Brixham RFC updates 02.04.26

Come and join us tomorrow, Good Friday for the deciding leg of the Reg Brewer Cup when the U21’s take on Torquay U21’s at Astley Park at 2.30 pm

Unfortunately, we lost the first leg 29 to 24, so we need to win by six points or more to keep the Reg Brewer Cup.

Tune in next Tuesday to Torbay Radio on 107.9fm or by asking your smart speaker to play Torbay Radio between 9.30 and 10.30 am to hear volunteer coordinator, Pat Stokes chatting to club member and radio host David Gledhill on the Community Champion Show.

Brixham RFC updates 27.03.26

Unfortunately, the Crusaders game scheduled for tomorrow is off because Plymstock Oaks cannot raise a team, but that’s OK, they cannot now be caught in the league, which means promotion!. Congrats all.

The 1st XV are, however, at home to St Austell with a 2.30 pm kick off. See you there.

😂 Comedy Club is Back – Bring 5 Mates, 6th Goes Free

Comedy Club is Back at Brixham RFC 🎤

After a brilliant sell-out first night, our Comedy Club returns on Friday 24 April — and we’ve worked closely with our booker to get the right mix of acts for the room.

If you’re looking for a proper night out with friends, this is it.

😂 The Line-Up

We’ve got a strong mix of experienced stand-ups ready to bring the laughs:

  • Ian Murphy
  • Jeremy Flynn
  • Kate Robb
  • Michael Legge

🔥 Make a Night of It

We’ve introduced a couple of great offers to make this an easy decision:

👥 Group Offer
Buy 5 tickets, get a 6th FREE
Perfect for couples, friends or a group night out — and we’ll make sure you’re all seated together.

🍺 Members Bonus
All members receive a FREE drink on arrival (just bring your membership card)

📅 Event Details

Brixham RFC Comedy Club
📍 BTA Room
📅 Friday 24 April
🍻 Danny Irvine Bar open from 7pm
🎟 Tickets £20 (18+)

🎟 Book Your Tickets

These nights work best when the room is full and buzzing — and tickets are limited.

👉 Book now:
https://shop.beyonk.com/5g0np73e/experiences/le74bath

👍 Final Word

If you came to the first one, you’ll know how good the atmosphere can be.
If you didn’t — this is your chance to be part of it.

Get a group together, get it in the diary, and we’ll see you there.

Bar Price Notice

Dear Members,

March 2026

Over the past two years, the Executive and Finance Committees have worked hard to protect members from rising costs. We have absorbed significant increases wherever possible and focused on improving efficiency before considering any changes to pricing. The new deal with St Austell Brewery last year has gone a long way to enabling us to keep prices as low as possible.

However, the reality is that costs continue to rise at a level the club can no longer fully absorb.

We are therefore giving advance notice that bar prices will increase from 1st April. The new pricing structure will be published towards the end of this month.

Why This Is Necessary

1. Supplier and Wholesale Increases
Brewery prices, duty, wine suppliers and general wholesale costs have all risen materially. Inflation means many products cost more simply to allow us to stand still.

2. Utilities
This is a big one for us. Commercial electricity and gas are significantly higher than historical levels. Water too has jumped hugely.

3. Staffing Costs
The National Living Wage increase coming into force this April (close to 10%) has a direct impact on our operating costs and on what it takes to serve members responsibly and professionally.

What We Are Doing

We are not simply passing on costs. The Committee continues to:

  • Negotiate supplier terms and monitor market pricing
  • Invest in energy efficiency and smarter usage
  • Review opening hours and operational models to balance access with sustainability
  • Drive new revenue initiatives to strengthen the club’s long-term position

Our responsibility is to ensure Brixham RFC remains financially stable, well-maintained and vibrant — not just for this season, but for the future.

We understand that price increases are never welcome, particularly in the current climate. But protecting the long-term health of the club is essential. Strong clubs are built on sustainable decisions. Rest assured, Brixham RFC will continue to provide some of the cheapest bar prices in Brixham.

We thank you for your continued support and loyalty.

Yours sincerely,

Ken Rudge

Club Treasurer

From Chris Forster Chairman Brixham RFC – Devon Cup Final

To all Brixham Rugby Club Members & Supporters, all who were at Astley Park yesterday and also those of you from across the country and wider around the world.

I would like to take a little time to reflect and to say thank you to everyone for all of your fantastic support.

Yesterday was an incredible day for all at Brixham RFC. A very competitive game played and a wonderful demonstration of local Rugby and what the Devon Cup really does mean to clubs that care about this great competition in Devon; this is one of the oldest cup competitions in the country.

