Land Rover Premiership Cup

London's Calling for youngsters from Ivybridge and Plymstock Albion Oaks after they successfully booked their place at this season's Aviva Premiership Rugby final.

The two teams will represent the Exeter Chiefs at the home of English Rugby after they triumphed in their respective age groups at the recent Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup.

Ivybridge overcame rivals Falmouth to take the honours in the Under-11s section; whilst Plymouth Albion Oaks were victorious in the Under-12s age group as they overcame Withycombe.

The two teams were among 500 children to take part in the grassroots tournament, which was held this year by the Chiefs Community department at Exhibition Field, home to Exeter Saracens RFC.

As one of 12 tournaments held across the country by all top flight clubs, the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup - which this year was attended by Chiefs first team stars Craig Mitchell, Jack Nowell, Jason Shoemark and Stuart Townsend - continues to grow in stature and allows young rugby players to showcase their skills and capabilities in a professionally run environment.

In addition, the Land Rover Spirit of Rugby Award, which goes to a player who demonstrated the values of rugby, was given to Sidmouth Under-12s youngster Will Kennaugh.

Chiefs' Community Development Manager, Marc Dibble, hailed the success of the annual tournament saying: "Each year the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup continues to get bigger and better for us. Not only were we able to host over 500 children on the day, but I would say there were at least the same amount of coaches, parents and supporters watching on the sidelines.

"Again we were able to bring together teams from across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset and allow players to showcase their talents and to take on teams they might not normally face.

"Our thanks must also go to officials at Exeter Saracens RFC for allowing us to stage the tournament at their ground."

 



 

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