Devon and Cornwall will renew one of English rugby’s fiercest county rivalries when the Tamar Cup is contested once again on Saturday 4 April, with Brickfields, the home of Plymouth Albion, set to provide the stage. Kick-off is 2.30pm, and a packed, passionate crowd is expected for a fixture that never fails to deliver drama.

Few matches in the county calendar carry the history, pride and intensity of a Tamar Cup clash. Bragging rights across the border are always on the line, and both sides will arrive knowing exactly what this fixture means to players and supporters alike. It’s a game that goes beyond the result - this is about identity, tradition, and who gets to shout loudest until the next meeting.

Brickfields has become a fitting battleground for this encounter, offering a top-class venue and an atmosphere worthy of the occasion. Devon will be looking to harness home support and channel the passion of the Green and White faithful, while Cornwall will, as ever, travel in force, determined to spoil the party.

Expect a fast, physical contest, driven by uncompromising forward battles and backs eager to seize their moment. Tamar Cup encounters are rarely predictable, and that edge-of-the-seat uncertainty is exactly what makes this one of the highlights of the rugby calendar in the South West.

Supporters from both sides of the Tamar are encouraged to come along early, soak up the occasion, and play their part in what promises to be a memorable afternoon of county rugby.

As part of their preparations, Devon will take to the same Brickfields turf earlier in the campaign with a high-quality warm-up fixture against the Royal Navy on Wednesday 18 February, kicking off at 7.45pm. The match will provide a valuable opportunity for players to stake their claim and for supporters to get an early look at the squad as momentum builds towards the Tamar Cup showdown.