DEVON’S representatives in the national cup competitions now know who they will face in their opening games. Kingsbridge will be Devon’s representatives in the RFU Intermediate Cup after finishing fourth in Western Counties West last season. They have been handed a home tie against their league rivals Wadebridge Camels in […]

CREDITON RFC’s Paul Harris was honoured at Twickenham on Saturday for 50 years of service to his club. Harris received an RFU President’s Value the Volunteer Outstanding Contribution Award from England head coach Eddie Jones following Saturday’s win over Australia, where he was a special guest, enjoying pre and post […]

THE semi-finals of the Devon Junior Cup have now been confirmed after Buckfastleigh and Exeter Athletic won the final two quarter-finals on Saturday. Buckfastleigh overcame Dartmouth 25-0 at home thanks to 15 points from Harry Laity from a try, two conversions and two penalties, and a try apiece from Scott […]

DEVON RFU’s volunteer trip to Twickenham to watch England play Japan has been hailed as a success. The county took a party of 31 to rugby HQ on Saturday for the third Quilter Autumn International. Every club in Devon was invited to nominate someone who they thought deserved some recognition.  […]

DEVON RFU are taking a group of volunteers to Twickenham on Saturday to watch England play Japan as part of the county’s commitment to rewarding people who give their time and effort to clubs. For the second year running, Devon asked every club in the county to nominate someone who […]

ILFRACOMBE RFC are delighted to have reached the Devon Junior Shield final. The Devon Merit Table club booked their place by beating high-flying Devon One side Exeter Saracens 18-12. “We are very happy,” said Ilfracombe spokesman Leo Cooper. “We beat a team from the league above, who have only been […]

NatWest RugbyForce is back for 2019 with clubs now invited to register online.  The 2019 NatWest RugbyForce weekend will take place across June 22 and 23 and should be another great event bringing the rugby family and local communities together. NatWest RugbyForce offers a unique and carefully crafted programme for grassroots […]

DEVON Under-18s have named a squad of 24 players for their county warm-up match against Cornwall RFU at Ivybridge RFC on Sunday (2pm). Devon have a wider training squad of 38 players, which shows their strength and depth. “It’s really pleasing to see the players wanting to play for Devon […]

DEVON Schools’ Under-16s have named their 2018/19 training squad following recent trials. Dates and venues for training will be announced shortly. The county’s game will be held in January and February.  The match dates are as follows: January 6, 2019 – Devon U16s v Somerset U16s at Ivybridge RFC January 20, 2019 […]

DEVON’S Sara Cox will break more new ground this weekend when she becomes the first women to referee a Premiership Rugby Cup game. Cox will take charge of Wasps’ Sunday afternoon clash at the Ricoh Arena with Northampton Saints. She will then follow that up by heading to France to […]