DARTMOUTH and Torquay Athletic can both boast a World Cup winner in their ranks following England’s win over Australia in the World Deaf Sevens.

Karl Caunter, a former Dartmouth captain, was a member of the England squad that defeated the Aussie 45-5 in Japan to lift the cup.

And Matt Barlow, who plays on the wing for Torquay Athletic, was another member of the world-beating squad.

En-route to the final in Toyko, the England team defeated holders Wales 19-12 in the last four.

Meanwhile, Dartmouth RFC’s 1st XV dipped to a 28-24 defeat last time out in a Devon Two encounter with Plymouth Albion.

The game ended eight minutes early due to an injury to a player that meant stopping the game while an ambulance was called. The player, Ryan Heighway, recovered sufficiently to avoid a trip to hospital.

Dartmouth had Argaum on the back foot when the game was called off, which left them wondering what might have been?

The Riversiders’ try scorers at Argaum were Ryan Burrows, Will Varney, Lian Hitchcock and Reg Varney. Will Bancroft booted two conversions.

Click here to read our interview with Karl prior to the tournament.