Exmouth Rugby Club's 1st Team triumph with 65-14 victory

The match began with Chew Valley showing promise, challenging the Exmouth defence early on.

Despite this, Exmouth managed to score first, with George Meadows successfully converting a penalty at three minutes.

Lewis Geran then crossed the line for an early try.

However, Chew Valley responded with a try from Joe Cowell, which was converted by George Chapman, putting the score at 8-7 in favour of Exmouth.

As the first half progressed, Exmouth found their rhythm.

Dave Bargent added a try, followed by a second try from Lewis Geran.

With two conversions from Meadows, the score at halftime stood at 22-7.

Coach and players noted that a few missed opportunities could have increased their lead further.

The second half saw Exmouth dominate the match.

Fin Marks kicked off the scoring right from the restart, marking the beginning of an impressive performance that saw him score two tries.

Fin Marks (Image: Brian Westaway)

Charlie Gibbings contributed significantly as well, completing a hat trick.

Additional tries from Jake Inglis and Oli Cave, along with four successful conversions from Meadows, solidified Exmouth's commanding lead.

The visitors struggled to keep up and had to deal with disruptions, including the loss of their front row players, which led to uncontested scrums.

Despite their challenges, Chew Valley managed to grab a consolation try from Dean Brooker, which Chapman converted.

The game concluded with the final score of 65-14 in favour of Exmouth.

Exmouth's performance highlighted their strength in depth, with solid contributions from all players.

Bobby Pond made his 1st Team debut off the bench, and Joe Harris, returning to the starting lineup, showcased his abilities on the field.

Match Day sponsor Baines & Co awarded Fin Marks the Man of the Match accolade, presented by Mike & Bongo Baines.

Coach and fans alike praised his performance, with many calling Gibbings' three-try effort a remarkable display.

The following week, on Saturday, October 26, Exmouth Rugby will travel to St Austell RFC.

The coaching team and players aim to fine-tune their strategies before the match.

In other news, the Exmouth Rugby Quins, Nomads, and Colts had a challenging day on the road, with all teams facing stronger opponents.

The Quins faced Devonport Services 2nd XV, the Nomads took on Crediton 3rd Team, and the Colts played against Torquay.

Despite the losses, all players put in a commendable effort.

A special mention goes out to Crediton for loaning players to help ensure their game went ahead.

Meanwhile, the Exmouth Rugby Women are still awaiting the start of their season.

Their first two games were cancelled due to extreme weather and a waterlogged pitch.

Their next match is scheduled for November 10, when they will travel to face Brixham Sirens.

As Exmouth Rugby continues to build momentum, both the men's and women's teams look forward to their upcoming challenges and hope for good weather conditions that will allow them to play.