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Tribute Team of the Month - September 2023

Berkshire Tadley
Buckinghamshire High Wycombe
Cornwall Hayle
Devon Plymstock Albion Oaks
Dorset & Wilts Melksham
Gloucestershire Lydney II
Oxfordshire Faringdon
Somerset Taunton II

Taunton receive their award from League Secretary Nick Robins.

Travel Funding - 2023-24

The Community Game Board (CGB) have reviewed travel grants ahead of the 2023-24 season.

Several options were considered, but the preferred option will prioritise funding for teams travelling to and from the mainland, as well as those travelling significant cumulative distances on the mainland at Regional 1 and below in the Men’s game and Championship 1 and below in the Women’s game.

For onshore mainland travel grants, teams who meet certain cumulative long distance mileage thresholds will be funded on a sliding scale.

Unlike the last 2 years, there will be no application process in place for these grants. Teams who have qualified for travel grants will be notified this week (10-15 July).

12 Jul 23

South West Fixtures 2023-24 released

The fixtures for the new season have now been released and can be viewed here.

Please note the details in the latest newsletter and don't forget to confirm your NLC details as requested.

12 Jun 23

SW League Structure - 2023-24

The structure of the SW Leagues for next season can be found here.

Work is continuing on the fixtures and a release date will be announced shortly.

30 May 23

Cornwall celebrates success

Clubs from across Cornwall met at St Austell Brewery on Friday 28th April to recognise a successful season, which saw four of them win their leagues in the English Clubs Championship.

Camborne - winners of Regional 1 Tribute South West

The award was presented by Jake Hockin of St Austell Brewery (left) and Bert Barber, League Secretary (centre)

Success in the Papa John's Men's Community Cup meant neither St Austell (champions of Regional 2 Tribute South West) and St Ives (Counties 2 Tribute Cornwall) were able to attend as they had travelled east to prepare for their semi finals the following day.

However Perranporth were there to collect their award for Counties 3 Cornwall.

The award was presented by Alex Henderson of St Austell Brewery (left) and Lee Maher, League Secretary (right)

Falmouth were presented with the You've earned it award after persevering throughout their league programme despite losing all 22 games.  They did enjoy late season success by reaching the semi finals of the Papa John's Cup.

The South West is again grateful to sponsors St Austell Brewery for hosting the evening and their continued support of rugby in the South West.

30 Apr 23

Tribute Team of the Month - February 2023

Berkshire Hungerfoed
Buckinghamshire Marlow II
Cornwall Bodmin
Devon Kingsbridge
Dorset & Wilts Cricklade
Gloucestershire Fairford
Oxfordshire Wallingford
Somerset Martock

Wallingford celebrate their success.

Tribute Team of the Month - January 2023

Berkshire Reading
Buckinghamshire Buckingham II
Cornwall Pirates Amateurs
Devon Tiverton
Dorset & Wilts Wimborne
Gloucestershire Bristol Aeroplane Company
Oxfordshire Henley III
Somerset Bristol Harlequins

Bristol Harlequins receive their award.

Papa John’s Men’s Community Cup - 2022-23 - Complete Draw

Full details about the competition, including the complete draw and funding arrangements can be found here.

21 Mar 23

Papa John’s Men’s Community Cup - 2022-23 - Regional 1

The draw has been made for the Regional 1 level of the Papa John’s Men’s Community Cup.

Details can be downloaded here.

The draw for the other levels will be made next week.

14 Mar 23

Phil Langford

The South West has been informed of the death of former League Secretary Phil Langford.

Phil, who was 82, was on the SW Competitions Committee representing leagues in Devon from 2010 to 2015.

As a player he lined up for Old Centralians in Gloucestershire before moving to the West Country where he became a coach at Exeter. He was then one of the founders of Wessex RFC (now Exeter Athletic).

The SW sends it condolences to his wife and family.

27 Feb 23

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