Events/News

Salcombe
v
Totnes
28th March 2026

Emotions were high at Twomeads on Saturday, with a chance at silverware on the line for the 5 handled cup that has been out of reach for the Crabs in over 20 years. Salcombe needed a fast start against a strong Totnes team determined to make sure that they retained the cup. And Totnes brought it. Penalised at the breakdown and communication errors saw the Crabs 17-0 down inside as many minutes and it was starting to look like it was going to be a long afternoon. 

Realising Totnes were here to play, was the wake up call Salcombe needed. Now starting to fire, the Crabs needed a quick response. Forcing a scrum penalty, the resulting driving maul and James Lake powered over the line to get Salcombe on the board. Extras not added. Slick hands from the kick return and Adam Squire went in, in the corner. Extras added from Lee Clarke. Toby Woods was next on the board, having swapped from his usual position of hooker to scrum half chalked up another try with his usual darting runs meaning Salcombe went into the break 19-17. 

Looking to keep the momentum building, Ciaran Mattocks with an exceptional solo effort also extended the lead. Extras added by Clarke. Salcombe didn’t have it all their own way, with Totnes clawing back the deficit but the momentum was still with the home side. With Totnes starting to concede penalties, they were eventually reduced to fourteen then thirteen. With plenty of space now available the Crabs wasted no time in exploiting it. Stretching the visitors from coast to coast fly half Jon Squire was able to keep the scoreboard ticking after finding a small gap in the Totnes defence. Extras added by Clarke. 

James Lake again was able to cross the white wash for the second time from close range, and captain Jay Hannaford also went under the posts after an impressive run and offload from Kieron “Sunny-Bill” Clarke. Only one lot of extras added. 

Salcombe’s final try came from the moment of the match winner Adam Squire cut through Totnes defenders and with a collision that rattled the windows at Twomeads took out the final defender allowing returning Matt Gibbons to also get on the score sheet. Extras added from Clarke. Man of the match went to Jamie Laban for his outstanding all round performance. 

This was a game played in the best spirit of rugby and filled with emotion and expectation as veteran player, and past captain Lee Clarke was taking to Twomeads for the final time before hanging up his boots and retiring. SRFC thank you for your service and loyalty over the years. 

The team would also like to thank the bar staff and The Victoria Inn for the post match hospitality. Next weekend is Easter where the current 1st team face off against the veteran players of past and previous years.