Camborne defeats Leeds Tykes in National One season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 11:27 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Camborne opened their National One campaign with a 38-36 victory against Leeds Tykes after trailing 29-14 at halftime. The win marks the club's first result in the third tier since their promotion. Ben Priddey scored two tries for the visitors, with Josh Matavesi, Alex Ducker, and Ben Prisk also crossing the line. A late penalty from full-back Rory O'Kane secured the win for the Cornish side. Sporting director Ricky Pellow noted that the performance demonstrates the squad's ability to challenge established teams in the league despite the youth within the roster. Camborne returns to competition this weekend for a home match against Plymouth Albion in a cross-Tamar derby.
- •Camborne overcame a 15-point halftime deficit to beat Leeds Tykes 38-36.
- •Ben Priddey recorded two tries for the winning side.
- •Rory O'Kane kicked the decisive penalty late in the second half.
- •The victory serves as Camborne's first in National One following their promotion.
- •Camborne hosts Plymouth Albion this coming weekend.
- 11:27 AMYahoo Sports — Camborne impress in opening game in National One
"Camborne are capable of taking on the top teams in National One after winning their first game since promotion, says coach Ricky Pellow.
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