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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.

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

South West Fixtures 2022-23 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.

13 Jun 22

SW marks retirement of two long serving League Secretaries

At its annual meeting in Taunton on 22nd May, the South West Competitions Committee paid tribute to two League Secretaries who are stepping down after giving a combined total of over 35 years service to the Division.

Clive Drake joined the committee in 2001 and played a large part in integrating lower XVs into the structure of the SW over many years - a move which is now being adopted by leagues across the country from next season.

David Stevens, who was first appointed in 2006, has looked after leagues in both the east and west of the Division in his time on the committee.

Both were presented with a newly designed SW Shield as a mark of appreciation.

(L-R) Dave McAteer (Chair), Clive Drake, David Stevens & Bert Barker (former Chair)

24 May 22

Cornwall Tribute end of season presentations - May 2022

After a gap of two seasons a Cornish tradition returned on Friday 13th May - the Tribute end of season presentations at the St Austell Brewery.

Around 70 people attended to celebrate the successes of the past season.

After thanking the brewery for their continued support of rugby in the South West Cornwall League Secretary Denis Preece and SW Co-ordinating Secretary Mike Gee presented awards to the Cornish clubs who had won their leagues.

Cornwall 2 - St Ives

Cornwall 1 - Bodmin

Cornwall/Devon - Pirates Amateurs

Western Counties West - Wadebridge Camels

There was also the annual "You've earned it trophy" which is presented to the club who has not necessarily won on the field but has soldiered on despite everything.  This year's winner is Camelford, who received the award from Regan Cross of the brewery.

15 May 22

Tribute Team of the Month - February 2022

Berkshire Thatcham
Buckinghamshire Phoenix
Cornwall Truro
Devon Newton Abbot
Dorset & Wilts Colerne
Gloucestershire Cotham Park
Oxfordshire Faringdon
Somerset Old Sulians

Faringdon celebrate their February award.

Tribute Team of the Month - January 2022

Berkshire Crowthorne
Buckinghamshire Bletchley
Cornwall Veor
Devon New Cross
Dorset & Wilts North Dorset
Gloucestershire Lydney II
Oxfordshire Banbury
Somerset Clevedon

Crowthorne receive their January award.

2022 Transfer Deadline

The Transfer Deadline this season is Friday 18th February 2022, therefore all registration paperwork must be received by the following dates:

• Friday 11th February for standard 7-day

• 12 noon Friday 18th February for expedited

This means that all registration papers are present and correct by those times as any incomplete applications may result in the player missing the Transfer Deadline.

Full details can be found in regulation 14,

25 Jan 22

Mike Thomas

The South West has been saddened to learn of the death of long serving League Secretary Mike Thomas.

He joined the Competitions Committee in 2004 and has looked after Tribute Western Counties North in recent seasons.

He was also a dedicated servant to Clevedon RFC and latterly its President.

SW Chairman Dave McAteer said “It is a sad day for the South West and we send our condolences to his wife Ruth and family.  We shall miss his presence at our meetings and his quiet advice given in his delightful Welsh accent.”

14 Jan 22

 

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