Age Grade Girls

Girls’ Rugby in Devon: Growing Stronger Together

Female rugby continues to thrive in Devon, with a fantastic network of clubs, a well-structured fixtures calendar, and a dedicated support team providing guidance and assistance to girls' rugby sections across the county.

Our Mission

We are committed to building a sustainable and progressive structure for girls' rugby, ensuring continued development and playing opportunities at all levels. Our key objectives include:

  • Expanding the Game – Supporting the formation of new girls' teams and helping existing clubs grow through player recruitment, retention, and funding opportunities.
  • Enhancing Competition – Providing a clear and inclusive calendar of fixtures and playing opportunities tailored to all team sizes.
  • Creating a Support Network – Offering regular points of contact for club managers and coaches to share feedback, seek guidance, and collaborate.

How it works

Devon currently boasts 31 active clubs with girls’ sections across U12's, U14's, U16's, and U18's. Girls of primary age (U11's) typically play alongside boys, but are now eligible to play with U12 girls rugby without the need of a playing up form, if they want to.

Fixtures are organised before the season begins. Our U18's have a League with Cornwall teams, U16 have both a League and Cup but is continually developing to provide the best playing opportunities we can offer with U14's having a waterfall tournament promoting coming together and enjoying the game.   The U12's have a series of cluster games which give them an opportunity no matter the size of their team to get together with others playing a variety of flexible formats from x10 to full 15 depending on numbers, skills and drills are also available on these days.  Clusters are available for U14's and U16's too. These flexible events allow clubs with smaller numbers to join forces and compete in various game formats, such as 10s, 12s, 15s or half-pitch matches.

This dynamic approach ensures that every club in Devon has the opportunity to take part - whether through traditional 1v1 fixtures or by joining cluster events. Our aim is to maintain consistent playing opportunities, balanced competition, and an outstanding player experience for all involved.

Get involved

If you or your daughter are interested in playing rugby, there’s a place for you!

Find a Club Near You or reach out to your local club to learn more.

Speak to your school’s PE department—there may even be an opportunity to start an after-school rugby club!

Join us in growing the future of girls' rugby in Devon!

Tracey Driver

Devon Girls Lead