Kenwyn Rugby Ground
 Cornish Pirates vs Plymouth Albion at Kenwyn, April 2006 | |
| Location | Truro, Cornwall |
|---|---|
| Operator | Cornish Pirates |
| Capacity | 5800 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2005 |
| Opened | Sunday 18 September 2005 |
| Closed | April 2006 |
| Tenants | |
| Cornish Pirates | |
The Kenwyn Ground was a temporary rugby ground,[1] in Cornwall, UK, built in an attempt to increase the fan base of the newly named Cornish Pirates. The move was controversial and caused resentment from some members and followers of Penzance and Newlyn RFC, as a "proud local name" was lost to the rugby world. The Pirates stayed for just one season (2005–06), playing twelve matches, moving to the Camborne Recreation Ground for the 2006–07 season. The move to Kenwyn was considered to be justified as the average attendance increased by 40% on the previous season.[2]
History
[edit]The Kenwyn Ground was previously used by Truro Rugby Club in the early part of the 20th century and was the playing field for Truro Cathedral School for many years.[1][3]
First Match
[edit]- Sunday 18 September 2005. Cornish Pirates v Earth Titans[1] 43 – 13 (att 2400)
Last Match
[edit]- Sunday 16 April 2006. Cornish Pirates v Plymouth Albion 29 – 28 (att 3850)
Matches at Kenwyn Rugby Ground 2005–06
[edit]| Date | Opponent | Result | Score | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 Sep | Earth Titans | won | 43 – 13 | 2400 |
| 2 | 9 Oct | Nottingham | won | 29 – 21 | 2800 |
| 3 | 30 Oct | Sedgley Park | won | 53 – 8 | 2443 |
| 4 | 13 Nov | Otley | won | 41 – 22 | 2600 |
| 5 | 4 Dec | Coventry | won | 15 – 10 | 2200 |
| 6 | 2 Jan | Doncaster Knights | won | 43 – 26 | 2969 |
| 7 | 15 Jan | Newbury | won | 30 – 10 | 2689 |
| 8 | 29 Jan | Exeter Chiefs | lost | 16 – 23 | 2901 |
| 9 | 12 Feb | Bedford | won | 26 – 21 | 2657 |
| 10 | 5 Mar | Pertemp Bees | won | 21 – 13 | 1814 |
| 11 | 26 Mar | NEC Harlequins | lost | 8 – 29 | 5800 |
| 12 | 16 Apr | Plymouth Albion | won | 29 – 28 | 3850 |
- For completeness details of the final home league match of the season, played at the Mennaye Field, is also shown.[2]
| 13 | 29 Apr | London Welsh | won | 36 – 13 | 1724 |
