- New and improved competition structure in 2018
- 2 brand new clubs and 2 clubs re branding.
- Participant numbers in the region will more than double for 2018
- A new concept for finals day
- Champions to take part in 2018 Harry Jepson Trophy
The 2018 South West Rugby League season gets underway this weekend, with teams from Cornwall to Dorset all set to take part.
The South West Rugby League Management Committee met in January to finalise plans for the season ahead.
It is never to late nor to old to pick up a rugby ball.
— Tarka Storm RLFC (@TSRLFC) May 18, 2018
Why not come along to our training sessions every Tuesday and Thursday.
7-9pm
At Barnstaple RFC.
For more information please contact us via email at tarkastormrlfc@gmail.com#Jointhestormâš¡#MagicWeekend#rugbyleague
Cornish Rebels, Dorset County Giants, Saltash Essayons, Tarka Storm and Teignbridge Trojans will form the region's five-team league, while Exeter Centurions are looking to take part in friendly matches this year as they look to consolidate under new leadership.
Round one sees Saltash Essayons travel to Tarka Storm, while Dorset County Giants head to Cornish Rebels.
Meanwhile a 'Magic Weekend' takes place at Newton Abbot RFC in week two, with Teignbridge Trojans clashing with Saltash at 12pm, Tarka Storm taking on Cornish Rebels, 2pm kick off, and Dorset going head-to-head with Exeter Centurions at 4pm.
There will be silverware to play for this year as South West Plate and Challenge Cup titles are on the line, with the Cup winners entered into the 2018 Harry Jepson Trophy.
Find out more about South West Rugby League HERE.
Featured image credit: Teignbridge Trojans RLFC.
