Sadly it is another quiet weekend at Astley Park with no 1st XV game and the Crusaders match against Wadebridge has been called off because they can’t raise a team.
However, there are always the last of the Six Nations games which will be showing on the screens in the clubhouse on Saturday.
Next weekend there are some tickets (available behind the bar) left for the pie and mash meal before the Crusaders game against Totnes.

Brixham RFC

Dear Members and Supporters,

After careful consideration and extensive discussions with our players, rugby management, and directors, we have made the difficult decision to withdraw our First Team from this year’s Devon Cup competition. As a result, Saturday’s match against Sidmouth will now be played as a league fixture, allowing Sidmouth to progress to the Devon Cup Final against Barnstaple next weekend.

Traditionally, the Devon Cup Final should take place at the end of the league season. However, due to circumstances beyond our control, this is not the case this year. Despite our repeated requests for an alternative date, these have been declined.

As a club, we are just three games away from achieving something historic—playing at Level 4 national rugby for the first time in Brixham RFC’s 150-year history. As a senior rugby management team, we believe we must do everything possible to stay focused on this goal.

Had we progressed past Sidmouth on 8th March, we would have faced Barnstaple with a depleted squad due to injuries and player unavailability, putting both performance and player welfare at risk. The following weekend, we travel to Royal Wootton Bassett for another must-win fixture. When we played them at home, it was an extremely close contest, and securing an away victory with a bonus point is essential. We then face Launceston at home, where another bonus-point win will be crucial. If we succeed in these three fixtures, we will win the league and secure the promotion that our players, staff, and supporters deserve.

This decision was not taken lightly. As a club, we are immensely proud of our Devon roots and our commitment to the Devon Cup. We fully understand that some may feel disappointed, frustrated, or let down by this outcome, and for that, we sincerely apologise. However, given the circumstances, we firmly believe this is the best course of action.

We welcome open discussion, and any member of our senior rugby or strategy team would be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Thank you for your support.

Regrettably, the first team from Plympton, Victoria, has withdrawn from the match due to be played at Astley Park tomorrow, and as a result, the Crusaders game for this Saturday has been cancelled. While this is not the outcome we hoped for, we will be granted a home walkover and awarded five league points.
The 1st XV are away to Matson 1st XV with a 2.30 pm kick off, which means the only game now being played at home is the Colts XV vs TeignEX Colts, which has a 1pm kick off.

One to look forward to..

The rearranged Devon 2nd Xv Cup, Crusaders vs Barnstaple 2nd xv today will have to be rearranged again as the pitch is waterlogged.

The Crusaders are at home tomorrow for a weather affected rearranged game against Barnstaple 2nd XV which kicks off at 2.30pm

The Colts are away playing Tavistock Colts, also kicking off at 2.30 pm.

Apologies, this should have been included in the earlier email

The 1st XV continue their campaign tomorrow, just one point clear at the top of the table. They take on Lydney 1st XV with a 2.30 pm kick off. Thanks to match sponsors Brixham Trawler Agents.

The Crusaders, meanwhile, who are one point adrift with a game in hand, are away to Old Technicians 1st XV with a 2.30 pm kick-off.

And finally, Monday, February 17th, is the 40th anniversary of Brixham beating Bath! Read more about it here.

The 1st XV are away tomorrow at Marlborough with a 2.30 pm kick off, and at Astley Park, the Crusaders take on Ivybridge 2nd XV at 2.30 pm.
The Colts are also at home on the top pitch where they take on Tavistock XV at 2 pm.

An evening with Martin Johnson
As part of Brixham RFC 150th celebrations, an evening with Martin Johnson was held at The Berry Head Hotel.
More than 180 guests enjoyed a three course dinner and were entertained by rugby legend Martin Johnson, with the evening hosted by former Exeter Chiefs player Chris Bentley.
Proceeds from the evening, which included an auction, raffle and other fundraising games, have raised money towards the club’s 150th Legacy fund. This fund will help develop and deliver benefits to local schools and the community and to enhance the social and match day facilities at the club.
Check out all the pictures here

Come and join us at Astley Park tomorrow when the table topping 1st XV take on Royal Wootton Bassett with a 2.30 pm kick off.
The Crusaders are away to Totnes 1st XV

Dan Parkes to become the new  DOR for Brixham Rugby Club.

Brixham RFC, are pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Parkes as the New Director of Rugby for the 2025/26 season.
As we  are already planning for the next season, we are pleased to announce that we have appointed Dan Parkes as our new Director of Rugby from the end of this playing season in May.
Dan is no stranger to Brixham Rugby Club.  He spent a very successful period as Head Coach a number of years ago.During this period, as Head Coach, Brixham won the Devon Cup and we achieved promotion into the league we now play. Dan then went on to be the head coach at Plymouth Albion.
Dan brings a lot of local knowledge and experience to the role. he will work with Adam Thomas as our Head Coach, and all senior coaches from the Crusaders and Colts, and lead the development of rugby at Brixham RFC.
Whilst he will not officially start until the end of the season, when he finishes coaching the Colts team at Plymstock Oaks, he will be supporting us with recruitment over the next few months as we look forward to the new season.
As we look to the future, we are pleased to have someone of Dan’s quality, and I know that he is happy to return to the club that has a very special place in his heart. Dan will be supported by a newly formed Rugby strategy group, made up of Directors of the club and former players.
Chris Forster, Chairman

And finally…
The Sirens are recruiting. Please help spread the word!

Riding high at the top of the table, the 1st XV are at home tomorrow against Ivybridge with a 2.30 pm kick off as usual.
A big thank you to A & P Wood Services, The Gig Club, Rowdy’s Roof, Roy Williams and guests, The Odd Jobbers and The Tributeers ,who have stepped up to sponsor this game.
The Crusaders are away to Kingsbridge 2nd XV.