Cornwall Women prepare for historic Twickenham final against Durham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:09 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Cornwall's women's rugby team will face Durham in the Division Two final of the Gill Burns Cup at Twickenham on Saturday morning. This marks the first time a Cornwall women's team has played at the famed venue, following their semi-final victory over North Midlands. Head coach Jo Holden expressed hopes that this event will inspire future generations of female players in the county, pointing to increased participation in women's rugby in Cornwall. Despite past losses to Durham, including a semi-final exit last year, the team looks to build on its recent successes and potentially replicate their 2022 championship victory.
- •Cornwall beat North Midlands to reach the final.
- •The final is held at Twickenham on Saturday morning.
- •Cornwall looks to inspire future female players in the county.
- •Durham previously defeated Cornwall in the 2024 semi-final.
- •Both men's and women's teams from Cornwall are competing at Twickenham concurrently.
- 6:09 AMYahoo Sports — Cornwall Women hope Twickenham final can leave legacy
"Cornwall head coach Jo Holden hopes her side's County Championship trip to Twickenham can leave a legacy for women's rugby in the county.
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