I am sure that we would all want to say huge congratulations to JJ, Chairman at Exmouth RFC, the club, their supporters, and especially the team that won the Devon Cup yesterday. You were the better side on the day, and deserved the win.

To our Captain, Jordan Watson, and all the INCREDIBLE Brixham team, ‘Thank You’. We know that you ‘Left Nothing on the Park’ and that you did the club proud. To Adam, Richard, John, Barry, Pete, Dan and all the support team, thank you for all your hard work in preparing the team; once again we are so thankful to each of you.

We would like to thank and acknowledge VX-3, our match sponsors and all other sponsors who supported us so well before and on the day.

On behalf of all those who enjoyed the day, (although maybe not the result), we want to say, how incredible ALL the volunteers are that worked so hard. What you all contributed was absolutely fantastic. I would love to name all of you, but I know I would unintentionally leave some out, so please forgive me, that I don’t. Just to say that at Brixham RFC we are so proud and pleased to have so many volunteers that are prepared to give their own time and support the ‘Fishermen’ at Brixham RFC.

Finally, I want to pay a special tribute to Pete Cox, Bar & Functions Manager, and ALL the bar, cleaning and catering teams that worked so hard and delivered so well to all of us.

Once again a big thank you to YOU.

Chris Forster

Chairman

Brixham RFC

Brixham RFC updates 12.03.26

A big game this weekend at Astley Park when the 1st XV take on Exmouth in the prestigious Devon Cup Final.

The team is on form, but they need your support, so please come along and raise the roof.

We have only ever won the Devon Cup four times in our history, this Saturday we aim to make it five!

Introducing the Brixham RFC 1875 Club Lotto

We’re excited to launch The 1875 Club – the brand new monthly lottery supporting Brixham Rugby Football Club.

For just £10 per month, you’ll be entered into our monthly club lottery, with great prizes and the chance to support the future of the club we all love. (You can enter up to 10 times for each draw at £10 per entry.)

Proceeds of the lottery will be used to invest in club facilities including upgrades to the main bar areas downstairs.

🏆 Monthly Prizes

🥇 £150 Cash

🥈 £50 Cash

🥉 £50 restaurant voucher for The Smugglers (Mon–Wed)

📅 Our first draw takes place on the evening of 14th March.

JOIN ONLINE OR USING FORMS FROM CLUB BAR

– If you join online using a credit or debit card, you’ll be entered immediately and will be in the first draw.

– Direct Debit paper forms will take a little longer to process and may miss the upcoming draw.

👉 Find out more and join here: https://brixhamrfc.co.uk/1875-club-lotto/

£10 a month.

Great prizes.

Supporting the future of Brixham RFC.

If you’re not in it… you can’t win it.

#1875Club #BrixhamRFC #SupportYourClub #ClubLottery

Brixham RFC Updates 27.02.26

Crusaders are playing the Old Technicians at home tomorrow, kicking off at 2.30 pm. It would be great to see you there.

The Colts XV are away to Totnes Colts XV in the Devon Bowl semi-final, kicking off at 1.30 pm and on Sunday, Sirens have a home game kicking off at 2.30 pm against Teignmouth.

Champion Volunteering Team

Volunteers at Brixham RFC have won the Volunteering Team of the Year in the second Torbay Community Champion Awards organised by Torbay Communities and the Torbay Weekly.

Announcing the awards at a ceremony in Bay Church, Paignton, compere, Jim Parker, editor of the Torbay Weekly, said: “The volunteer groups within Brixham RFC play a key role in ensuring that the rugby club can function and grow as a community-based entity and as a significant, ongoing, profitable commercial business.

Brixham Rugby Football Club is more than just a sporting club—it is the beating heart of a proud and resilient town. The volunteering efforts across the club provide a safe, friendly and positive environment for people of all ages and backgrounds to thrive individually and as part of a team.

The club is a lively hub of sporting activity, featuring rugby, darts, euchre and social events, and offers a comprehensive structure that caters to players of all ages and abilities. The club’s future remains a top

priority, as evidenced by its four senior rugby teams, a Colts team, thirteen youth sides for both boys and girls, and a dedicated Rugby Cubs programme (for ages 3 to 6). Over 300 players represent the town

each week. Additionally, the inclusion of a walking rugby team shows the club’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity. The club is very much a part of the fabric of the local community, and its facilities/resources are used by a number of local community groups and charities, such as the RNLI, LooseHeadz and Slimming World Meetings.

To run Brixham RFC, more than 175 volunteers come together at various times of the week to ensure the club runs smoothly.”

Congratulations to each and every one of them!

The award was presented to Bryan, Julie and Chris by Michelle Pugh from the category sponsors, Wollens Solicitors.