THE new league rugby season kicks-off this Saturday (September 3) with all four local sides in action.

Newly-promoted Taunton begin their South West Two (W) campaign at home to Exmouth, while Wellington entertain Falmouth in the Cornwall and Devon League.

Minehead, who won promotion back to the Somerset Premier, start at home to Chard, while Wiveliscombe, relegated to Somerset One, host Martock.

For a full preview and squads for the first match see this week's County Gazette (September 1).