This course is being held at Bodmin RFC on Sunday 9th July. If you book up to 4 weeks prior to the course then it’s free.
Booking will need to be done via GMS, see course requirements.
England Rugby Mentoring Award
Cornwall U.20 side picked to face Kent in final
CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 The Jason Leonard Cup Final.
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2022 comes to a finale when they take on Kent in the final of the 2022 Jason Leonard Cup. The team travel to the home of premiership Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium on Sunday 1 May with a 1715 kick off time.
CRFU President John Sumnall said “These young guys had a 7-hour coach journey to play Lancashire in front of a very partisan home crowd at Wigan RUFC. Both teams gave their all in a pulsating match which saw Cornwall emerge as winners following the final whistle. I would like to record my thanks to all our sponsors, and for the effort that the coaches, medics, backroom staff have put in throughout the season which has brought about this appearance in the final. It is fantastic to see so many different clubs represented over the season, with 12 different clubs represented in the final team, we thank them for their support to enable these fixtures to be played”
Cornwall started their campaign with a narrow win over local rivals Devon 25 – 24, before travelling to Dorset & Wilts where they were comfortable winners 7 – 64 which meant they topped their pool and gained a home quarter-final. The quarter-finals were played at Camborne RFC with a home win 36 -17. The semi-final saw a 24 – 28 win over Lancashire which sees Cornwall earn their place in the final.
Coach Rich Kevern said – “This is the culmination of 6 months hard graft, and the boys deserve their place in the final. Following the win against Lancashire we have had one training sessions and the guys need to be ready from the off for this important game. Kent have had some impressive wins, and their semi-final victory over Yorkshire was on paper, an upset. We have played Kent a few times in the last few seasons, and we know they are a strong, well organised outfit. Over the season we have had a squad of between 50 / 60 players and unfortunately only 22 can be in the squad for the final. Everybody who has been involved has played a vital part in getting us to the final and although they will be disappointed, they should also be very proud to be part of an impressive squad. Everybody involved would also like to record our thanks to the CRFU management board for their continued support to enable us to progress within this competition”
Cornwall Captain Ethan Pearce-Cowley said, – “It doesn’t get any bigger than this! Most players will never experience a county championship final yet here we are. As a team we have proved time and time again what we are capable of, and plan to approach the final in the same way we have done the whole campaign. Off the back of an away semi-final win, the team is looking in great form and I’m excited to see what we can deliver at Sixways. As usual I’m backing us, and have full confidence in the team to get this last job done’’
Kent won their away pool game v Hertfordshire 19 – 56 before a home victory v Sussex 36 – 12 to top their pool. Their home game in the quarter-final v Devon saw them emerge as 33 – 29 winners, before winning their home semi-final v Yorkshire 31 – 13 which they won to take them into final.
The CRFU Hon Sec Terry Williams said, -” This is a fantastic achievement for these guys to reach the final of this national RFU competition. It is a real shame they do not get the opportunity to run out at Twickenham, but it is still being held at a premiership ground. The work that goes into organising everything that goes into these competitions at a local level is immense, and although they have been in training since November, planning started back in July. Everybody involved are volunteers who give up their time to support the future rugby stars of Cornwall”
There will be marketing and sponsorship opportunities with the Under 20’s team and matches, any individuals or companies that may be interested are asked to contact Colin Hatch in the first instance.
