WORLD Cup Fever will be coming to Crediton sooner than most people think.

Not only will Crediton Rugby Club be flagging up the Rugby World Cup, which will hold games across the UK, including Exeter, from Friday, September 18 to Saturday, October 31, it is planning to show matches on the big screen in its newly refurbished clubhouse and it is also planning some fun events.

Flags from the countries taking part are due to decorate Crediton High Street as part of the celebrations and shops and businesses in the town are being asked to decorate their windows.

FUN DAY

Before the Rugby World Cup matches begin, a Family Fun Day will be held at Crediton Rugby Club off Exhibition Road from 12 noon to 4pm on Sunday, September 6.

There will be a tug of war competition (enter a team on 07749 395772), a bouncy castle, barbecue, Spinning Jenny, Gladiator Dual (13 years and over), coconut shy, hoopla, rugby kicking competition, Splat the Rat, face painting and flag tattoos, Wet the referee, baked potato van and much more.

There will be free entry and all are invited to attend and catch World Cup fever!

MATCHES

On the big screen in the clubhouse will be shown the following and all are invited to attend:

Friday, September 18 – The Opening Ceremony and England v Fiji 8pm Kick Off (Bar open and food available from 6pm).

Saturday, September 26 – England v Wales 8pm KO “Knights slaying the Dragons” (fancy dress optional), bar open from 1pm, Welsh stew £3 or Free if you dress as an English Knight or Welsh Dragon.

Saturday, October 3 - England v Australia 8pm KO “Aussies Rules” (fancy dress optional), bar open from 1pm, free burger or hotdog if you wear Aussie themed clothing.

Saturday, October 10 – England v Uruguay 8pm KO “True English Spirit” (fancy dress optional), bar open from 1pm, sausage and mash/chips, free for those dressed as English Aristocracy/England supporter.

Saturday, October 31 – World Cup Final Day 4pm KO, Local 7’s Touch Rugby Tournament at Crediton RFC, Trophy and Plate prizes, Ever Fancied playing “Touch Rogby?”, open to everyone. To enter a team email: [email protected] or call 07749 395772 before October 25. Each team to have two females and two under 18’s. Games start at 11am, showers and food provided afterwards. Stay and watch the World Cup Final on the big screen and soak up the atmosphere.

During the special screen showings there will be a chance to be a VIP and bids on seats in the prime viewing areas can be made. There will be waiter/waitress service throughout the game.

There will be a Happy Hour on selected drinks until the first try of the game is scored. There will also be a draw.

Crediton RFC is proud that it has seven club members acting as volunteers for the Rugby World Cup matches at Sandy Park, Exeter and one volunteer at Twickenham.

Crediton RFC has four adult teams, 10 junior sides including two girls teams and it is known throughout the country.

It is always keen to encourage new people to join the sport as players, spectators or volunteers.