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Salcombe 7s
this years winners were Savills 7s

Salcombe 7s Tournament Report

Twomeads played host to a superb day of rugby sevens yesterday as Salcombe RFC welcomed teams from across the region and further afield for a fast‑paced, good‑natured, and brilliantly supported tournament. With over 600 spectators lining the pitch throughout the afternoon, the atmosphere was electric from the first kickoff to the final whistle.

Across 18 matches, the crowd were treated to end‑to‑end rugby, big individual moments, and a level of sportsmanship that summed up everything great about community sevens. The weather delivered exactly what we’d hoped for: blue skies, warm sun, and a perfect surface for running rugby.

Pool Stages: Tries Everywhere

The pool rounds set the tone early, with high‑scoring fixtures and some standout performances:

Baby Rhinos and Bredon Star RFC made an immediate impression with fearless attacking rugby and a willingness to play at full tempo. The Baby Rhinos came together in loving memory of Seb Tooke and did the original Baby Rhino proud in both their games and the support they brought along throughout the day. SRFC would like to sincerely thank them and welcome them into the 7’s family.

Stonegate Barbarians and Thameside Tornados completed Pool B and produced some of the most physical contests of the day.

In Pool A, Salcombe 7s, Clifton Ale Blazers, Savills 7’s and Sporting Blues 7s kept the scoreboard operators busy with a string of high‑energy matches. Salcombe’s speed merchant Tom Langley entertaining the home faithful with some long range scoring.

A special mention must go to Devonport Services’ “Sporting Blues 7s”, who stepped in at the last minute to complete the draw. Their commitment ensured the tournament ran smoothly, and they delivered some cracking rugby on top of it.



The semi‑finals brought the intensity up another notch. Sporting Blues 7’s and Bredon Star both earned their way into the Plate Final, while Savills and Stoneygate Barbarians progressed to the Cup Final after two fiercely contested semis.

The Plate Final was a thriller, with the Devonport side edging Bredon Star 19–17 in a match that swung back and forth until the final play.

The Cup Final saw Savills take on Stoneygate in a high‑quality contest, with Savills ultimately lifting the trophy after a 15–14 victory to secure the title in their 3rd visit to Salcombe 7’s.

Both Thameside Tornadoes and Baby Rhinos deserve huge credit for their first appearance at Salcombe 7s. They brought energy, enthusiasm, and a brilliant attitude throughout the day. Their players mixed with supporters, stayed for the duration, and added real value to the tournament culture we’re proud of at Twomeads.

From the volunteers on the gate and BBQ’s, to the referees, players, and supporters, the entire event showcased the best of grassroots rugby. The standard of play was excellent, the spirit was even better, and the sunshine didn’t hurt either.

Salcombe RFC would like to thank every team who travelled, every supporter who turned up, and everyone who helped make the 2026 Salcombe 7s a standout day on the local rugby calendar.

Roll on next year.