Cornish Pirates Draw 15-15 With Doncaster Knights in Champ Rugby Clash

The Cornish Pirates rugby team, under joint-head coach Gavin Cattle, drew 15-15 against Doncaster Knights in their Round 3 Champ Rugby fixture, extending their winless start to the season. Despite an early try from Iwan Price-Thomas and a strong first half where they led 15-7, the Pirates were pegged back by Doncaster's resilience, with a late penalty securing the draw. Cattle expressed pride in his team's physical effort and first-half performance but acknowledged struggles in breaking through Doncaster's defense and adapting to difficult weather conditions. The Pirates, who finished fourth last season and have consistently been playoff contenders, aim to secure a top-six finish to qualify for the post-season, with pre-season preparations including team-building activities in Cornwall. Meanwhile, the Hollywoodbets Sharks are preparing for a critical home match against Ulster Rugby at Kings Park, aiming to claim their first victory of the season after a challenging run of away games. The Sharks plan to leverage their home advantage with an aggressive strategy led by key players such as Curwin Bosch and Siya Kolisi against a disciplined Ulster side.