Email – hatch0348@btinternet.com
Mob – 07967725368
Bill Hooper
Cornwall RFU Assistant Hon Sec 25/04/22
Cornwall U20 v Kent U20
Sunday 1 May @ Sixways Stadium 1715 kick off
Cornwall Squad
| 1 | Ethan Pearce-Cowley (Captain) | Cinderford |
| 2 | Tyler Dower | Camborne |
| 3 | Declan Prowse | Camborne |
| 4 | Jago Sheppard | Redruth |
| 5 | Toby Osborne | Pirates Ams |
| 6 | Jack King | Camborne |
| 7 | Freddie Trewin | Helston |
| 8 | Archie Pilcher | Pirates Ams |
| 9 | Joe Tanswell | Penryn |
| 10 | Sam Walker | Exeter Uni / Falmouth |
| 11 | Lachlan Surridge | Camborne |
| 12 | Jamie Stanlake | Cardiff Met |
| 13 | Harry Andrewartha | Redruth |
| 14 | Lewis Bostock | Truro |
| 15 | Harry Larkins | Camborne |
| 16 | Matt Pritchard | Falmouth |
| 17 | Archie Rolls | St Austell |
| 18 | Pat Walton | Penryn |
| 19 | Connor Triggs | Truro |
| 20 | Joss Pascoe | Truro |
| 21 | Adam Hall | Redruth |
| 22 | Joe McCarthy | Camborne School of Mines |
| Travelling Reserves | ||
| 23 | Rowan Lawrence | Falmouth |
| 24 | Cameron Leigh | Redruth |
| 25 | Josh Anderson | Truro |
| 26 | George Hutchinson | St Austell |
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Tyler Gendall, Adam Kevern, Brad Howe
Team Manager Colin Hatch, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical cover – Sam West + Neville Curnow
Kit – Paul Hurrell, Photographer Simon Bryant, Match Day filming David Burrows, Multimedia – Kevin Bishop
Crawshay’s – the Camborne Connection
CAMBORNE & CRAWSHAY’S – A CONNECTION STRETCHING BACK 99 YEARS
On Saturday 30th April Cornwall take on Crawshay’s as part of the Welsh Invitational Club’s centenary season celebrations at Camborne (3.00pm kick off).
There can be no more fitting venue for this fixture than the Recreation Ground as the Cherry & Whites’ relationship and shared history with Crawshay’s stretches back some 99 years.
Where did this relationship begin?
In Spring 1922 the Camborne 1st XV travelled to Plymouth to take on Devonport Services. On arrival the match programme contained a reminder to the home supporters that rugby visionary Captain Geoffrey Crawshay was to bring a Welsh International XV to Devonport to play its inaugural match on Saturday 22nd April.
Spotting an opportunity to add an attractive fixture to the calendar a Camborne official enquired whether contact could be made with Captain Crawshay to extend the visit to take in an extra match should they return in the following season.
The rest as they say is history and on Monday 23rd April 1923 the 2nd annual Crawshay’s tour was to include a match against Camborne. This was to continue in an extraordinary run of 32 fixtures taking place every year (excepting an enforced break of 11 years spanning the 2nd World War & post war period) up to and including September 1964.
Camborne 13 – Crawshay’s 20 – Monday 23rd April 1923
Pictured below in this grainy image are the home players and officials on this historic occasion.
For the record books the Camborne line up was G. Rogers, R Parnell, L Hammer, P Collins, A Gregor, R Hamblin, J Adams, W T Warren, J Laity, J Carter, G Thomas, F Lee, L Clymo, W Mayne, C Clymo.
It should be noted that Camborne in the early 1920’s began a decade of domination of Cornish rugby. Of the team that April day full back George Rogers, wing Reg Parnell, centres Phil Collins & Leonard Hammer, fly half Rafie Hamblin, prop Bob Warren and back row Walter Mayne are still regarded as among the greatest players ever to don the Cherry & White jersey.
Camborne ‘s finest hour against the tourists
On 11th April 1927 Camborne crowned a great season by recording their solitary victory against the star studded Crawshays XV triumphing in front of a big crowd at the Recreation Ground.
All the scoring took place in the first half with George Rogers kicking a monster penalty goal, prop Jim Carter crashing over from a lineout and finally powerhouse Bob Warren storming over from 25 yards for the match winning try that Phil Collins converted.
Folklore has it that the Crawshay’s international full back Ozzie Male didn’t make too much of an effort to stop the on rushing Warren preferring to stay in one piece for his own safety and ensuring he was able to continue his international career. If so the choice paid dividends as he went on to captain Wales in the following season!
After the game Captain Crawshay in his speech generously heaped praise on the Camborne players, giving special mention to the play of full back George Rogers and considering the performance of centre Phil Collins the finest he had seen.
