Exciting Season Ahead: Cornish Pirates Reveal 2024/25 Fixtures

The Cornish Pirates have announced their fixtures for the 2024/25 season, promising an action-packed schedule filled with thrilling encounters. Fans can look forward to a series of friendlies, intense league clashes, and competitive cup matches.

Pre-Season Friendlies

The pre-season kicks off with three friendlies designed to prepare the Pirates for the challenges ahead:

• Saturday 10th August: Cornish Pirates vs Redruth – kick-off 2.30pm
• Saturday 24th August: Exeter Chiefs vs Cornish Pirates – kick-off 4pm
• Saturday 7th September: Carmarthen Quins vs Cornish Pirates – kick-off 2.30pm

Championship League Fixtures

The Championship League campaign begins with a challenging away fixture:

• Friday 20th September: Nottingham vs Cornish Pirates – kick-off 7.45pm

The Pirates’ first home game follows swiftly:

• Friday 27th September: Cornish Pirates vs Ealing Trailfinders – kick-off 7.30pm

Other notable league fixtures include:

• Friday 4th October: London Scottish vs Cornish Pirates – kick-off 7.45pm
• Saturday 12th October: Cornish Pirates vs Bedford Blues – kick-off 2.30pm
• Saturday 19th October: Cambridge vs Cornish Pirates – kick-off 3pm

Cup Competitions and Club Dates

The Cup competition dates are spread throughout November and February, interspersed with reserve and club dates to allow for rest and preparation:

• Weekend 2nd November: Cup Week 1
• Weekend 9th November: Cup Week 2
• Weekend 23rd November: Cup Week 3
• Weekend 1st February: Cup Week 4
• Weekend 8th February: Cup Week 5
• Weekend 15th February: Cup Week 6

Potential cup quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finals are scheduled for March, offering opportunities for silverware.

Key Home Games

The Pirates will play several key matches at home, including:

• Saturday 14th December: Cornish Pirates vs Coventry – kick-off 2.30pm
• Sunday 22nd December: Cornish Pirates vs Doncaster Knights – kick-off 2.30pm
• Saturday 17th May: Cornish Pirates vs Ampthill – kick-off 2.30pm

End of Season and Play-Offs

The regular season concludes with an intense May schedule:

• Saturday 24th May: Doncaster Knights vs Cornish Pirates – kick-off 2.30pm
• Saturday 31st May: Cornish Pirates vs Nottingham – kick-off 2.30pm

Potential play-off fixtures are slated for early June, adding a final flourish to the season.

For the most up-to-date information on fixtures and kick-off times, fans are encouraged to visit www.cornish-pirates.com.

The Cornish Pirates are set for a season filled with excitement, competition, and the quest for glory. Make sure to mark your calendars and support the Pirates in their 2024/25 campaign!