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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

Tribute Team of the Month - December 2022

Berkshire Bracknell III
Buckinghamshire Risborough
Cornwall Wadebridge
Devon Dartmouth
Dorset & Wilts Supermarine
Gloucestershire Thornbury
Oxfordshire Littlemore
Somerset Imperial

Thornbury celebrate their award.

Tribute Team of the Month - November 2022

Berkshire Crowthorne
Buckinghamshire Amersham & Chiltern II
Cornwall St Austell
Devon Tamar Saracens
Dorset & Wilts Bradford on Avon
Gloucestershire Clifton II
Oxfordshire Bicester
Somerset Cheddar Valley

St Austell receive their award.

Tribute Team of the Month - October 2022

Berkshire Tadley
Buckinghamshire Farnham Royal
Cornwall St Ives
Devon Crediton
Dorset & Wilts Corsham
Gloucestershire Stroud
Oxfordshire Oxford Harlequins III
Somerset Chew Valley II

Corsham receive their award.

Allan Townsend

The South West has learned, with sadness, of the death of former League Secretary Allan Townsend at the age of 89.

Allan died on Tuesday 8th November 2022. He retired as a SW Official in 2018 having served as a League Secretary for various leagues since 1990. Since stepping down he had continued to follow the workings of the SW from the touchline and was always prepared to offer the benefit of his vast experience if asked.

As a player he made nearly 200 appearances for Gloucester in the early 1960s as well as playing for Bournemouth, Frome and in Bath and Aldershot (during his national service).

The SW offers its condolences to his family and many friends.

Allan pictured with former SW Chairman Bert Barber in May 2018

11 Nov 22

September 2022 Tribute Team of the Month Awards

Berkshire Rams IV
Buckinghamshire Marlow
Cornwall Saltash
Devon Tavistock
Dorset & Wilts Marlborough
Gloucestershire Matson
Oxfordshire Witney
Somerset Castle Cary

Berkshire's Rams IV receive their award.

Electronic Match Card support - Sep/Oct 2022

Details of support for completing match cards is here.

01 Sep 22

Start of 2022/23 season – Ground Conditions

Given the hot and dry weather conditions in some parts of the country, the RFU recognises that there is understandable concern around the state of pitches, associated player safety and readiness for the start of the competitive season. The situation is undoubtedly varied across country with some regions more serious than others. Given the desire to get players back and matches on in a safe environment as the sport rebounds from COVID, but with the weather set to remain hot and dry in some areas, the RFU in conjunction with the relevant Organising Committees (adult female/adult male/age grade) will assess the situation at regular intervals over the next 7-10 days and where necessary provide further updates to the game during this period.

As it stands, there is no plan to postpone scheduled league/cup fixtures broadly across regions from the first week of the season, and it is a club’s (or school’s, college’s, university’s) choice whether to deliver rugby activity at the present time, in line with current regulations. Consideration as always should be given to ground conditions and player readiness. Further communication and guidance will be issued next week.

11 Aug 22

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