THERE are plenty of local derbies in the South West Peninsula League Premier West this season and two feature heavily in this week’s Post sports section.

Last Tuesday night saw Bude Town visit Launceston, while Friday evening saw the River Camel Derby between Camelford and Wadebridge Town.

Read about both games along with the rest of the weekend’s SWPL Premier West programme, including David Harrison’s report and pictures from Launceston’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Penzance on Saturday.

We also check in on the St Piran League where the respective Premier Division East and West sides are competing in the inaugural Tracy Banfield Cup.

Read about the first round games, including North Petherwin’s defeat by East Division league rivals St Mawgan.

There is also a round-up from the rest of the St Piran League East divisions, as well as news from the North Devon League and Halwill’s Devon and Exeter League Division Three clash.

Rugby wise there’s Dan Pearce’s report on Launceston Ladies’ victory over Bideford in the second round of the Women’s Junior Cup, while there’s also a preview of this weekend’s games as the men’s leagues return after a weekend off, including an interview with Launceston joint head coach Ian Goldsmith ahead of their trip to Brixham in Regional One South West (2.30pm).

There are plenty of pictures and a report from Launceston Cricket Club’s presentation evening last Friday night, while we also check in on the North Cornwall Table Tennis League following the second week of action and Bude Tennis Club’s Hurlingham tournament.

The Launceston and District Darts League saw their 1001 Cup played last Monday with Park Warriors coming out on top, while we also hear about Boscastle and Crackington Gig Club’s new event on the Sport In Focus Page on page 39, plus more including running, short mat bowls and golf.