Hartpury Defeats Cornish Pirates 41-26

The Cornish Pirates faced a disappointing defeat against Hartpury, extending their losing streak to seven matches in the Premiership Rugby Cup. After leading 19-0 with tries from Cam Jones, Will Trewin, and Arthur Relton, the Pirates conceded 31 unanswered points, ultimately losing 41-26. Joint-head coach Gavin Cattle remarked that the team 'gifted momentum' to Hartpury in the second half, highlighting tactical errors and poor decision-making. Despite some improvements in their gameplay, the Pirates remain at the bottom of their pool, having lost all three of their cup matches. The match was played on a 3G pitch due to unplayable conditions on the grass field at Hartpury Stadium, where Storm Bert affected play. Cattle acknowledged the need for the team to learn from their mistakes moving forward.