July 1st 2009

Leon Pohe, a 34yr old Maori from Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, who has played rugby league in Wellington, has been appointed assistant community coach

Besides his involvement with the Cornish Pirates, Leon is a sports development coach at St. Ives School, and has also played rugby for his present hometown of Hayle.

Last Friday morning Mike and Leon took a tag rugby coaching session at Cape Cornwall School; where they were joined by former Pirates prop forward Peter Cook.

The coaching was provided through the link between the Cornish Pirates and the Penwith Sports Partnership, and formed part of the school's activities week.