The following clubs are part of a Devon Cup Competition game due to take place this weekend.

Clubs – Barnstaple, Topsham, Oakhampton, Ivybridge, Plymstock Oaks, Honiton, Torquay, Exeter Saracens, South Molton, Plymouth Argaum, Withycombe, Totnes, Salcombe, Crediton and Sidmouth Sidmouth

Please find attached a copy of the Match Card for your use. PLEASE may I request that the HOME team send the signed and completed card to myself, Chris Forster via WhatsApp or text message on 07831287530 or via Email – cups@devonrfu.com. This must be sent by the close of play on Saturday the 8th of February

Senior Cup – Barnstaple V Topsham.  Senior Shield – Oakhampton V Ivybridge.

Intermediate Cup – Plymstock Oaks V Honiton, Torquay V Exeter Saracens. Intermediate Plate – Cullompton V South Molton

Junior Cup – Plymouth Argaum V Withycombe.  Junior Bowl – Totnes V Salcombe

Second Team Shield Semi-Final – Crediton V Ivybridge

Second Team Cup quarter Final – Cullompton V Sidmouth

Please note the following is taken from the Cup rules.

REPLACEMENTS

All league games are played under the league rules for replacements, A maximum of five replacements for the semi-finalsand for the finals it is increased to seven. FOUR players in the squad should be qualified to play in the FRONT ROW in the semi-finals, and the final it is increased to FIVE.
In the event that a team has no suitably qualified front-row replacement at the start of the game, then the offending team shall forfeit the game. In the event that a team has complied with the regulation relating to front row forwards and runs out of replacements, the referee will order the game to be continued with non-contested scrums. In such cases, the offending team shall drop a player but must still continue with eight players in the scrum.

RESULTS / MATCH RESULT CARDS

Results of ALL matches, will be taken from match cards that
will be issued by the Devon Competitions Administrator (If we can get them onto
GMS we will), also the relevant Competition Administrator MUST be notified by
6pm on the day of the match. It is the responsibility of the home team
officials to report the correct result, including the number of tries scored by
each team.

PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

All players must be bona-fide members of the club and should be on the GMS database
A player who has played for a club in any round of ANY competition may not play for another club in any of the competitions in the same season.
Any club with any doubt concerning the eligibility of a player shall apply to the Devon RFU Competitions Sub-committee for a decision which shall be binding on that club.

Finance.

With all games, the gate receipts should be shared by both teams (No expenses are to be taken out)

The gate receipts for all the finals including income from the sale of programmes shall be divided equally between Devon RFU Ltd and the two participating clubs after deduction of charges for the match officials and the costs of producing a programme. The secretary of the home club shall be responsible for submitting draft arrangements for the match to the competitions secretary for approval by the sub-committee and within 14 days of the match being played for submitting to the Hon. Treasurer of the DRFU a balance sheet showing all receipts, permitted expenditure and distribution of income.
Clubs should ensure that a realistic charge is made for spectators attending the matches. Matches should be considered as ALL PAY. In the event that a Club does not have the facilities to enable a gate to be charged, the Devon RFU reserves the right to change the venue to an alternative ground where such facility is available.

Good luck to all Teams this coming weekend.

If you have any questions, please contact myself on Mobile – 07831287530 or Email me on cups@devonrfu.com

Many thanks

Chris Forster

Chair & Administrator