BRIDPORT kick-off the season with a home fixture on Saturday against newly-promoted Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew (3pm).

New club captain Tom Gamwell says that pre-season training has gone well with assistance from Gareth Tomson, who is the RFU county coach for West Dorset.

This Dorset & Wilts South Two fixture is then followed on Saturday, September 18 by the opening ceremony of the 2015 Rugby World Cup with England playing their first match of the campaign against Fiji (8pm).

The club are actively embracing the occasion by showing all of England’s pool games followed by every match in the knockout stages, culminating in the final on Saturday, October 31.

The fun will kick-off on September 18 at 5pm with tag and skill sessions for juniors followed by a free hog roast for the players prior to England’s opening game. All are welcome to attend.

Bridport welcomes all fans to go and cheer on England at their televised matches and, at the same time, welcoming any newcomers to support the Blues during the 2015/16 season.

Full details of the Blues’ fixtures can be found at pitchero.com/clubs/bridport