The Crusaders are flying this season and maintained their place at the top of the league with a resounding win over Plympton Victoria last weekend.
However, this Saturday, they need your support as they turn their attention to the Devon Cup with a home fixture against Barnstaple with a 2.30pm kick-off. Entry is £2 and the game is sponsored by Brixham Youth.
The Colts XV are also playing Tiverton Colts on the top pitch with a 2pm kick off.
Rugby tonight
Join us tonight when Brixham Albion take on Torbay Sharks at Astley Park with a 7.30 pm kick off.
This weekend
Brixham 1st XV (currently fourth in the league) are at home to Matson on Saturday (Nov 16th) and the Crusaders (top of the league) are away to Plympton Victoria.
FALLEN COMRADES
On Saturday, 9th November, before the Crusaders game, we will be unveiling a plaque dedicated to the memory of those members of our club who made the supreme sacrifice and laid down their lives during World War 1
· William Ash was killed on the trawler Courtier in January 1916. He is buried in Brixham.
· Joseph Jeffrey was in the Gloucestershire Regiment and was killed in July 1918. He is buried in Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy
· Ernest Vass was in the Devonshire Regiment and was killed in July 1916. He is buried in the Serre Road Cemetery No.2, Beaumont-Hamel and Hebuterne, France
· Jack Sharp was in the Royal Artillery and was killed in August 1916. He is buried in Nasiriyah, Iraq.
· W Boyce, who is not listed on the Brixham War Memorial and no details of his death are known.
There will then be a short remembrance ceremony on the pitch before the kick-off.
the 1st XV are away this weekend at Lydney with a 3 pm kick off, but there is still a game at Astley Park on Saturday when the Crusaders take on Old Technicians 1st XV with a 2.30 pm kick off. The Colts are also at home on Friday evening kicking off at 8 pm against TeignEx XV.
Anniversary Exhibition
A reminder that the exhibition of the club’s 150-year history runs from 10 am to 4 pm and 6-9 pm tomorrow and from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday in the Danny Irvine Room.
The website history, which will be updated throughout the year has three new pieces, 1900-1939 in more detail, 1945-1969 in more detail and Ray Gardner’s piece written to mark 100 years of Brixham Rugby published in 1975.
We have a home game against new to the league team, Marlborough, tomorrow, which kicks off at 2.30 pm. Thanks go to sponsors, Goodmans Financial Planning.
Crusaders are away at Ivybridge, kick off also 2.30 pm
In other news, Bryan Pitman was honoured at the Torbay Community Champion Awards ceremony at the Redcliffe Hotel in Paignton yesterday, where he won the Health and Wellbeing Champion category for his work with Looseheadz. Well deserved.
His nomination read: “About 4 years ago, Bryan set up the Brixham Rugby Club’s Looseheads mental health well-being group after a tragic incident when one of the first team players took his own life at the age of 34 because of Mental Health and other issues.
Bryan now has a large team of volunteers who work with him in all sections, from the youth to the senior teams and the wider club. He has through educating, communicating, sharing and encouraging all players and visitors to the club to be much more open about their own mental health.
He has inspired us all to be proactive and NOT to be ashamed of sharing how we feel.’
Keith Ellis RIP
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Keith Ellis. He sadly died on Monday after battling cancer and associated illnesses. He was an absolute fighter right to the end, and we couldn’t be prouder of him as a husband and father.
Keith played rugby for Redruth, Truro, and Paignton 3rds, and then he became a corporate sponsor and avid supporter of BRFC for many years.
The service will be held at Torquay crematorium at 14:30 on the 14th November, then onto Brixham Rugby Club to celebrate his life. Jodie, Emma and Ant say all are welcome.
Sadly, the Crusaders’ game scheduled for tomorrow at home is off. Kingsbridge are a no-show, so the Crusaders now have an away game at New Cross, kicking off at 3 p.m.
The 1st XV are away at Ivybridge, also a 3 p.m. kick off.
We are pleased to announce our NEW ”Winter Robe Bundle” which has been added to our Club Shop. This new bundle will be available to buy in both adult and youth sizes and offers a saving of more than 25%.
We expect very high demand on this so get your orders in quick!
Brixham RFC – VX3 (vx-3.com)
The 1st XV are at home tomorrow against Exmouth with a 2.30 pm kick off. Thank you to match sponsors Helvetia Global Solutions Ltd and Maritime International Solutions (Insurance Brokers) Ltd.
Crusaders are away to Torquay, kick off 2.30 pm.
Not surprisingly, an evening with Martin Johnson is now SOLD OUT; however, there is a waiting list should you wish to join it.
A quick reminder about the PAST PLAYERS CELEBRATION on Saturday, 26th October 2024 from 1 pm Buffet Lunch followed by Brixham v Marlborough (K.O. at 2:30 PM)
As lunch will be provided, please let us know that you will be attending by contacting: Sean Irvine 07809 152031 seamus15bm@gmail.com, Matt Caunter 07813 751384, Ian Onslow 07747 788580 or Bryan Pitman bryanpitman33@btinternet.com
An evening with the rugby legend Martin Johnson on January 24th 2025 at the Berry Head Hotel.
Tickets are now on sale from the club bar ( please note ticket sales Mon to Fri only, not at the weekend). For corporate tables of 10, please contact Bryan Pitman 07803120401.
Don’t delay, it will sell out very soon.
Sadly, both of Saturday’s senior games are off.
The 1st XV’s home fixture in the Devon Senior Cup match has been cancelled because Ivybridge 1st XV are unable to raise a side, which means Brixham 1st XV have been awarded a walkover win. They will now advance to the next round of the Devon Senior Cup.
The same goes for the Crusaders, as their Devon Second XV Cup round against Bideford was cancelled, resulting in a walkover win for Brixham.
