Cornish Pirates secure dominant win over Doncaster Knights in opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 7:53 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Cornish Pirates began their Championship season with a strong performance, defeating Doncaster Knights 45-19 at the Mennaye Field. The Pirates led 19-12 at halftime, with three early tries, while Doncaster responded with two scores. In the second half, Matt Pritchard scored four tries, capitalizing on the team's dominant maul. The victory places the Pirates level at the top of the table with two other teams, Worcester Warriors and Ealing, who also earned bonus-point victories.
- •Cornish Pirates defeated Doncaster Knights 45-19 on September 21.
- •Pritchard scored four second-half tries to lead the Pirates.
- •Cornish Pirates outscored Doncaster Knights, 26-7, in the second half.
- •The win places Pirates level on points with Worcester Warriors and Ealing.
- •The match was played at the Mennaye Field.
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Cornish Pirates impress in opening day Doncaster win
"Cornish Pirates get their Champ season off to an excellent start as they beat Doncaster Knights 45-19 at the Mennaye Field.
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