England 'A'
England 7's
Barbarians FC
England Colts
Bristol Rugby
Coventry Rugby
Doncaster RFC

Derek Played his junior rugby at Avonmouth Old Boys before making starts at Bristol Rugby, Bristol Untied. He later went on to play for Coventry RFC before returning to Bristol Rugby where he captained the club. Derek featured for Doncaster RFC as a player coach.

Derek is pictured 2 May 1994: Derek Eves the Bristol Captain holds the trophy and a can of Worthingtons Best Bitter after his team's victory in the Worthington National Tens Final against Wakefield at Kingsholm in Gloucester, England.