DPP Programme

What is the DPP?
CLICK HERE to access the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy DPP General Information handbook.
The Developing Player Programme is a national programme managed by the RFU and delivered locally in partnership with the RFU, Regional Academy and Constituent Bodies.
The DPP is player centred, development driven and competition supported with the wants and needs of young players at its core. Putting player enjoyment and rugby's core values first and foremost, the ambition is to ensure young people enjoy the game for longer and into their adult years. The DPP will help players find the right pathway to follow in the game, whether that is into professional rugby or long-term participation at a level appropriate to them.
The Exeter Chiefs DPP is the first stage on the academy pathway, it is a development led environment and allows basic principles to be introduced to the players.
Devon Based DPP Centres
If you are interested in attending Devon Regional DPP sessions or would like further information, please contact your regional coach using the following links:
- DPP West Buckland - Head Coach: Andrew Beacham North Devon
- DPP Exwick Hub South (formally DPP Cranbrook) - Head Coach: Marcus Webb South Devon
- DPP Exwick Hub - Head Coach: Paul Harvey East Devon
- DPP Keyham - Head Coach: Paul Todd West Devon
Below are the clubs linked to each DPP Centre but a player can attend a different centre if they school / live in a different area to where they play their club rugby.
DPP West Buckland
Barnstaple RFC
Blundell's School
Bideford RFC
Okehampton RFC
South Molton RFC
Tiverton RFC
DPP Keyham
Totnes RFC
Kingsbridge RFC
Devonport Services RFC
Ivybridge RFC
OPM RFC
Plymouth Argaum RFC
Plymstock Albion Oaks RFC
St Columba & Torpoint RFC
Tavistock RFC
DPP Exwick (East)
Crediton RFC
Exeter Athletic RFC
Exeter Saracens RFC
Exmouth RFC
Honiton RFC
Sidmouth RFC
Topsham RFC
Withycombe RFC
DPP Exwick (South) - formally DPP Cranbrook
Brixham RFC
Cullompton RFC
Newton Abbot RFC
Paignton RFC
Teignmouth RFC
Torquay RFC
Cornwall Based DPP Centres
For Cornwall DPP enquiries, please contact Matthew Birbeck
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