Exeter TAG Rugby

Following the very sad news, Stef’s family and friends have shared that they warmly welcome anyone who would like to join them in celebrating his life on Friday 28 August. Please see the details below.

It is with very great sadness indeed that I must inform you that our much loved fellow TAG player Stef Archer has passed away. Stef has been coming to our Friday TAG evenings for well over a decade and was not only a great player ( he recently represented Poland in Rugby League) but also a great, and very well loved personality. I shall always remember him as someone who always played in a positive and sporting spirit and brought his own unique blend of rugby and humour to our evenings. I know I speak for all who knew him that he shall be very much missed and we send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Just a quick message to say our TAG Season (our 21st) kicks off again on Friday 11th September 2026 at the Exeter Arena 7 – 9.00pm.

If you can’t wait to then, then don’t forget Dylan is a TAG session every Wednesday evening at the Recreation Field, Village Road, Christow EX6 7NG.

Hope you are enjoying the good weather and look forward to seeing you in September.

Awards & last night’s TAG – Great evening to finish off our TAG season last night and though we didn’t quite hit the dizzy heights of our hottest temperature we have ever played in (30.5℃ in June 2022) 29℃ was certainly warm enough.
This heat seemed to have a real positive impact on our more senior players where the likes of Paul G,, Nigel J, Colin E., Dave U, Ken L. & Richard V. all appeared to be moving with such freedom, grace & speed ……. bit like one of Nigel’s classic cars once the engine oil had warmed up!

Many a good try scored last night but the one that shall for ever live in my memory was Colin’s grubber kick through a tight knit defense to score a most brilliant individual try --- Dovey, watch out!

2025 – 2026 TAG Rugby Awards which were presented last night went to the following:

Top Attendee (we had 25 sessions in total this season)
Male; Lewis U. – 24
Female; Emma B. – 15

Most Improved Player of the Year Award went to Olli S. for a record, 2nd year in a row! At this rate he will be playing for England in 5 years’ time!

Spirit of TAG Rugby Award went to a very well-deserved Emma B.

Congratulations to all of them and hope you all have a very good summer and I look forward to seeing you in September back at the Arena for the start of what will be our 21st Season.

PS Don’t forget there is the Christow TAG that Dylan S. runs happening every Wednesday evening throughout the summer.

Attached is an archive image of Colin demonstrating his kicking skills back in the days of our Darts Farm Summer Festivals --- you haven’t lost it Colin.

To my knowledge there are no local heat warnings in place for today so TAG is ON TONIGHT (26th June).

Exeter Athletic Rugby Club (EX5 1AF) 6.30pm start. Please come suitably equipped.

Last session of the season. Bar will be open after.

No previous experience or membership required, just turn up with your kit and join in, open to anybody aged 16+. Cost £5/player.

Hope to see you there.

Due to the current heat warnings in place will make a decision about tomorrow evening’s TAG (26th June) by lunchtime tomorrow.

Friday TAG – Last but one of our Friday TAG tomorrow evening (19th June) before our summer break. Exeter Athletic Rugby Club (EX5 1AF) 6.30pm start.
No previous experience or membership required, just turn up with your kit and join in, open to anybody aged 16+. Cost £5/player. Hope to see you there.
Also, if you haven’t done so already, could you please let me know your nomination for this year’s ‘Spirit of TAG Rugby Award’. You can do this by sending me a PM, emailing [email protected] or in person. Closing date is Sunday June 21st. Thank you.

Spirit Of TAG Rugby Award - As mentioned last night, with 2 weeks to go before our summer break, could you please give it some consideration who you would like to nominate for this year’s ‘Spirit of TAG Rugby Award’ and let me know by a PM, email [email protected] or in person by June 21st. These are the previous 3 winners of the award along with the other awards which will be announced at our last session.

Winner of Spirit of TAG Rugby Award – picked by the players
2022 – 2023 – Paul Goodwill
2023 – 2024 – Cat Mills
2024 – 2025 – Dan Parker

Most Improved Player Award - picked just by me.
2022 – 2023 – Nathan Underhill
2023 – 2024 – Oli Flexman
2024 – 2025 – Oli Sugden

Top Attendee of the Year (picked by the computer!)
2022 – 2023 (tot. No. of sessions = 31)
Male = Nathan Underhill & Dan Reed = 29
Female = Rebecca Higginson = 24
2023 – 2024 (tot. No. of sessions = 27)
Male = Lewis Underhill – 27
Female = Cat Mills - 23
2024 – 2025 (tot. No. of sessions = 28)
Male = Dave Underhill – 27
Female = Nat Wilson - 17

Attached is a pic of last years winner Dan Parker.

Have a good weekend and hopefully see you next Friday.

TAG is on tomorrow (12th June), Exeter Athletic Rugby Club (EX5 1AF) 6.30pm start.

No previous experience or membership required, just turn up with your kit and join in, open to anybody aged 16+. Cost £5/player. Hope to see you there.

2 more sessions to go after tomorrow.

TAG is on tomorrow (5th June), Exeter Athletic Rugby Club (EX5 1AF) 6.30pm start.
No previous experience or membership required, just turn up with your kit and join in, open to anybody aged 16+. Cost £5/player. Hope to see you there.