/09/2026

🏉 NEXT UP | JOINT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

This Saturday we head to St Agnes for a joint training and development session with St Agnes RFC.

There’s an old local legend that the giant Bolster could stand with one foot on St Agnes Beacon and the other on Carn Brea - perhaps the connection between our two patches of Cornwall goes back further than we thought. 😅

A good opportunity to get useful work in, share ideas and build towards the season ahead.

📍 St Agnes RFC
📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 11:45–13:30

Thanks to St Agnes for hosting us.

Together on the Hill. 🛡️

01/09/2026

TRAIN. PLAY. STAY. 🔵⚪

Redruth Albany is building for the 2026/27 season — and the door is open.

New players welcome. Returning players welcome. All abilities welcome. No experience needed.

Whether you want to train, get back into the game, play competitive rugby, or simply be part of a proper local club, come and see what’s happening on the Hill.

Two more pre-season fixtures are coming up, and training continues every Tuesday at 18:30 at Trewirgie Hill.

Message the page or come down to training.

Together on the Hill. 🏉🔥

21/08/2026

Proud to have Luke Collins - Movement & Rehab Specialist on board with the team this year. If you’re looking for support with movement, rehab, strength or confidence in your body, give his post a read and drop him a message! 🔵⚪

It’s probably time I reintroduced myself

I’m Luke Collins, a Movement & Rehabilitation Specialist based in Cornwall.
I help people move better, reduce pain, build strength and feel more confident in their body — particularly if injury, persistent pain, a medical condition, or simply getting older has made exercise feel harder than it used to.

That means I can help in a few different ways, depending on where you’re starting:
• 1-to-1 coaching and rehabilitation
• movement-focused personal training
• sports therapy and treatment
• hybrid coaching with face-to-face and guided home support
• online support for people who need structure and accountability
• small group programmes, including Strong for Life for adults 50+

For some people, the starting point is pain.
For others, it’s loss of strength, reduced confidence, an old injury, a medical condition, or simply not knowing where to begin.

That’s why my approach is built around finding the right starting point for you.
You don’t need to arrive knowing whether you need rehab, treatment, coaching, Pilates or a structured programme. My job is to help guide you to the right path and build a plan that works for your body, your goals and your life.

I’m not interested in quick fixes, punishing workouts or making people feel like they need to be fit before they start.
I’m much more interested in helping people understand their body, build from where they are now, and create something sustainable that actually improves everyday life.
So whether you want to:
• get out of pain
• move with more confidence
• return to exercise safely
• improve strength and mobility
• manage a condition more effectively
• or simply feel better in your own body
I’d love to help.

I’ll be sharing more here about movement, rehabilitation, pain, strength, healthy ageing and the different ways people can work with me.

So whether you’ve followed me for years or you’re completely new here — hello.
And if you’ve been thinking about getting some help but aren’t quite sure where to start, send me a message and we can talk through the best route for you.

Luke

15/08/2026

Bets placed, horses off.
Who's coming off lucky tonight?
🐎💸

15/08/2026

Tonight at the clubhouse from 7.30

Remember to bring some cash 🐎

A NIGHT AT THE RACES AT REDRUTH ALBANY 🐎🔵⚪

Join us at the clubhouse im Station Hill, this Saturday 15th August from 7:30pm for A Night at the Races with mallybets.

Come along, pick your horse, cheer it home, and enjoy a good evening with the Albany community.

📍 Redruth Albany RFC
🗓️ Saturday 15th August
⏰ 7:30pm

Players, supporters, families, friends, old faces and new faces all welcome.

14/08/2026

Camborne RFC 3rds 47 - 13 Redruth Albany RFC

Great game all round, Albany played hard up the middle, Camborne had a youthful and talented team. Great rugby all round!

Try
Curtis Hill
Sponsored by Gareth Barber Fresh

Penalties/ Conversation
Joseph Etheridge-ryan
Sponsored by Chris Hailey

14/08/2026

MATCH DAY 🏉

Tonight we make the short trip to Camborne for our first preseason fixture as preparations for the 2026/27 season continue.

📍 Away - Camborne RFC
📅 Friday 14 August
🕖 Kick Off 19:00
🏉 Camborne III (Pathway Squad) v Redruth Albany

A chance to put the work from training into a live game, build combinations and get valuable minutes into the group before the league campaign begins.

If you’re around this evening, come along and support the lads. 🔵⚪

Together on the Hill.

Match Day Sponsor
CHECK ON RECRUITMENT

🏉 Player feature: Darren Jones
📸 Photo: Bethan Jones
🎨 Design: Tom Isaacs

Camborne RFC
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Cornwall RFU

13/08/2026

🏉 **LINE UP — PRESEASON**

A **24-man Albany squad** will make the short trip to Camborne tomorrow evening for our first preseason fixture against Camborne III.

📍 **Camborne**
📅 **Friday 14 August**
🕖 **Kick Off 19:00**
🏉 **Camborne III v Redruth Albany**

**Connor Parrott captains the side, with Mike Gilman-Hill as vice captain.**

With the game played over an hour, there will be valuable minutes available across the squad. The aim is simple: bring intensity, put the work from training into practice, build combinations and get match fitness in the bank ahead of the league campaign.

For those starting and those coming into the game, every minute is an opportunity to empty the tank and move the group another step forward.

A strong squad. A first proper test. Preseason moves onto the pitch.

If you're around tomorrow evening, make the short trip over and get behind the lads. 🔵⚪

**Together on the Hill.** 🛡️

**This week’s Team Sheet Sponsor Highlight**
**VARCURN MARBLE**
Proud supporters of Redruth Albany and the makers behind our club dress shirts. A big thank you for their continued support.