Quality of players at under-20 training makes selection tough, says Paterson
DEVON under-20 coach Lewis Paterson admitted the quality of players who attended two open training sessions has made it ‘very tough’ to select a County Championship squad. More than 50…
Read moreDevon Schools’ Under-16s open season with a win
DEVON Schools’ under-16 A team got their season off to a winning start with a 16-10 victory over Somerset A at Ivybridge RFC on Sunday. Two tries by powerful flanker…
Read moreNew main shirt sponsor for Devon teams
DEVON RFU have a new main shirt sponsor for their county teams. Exmouth-based glass and window centre MPS will have their company name on the front of all Devon playing…
Read moreEight Devon U18 players invited to attend final South West assessment day
EIGHT Devon players have been invited to attend the final South West assessment day in January. South West selectors have asked 40 players from seven different counties to attend a…
Read moreDevon Under-18s praised after win over Gloucestershire
DEVON Under-18s head coach Glenn Channing said this year’s players had been a credit to themselves, their county and their clubs after they ended their South West Counties’ fixtures with…
Read moreOkehampton and Brixham to host 2019 Bill Beaumont County Championships matches
DEVON RFU have confirmed the venues and kick-off times for their home 2019 Bill Beaumont County Championship matches. This year Devon have two pool home games, which will be played…
Read moreDevon referee Pearce handed first Six Nations match
DEVON referee Luke Pearce will take charge of his first Six Nations match in February. Pearce will officiate the Scotland v Italy match at Murrayfield on February 2. He will…
Read moreVenues and kick-off times confirmed for home Under-20 County Championship fixtures
THE venues and kick-off times for Devon Under-20s’ 2019 Jason Leonard County Championship home matches have been confirmed. The Green and Whites won promotion back to the top tier of…
Read moreDevon referee hailed as a ‘life-saver’ by Albion Ladies player
DEVON referee Dean Davies has been described as a ‘life-saver’ after his quick reactions while officiating Cullompton Ladies’ match with Plymouth Albion Ladies last month. Albion player Jessie Humber broke…
Read moreDevon RFU offering growth development funds for male 18-24 players
DEVON RFU are promoting a new strategy for maintaining and increasing participation in the 18-24 male playing group. Last year we spent £4,000 supporting women & girls rugby in many…
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