Alan Smith & Kevin Curnow join the back room staff

At a time of year when supporters of the Cornish Pirates might just be wondering who will join their playing ranks next season, and buoyed also by the news that a number of their present stars have already signed contracts to keep them at the club, the Pirates have recently welcomed 'on board' two new and important back room members of staff.

Joining as Financial Manager is Kevin Curnow, a Cornishman who is ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) qualified and previously worked for Winter Rule, Chartered Accountants. Kevin has also played rugby for Redruth Albany.

The new Marketing Manager is Alan Smith, a man with 25 years experience in sales and marketing. Alan, who has lived in Cornwall for seven years, has a number of new marketing initiatives in the pipeline, including the planned launch of The Cornish Pirates 'Merchants Club' in March - for further details telephone 0845 270 3530 or email alan.smith@cornish-pirates.com