Our 2024 Big Devon Bash was a huge success. We had over 100 teams, 200 games and more than 3,000 people, attend over the two days on the early May bank holiday weekend. Thank you to all those who helped make the weekend a memorable experience for all involved and a massive thank you to Ivybridge Rugby Club who hosted the event.
The festival got under way on the Saturday with the U12 – U15 age groups all battling it out to be crowned winners of the cup, plate and bowl. Well done to all the winners – results are below.
| Age Group | Winners | Runners-Up |
| U12 | Cup – Bridgend Athletic
Plate – Ivybridge |
Cup – Ebbw Vale
Plate – Beddllwynog |
| U13 | Cup – Maesteg Celtic
Plate – Winchester Bowl – Ivybridge |
Cup – Barkers Butts
Plate – Pill Harriers Bowl – Clifton |
| U14 | Cup – Bridgend Athletic
Plate – Ivybridge Bowl – Bath |
Cup – Westcliff
Plate – Wadebridge Camels Bowl – Gravesend |
| U15 | Cup – Broadstreet
Plate – Gravesend Bowl – Brentwood |
Cup – Canterbury
Plate – Derby Bowl – Wimborne |
On Sunday we welcomed all the minis to Ivybridge, together with a bit of rain, which didn’t dampen the spirit of the players. The U7 – U11 age groups took part in the spirit of rugby awards, which is voted for by the squads themselves for the team they feel is most deserving for performance on and off the pitch, sportsmanship, respect and positive encouragement.
These were awarded to Ivybridge (U7), Towcestrians (U8), OPM (U9), Whitchurch (U10 & U11).
When the groups weren’t playing rugby they also had the opportunity to take full advantage of the facilities at their holiday parks and activity centre keeping them entertained off the field as well!
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone again for their continued support, with a special thanks to Ivybridge RFC for being excellent hosts once again.
The dates for our 2025 Big Devon Rugby Bash have now been confirmed as 2nd – 5th May 2025.
If you wish to join us for our 2025 Big Devon Rugby Bash, please click here for more details.
