Barnaby Elderkin re-joins Cornish Pirates for 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Barnaby Elderkin will re-join the Cornish Pirates for the upcoming 2026-27 Championship season. The 21-year-old back-row played for the Pirates previously before moving to Australia after the 2025 season, where he made 10 appearances. His return is welcomed by Pirates joint-head coach Gavin Cattle, who noted Elderkin's growth and potential during last year's pre-season. Elderkin is the younger brother of the Pirates' fly-half Joe Elderkin, adding to the family's connection with the club.
- •Barnaby Elderkin left the Pirates in December 2025 for Australia.
- •He made 10 appearances before returning to the UK.
- •Elderkin's growth as a player was acknowledged by the coaching staff.
- •The Pirates aim to develop young Cornish talent like Elderkin.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Forward Elderkin re-joins Cornish Pirates
"Back-row Barnaby Elderkin will re-join Cornish Pirates for the 2026-27 Champ season.
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