Pirates pipped at the death in thrilling meeting against Oxford
POOLE Pirates were involved in another thrilling final-heat decider, but this time came out on the wrong side as they were pipped 45-44 by Oxford Cheetahs.
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Chief sports writer at the Bournemouth Daily Echo, covering all sport including AFC Bournemouth and Poole Pirates.
Chief sports writer at the Bournemouth Daily Echo, covering all sport including AFC Bournemouth and Poole Pirates.
POOLE Pirates were involved in another thrilling final-heat decider, but this time came out on the wrong side as they were pipped 45-44 by Oxford Cheetahs.
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