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The Godfathers, or they were originally known 'The Avenging Disco Godfathers', were formed in the summer of 1997 at Exeter University by the original Dons, Garth Hannaford, James 'Porky' Halcro Johnston, and David Ayres to play in the Exeter University 7's of that year.

The ethos behind the Godfathers has always been to entertain both on and off the field with the emphasis on the legendary Godfather nights out.

In the very first year of playing the Godfathers did both in controversial style earning the Godfather motto 'Odernit dum metuant' after a mass brawl broke out in their first ever game.

Formed initially to play in sevens tournaments throughout the south west the Godfathers have always prided themselves on exhibition sevens played by an invitational team or all ages shapes and sizes. Whilst many of the players have strong west country roots the Godfathers are now a truly cosmpolitan team with players coming from far and wide to play.

After domestic sustained success the Godfathers have expanded their boundaries in recent years by winning the Hamburg 7's in 2006, the Warsaw 10's in 2008 and coming 3rd in the Romanga 7's in Italy in 2007 and the Flanders 10's in 2009. As well strong performances in both local and national 7's tournaments the Godfathers have also entered teams into touch rugby tournaments and ending up winning the Old Bristolians touch tournament!

The Godfathers can also boast a formidable alumni of players including former England captain and 7's specialist Pat Sanderson and fellow England caps Alex Sanderson and Matt Moore as well as rugby league caps Kevin Ellis and Barrie John Mather and current Laos superstar Will Luangrath!

This year the Godfathers will once again be touring and playing in as many tournaments as possible so if you run a tournament or are interested in playing contact us!

And remember 'Odernit dum metuant'.