RUGBY UNION FESTIVAL 2–5 APRIL 2027 — NORTH DEVON COAST
REVEL RUGBY DEVON
Surf, sand and rugby on the North Devon coast.
AGES U7–U16 · GIRLS & BOYS
Park stays run 3-night packages around the festival — the whole club stays together, and leaves the morning after the rugby.
THE WEEKEND
Devon is where the season opens — a long weekend where the beach is as much a part of the tour as the pitch. Teams roll in on Friday, lodges fill up, and by the evening the holiday park already sounds like one big club social.
Saturday and Sunday belong to the rugby: pool games in the morning, the sea air in your lungs, parents three-deep on the touchline. Then boots off, wetsuits on — the afternoons are for the surf, the pool and the park.
By Monday the minis go home with medals, the juniors with finals fought out, and everyone with a sunburnt nose and a story they'll still be telling at training in September.
WHAT'S IN THE WEEKEND
- Pool games under the April sun
- Beach afternoons and first waves
- Medals for the minis, cup finals for the juniors
- Showbar nights the parents talk about all year
READY WHEN YOU ARE
from £92 per person
Instant quotes are priced from this season's live availability.
THE FORMAT
HOW THE RUGBY
WORKS
Devon is played over two days, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 April 2027. Day one is a group format, and each team usually plays three to four matches; the exact format is set once entries close, so every team gets the best schedule. Matches are staggered across age groups so teams spend less time waiting and more time playing - squads typically play either in the morning or the afternoon, leaving the rest of the day free for the beach, the surf and the park.
Up to Under 11 the rugby is non-competitive, with medals for every player.
From Under 12 upwards, boys' and girls' sections alike, day two follows a similar staggered schedule with fixtures based on the previous day's results. Top-performing teams compete for the Revel Cup, middle-ranked teams for the Revel Challenge Cup, and lower-ranking teams for the Revel Shield, and larger age groups can have extra categories. Every team plays on both days against opposition of a similar standard, with medals for all finalists and trophies for the winners of each final.
Each age group has its presentation as soon as its rugby finishes, so nobody is left waiting around for the end of the day.
| AGE GROUP | SQUAD SIZE | MAX PLAY / DAY | FORMAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 7 | 4 | 50 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 8 | 6 | 50 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 9 | 7 | 60 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 10 | 8 | 60 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 11 | 9 | 70 mins | FESTIVAL — MEDALS FOR ALL |
| Under 12 | 12 | 70 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 13 | 13 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 14 | 15 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 15 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Under 16 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 12 | 12 | 70 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 14 | 15 | 80 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
| Girls Under 16 | 15 | 90 mins | COMPETITIVE — CUPS |
Playing times per World Rugby / union age-grade guidance. Cup count per age group depends on entries.
THE PARTY LIVES AT THE PARK
STAY & PLAY
The rugby is only half the weekend. The whole tour stays together on park — and once the boots come off, the evenings take over: fancy dress, karaoke, live entertainment and a dance floor full of teammates and parents. It's the part of the festival nobody plans for and nobody forgets.
PARKS SELL OUT BEFORE THE RUGBY DOES — EARLY CLUBS GET FIRST PICK
Sands Holiday Park
ENGLAND
FROM £92 PER PERSON
As the closest holiday park to Woolacombe Beach, our dedicated footpath to the beach will take you straight to the heart of Woolacombe through National Trust countryside…
“During the evenings, the Clubhouse is 'the' place to be for a great night of family-friendly entertainment.”
North Devon Resort
ENGLAND
FROM £160 PER PERSON
Ilfracombe Holiday Park is situated at the highest point in Ilfracombe, just a few minutes drive from the picturesque harbour. Enjoy unwinding in our thirteen-acre rural…
“Our venue showcases a great range of evening entertainment.”
THE WEEKEND
IN MOMENTS
EVERYTHING HANDLED
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ✓Entry Into Revel Rugby Devon Rugby Festival 2027
- ✓Medals For All In Non-Competitive Age Categories
- ✓Medals For All Finalists & Trophies For Winners At Each Final
- ✓Dedicated Revel Tour Manager, To Help You Through The Booking Process
- ✓Access To All Scheduled Rugby Matches
- ✓Onsite First-Aid Services Available During the Entire Festival
- ✓Comfort With Accommodation Included In Your Chosen Package
“This was by far the most well organised and excellently run festivals we have attended! Everything ran like clockwork - the communication was brilliant and most importantly the children had the most amazing experience with memories made!”
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