ST IVES have been part of the Cornish rugby scene since at least 1889, the official year of their founding, and if they have been slightly mercurial performers over the long decades they have invariably been involved in the moments that mattered.
The Hakes, as they are universally known, contributed two players to Cornwall’s first County Championship winning side in 1908 and, 83 years later, were represented by a trio of players when Cornwall next won the County championship. In between, they spawned some of the best players to represent the county in Harold Stevens, Peter Hend...