RUGBY NEWS - A brave effort from the Chiefs on the long trip to Worthing today. A 29 - 36 defeat but great heart shown to gain a try bonus point and a losing bonus point all from a side containing four of last years colts and one current colt, and 15 members of a squad of 19 coming through our home grown/junior ranks.

CLUB NEWS Sad News of the passing of Patrick Smoldon We are saddened to hear of the death of BRFC stalwart Patrick (Pat) Smoldon who passed away on Saturday 9th Dec in the NDDH aged 75yrs. Pat who had loyally served the club as Player, Committee man and Bar Manager for many years was admitted to hospital last Tuesday after a period of ill health and appeared to be recovering well when he died suddenly on Saturday afternoon. At this time the funeral arrangements are unknown and our condolences go out to his family and friends at this sad time.

RUGBY NEWS Barnstaple's man of the Match awarded by Barnstaple RFC President Trevor Edwards goes to Jarrad Hayler

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RUGBY NEWS - Tomorrow we renew acquaintances with Old Redcliffians for the final home National 2 league game of 2017, 2pm ko. Old Reds will no doubt prove yet another big test and of course we shouldn't forget they were the only team to win at Pottington Road during the season that ended with us winning promotion! So, a BIG day is on the cards tomorrow as we also host our annual Christmas Lunch with a full house off 150 expected. Vocal support from the Barum faithful means so much to the players and we hope for another large and loud crowd tomorrow. We will also be selling the 2018 club calendar in the bar. It makes a great present for Christmas and helps support the club so please try and grab a copy while you can! Further home entertainment is provided by the Colts who play host to Kingsbridge colts, 2pm ko. Look forward to seeing a huge crowd tomorrow. #feelthebarumspirit

http://www.barnstaplerfc.co.uk/news-calendar2/club-news/ RUGBY NEWS fund raising by Juniors at Tesco's

RUGBY NEWS - Excellent 27-15 away win for the Chiefs today on our first visit to Broadstreet. Coming from 15-0 down to win with the try bonus point. Huge last home league game of 2017 next week v Old Reds

RUGBY NEWS Peregrine Mears Architects Ltd Man of the Match is awarded to Chris Lowrie

RUGBY NEWS - After a three week break the Chiefs are back in action at Pottington Road tomorrow as we welcome Tonbridge Juddians RFC for their first ever visit, 2pm KO This is of course not our first meeting with Tonbridge as it brings back great memories of our trip to Kent in May 2015 when we won our place in National 2 in the playoff decider. We were well looked after that day by all at Tonbridge and are looking forward to returning the favor to all of their players, coaches and supporters tomorrow. Of course it goes without saying that we hope for another big and vocal home crowd to ensure they receive a warm Devonian welcome. The Tics are on their travels tomorrow with a Devon Merit table game against Devonport Services. A couple of final reminders. Don't miss your opportunity to buy a club 2018 calendar tomorrow, makes a great Christmas pressie, and if you haven't already make sure you book your spot for the traditional club Christmas lunch which will take place on the 9th December before the final home league game of 2017 v Old Redcliffians. #feelthebarumspirit