The Cornwall Badminton first team sponsored by Frame Homes (SW) Ltd accounted for Hampshire third string by nine rubbers to six (two points to one), at Pool School last Sunday writes John Tresidder.

The Duchy have to date accrued an eight points for the season - ahead of expectations - in Regional Division Three.

This promising state of affairs consolidated Cornwall's position and should provide a good cushion for survival in a strong division.

Cornwall Vets Over-50 team have reached the Yehlex Inter-County championship finals to be staged at the Telford International Sports Centre on April 8/9.

The team, with the two international Bobs - Northcott and Bell on board - emulated the Duchy's U-45 success in 1996 when they became the SW of England champs at Poole, Dorset.