Schwarz’s late score wins battle for Pirates

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RICHMOND, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Alex O'Meara of Cornish Pirates takes on the Richmond defence during the Greene King IPA Championship match Richmond v Cornish Pirates on March 13, 2021 in Richmond, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

By MIKE SINCLAIR

C Pirates ............21pts
Tries: Wedlake 20, Sirker 47, Schwarz 75
Conversions: Robson 20, 47, 75

Richmond ..........14pts
Tries: Penalty 35, Mills 77
Penalties: Landry 77
Pirates had to battle all the way for their opening Friday night victory as part-timers Richmond, who endured a torrid trip to Cornwall, repelled their main driving maul strike weapon.
Richmond’s day started badly as they waited two hours at their ground before finally hearing that the match would go ahead and got worse as they arrived at their pre-match hotel only 75 minutes before kick-off.
“It was...

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