Captain Geoffrey Crawshay’s ethos and talented teams
Geoffrey Crawshay (pictured below) was a remarkable rugby pioneer with a goal of selecting a handful of current international players and combing them in a team with talented youngsters from across a range of Welsh rival clubs.
He led his team on tour for more than 30 years from 1922 – 1954 always adorned in a green cloak.
Players in his teams were to come together not just to play an exciting brand of rugby but also to enjoy the character building, life skills and camaraderie that only a rugby tour can offer.
The game at Camborne in April 1939 was to be the last prior to WW2 and in the years following their 1927 triumph the closest the Cherry & Whites had come to a follow up victory was a scoreless draw in 1933.
During this pre war period the annual matches between the Clubs always drew large crowds after the visitors marched from the Commercial Hotel (where the Card Factory shop now stands) to the Recreation Ground. Camborne often included a sprinkling of top guest players from other Cornish clubs to bolster their ranks against their illustrious opponents.
Post War Resumption
Crawshays restarted their tours in 1950 with the matches now taking place in early season during September. If anything these Welsh teams included even more talented players and Camborne had to raise their game for every visit.
England full back John Collins was now a star performer in the Cherry & White jersey and he soon earned the praise of Geoffrey Crawshay as his father Phil had previously.
Camborne did extremely well to hold their visitors to a 6-6 draw in September 1952. The Cherry & Whites were to come close again later in the decade when they went down narrowly 13-16 in 1957 after wing Brian Symons raced over for two long range tries.
The following season 1958 saw a home defeat again by a slim margin 16-20 after John Allen, Ken Toy and the legendary Gary Harris scored tries for the Cherry & Whites.
Moving on to the 1960’s Camborne suffered yet another narrow defeat by 17-24 in 1961. On this occasion the mercurial Mike Sweeney gave the Welshmen the run around serving up tries for Ivor Moyle and Mike Bowden as well as landing 4 kicks at goal.
Another narrow loss by 3-0 in 1963 was to be followed by a heavy defeat 36-0 the following season.
In September 1965 Cornwall RFU took over the fixture at the Recreation Ground for the 1st time but the Camborne connection was continued with Cherry & Whites Peter Floyd and Terry Carter paired together at halfback.
Matches between Cornwall and Crawshays usually played at Camborne were then to continue for many seasons although encounters eventually became less frequent as rugby entered the professional era.
Recent Times
Links between Camborne Rugby Club & Crawshays have never been broken with the visitors making welcome visits to take on the Cherry & Whites during our memorable centenary season (September 1977), to celebrate the opening of the Crane Park clubhouse (September 1991) and again during our 125th anniversary season (2003).
During these visits although the faces had changed and many former greats on both sides had sadly passed on the spirit and mutual respect of members of both Clubs endured. We can all raise a glass to the memory of Captain Geoffrey Crawshay and thank him for that!
Martin Symons. With grateful thanks to Alan Thomas & the late Phil Rule (authors of Camborne Rugby Club 1878-1978 ‘The Story of a Proud Club’)
Richie Kevern thoughts ahead of Under 20 final
Interview with Richie Kevern ahead of Jason Leonard Cup Final 2022
By Bill Hooper
Following Cornwall Under 20’s superb win at Wigan last Sunday against Lancashire Under 20s in the Jason Leonard Cup semi-final, coach Richie Kevern was a proud man. “The boys put in a really big effort, Lancashire were no push-overs, they were a big side, especially in their own back yard. I was pleased with the way our boys managed the game throughout.
Richie,along with fellow coach Tyler Gendall was full of praise for fly-half Sam Walker who’s kicking proved a crucial part in Cornwall’s win. “Sam judged the wind very well putting us in the right position. We were able to build a score during the first half that left Lancashire having to play catch up.
“Having built a good lead at half-time I told the boys that they would have to defend hard against Lancashire as they would throw everything at them and to their credit they followed the game plan and saw the game out.
Attention now turns to the final and the game against Kent Under 20 at Worcester’s Six Ways Stadium. “The campaign so far has seen the team bond really well and they are ready to take on anyone, you can sense that they have a steely determination to go all the way. It will not be easy, Kent beat Yorkshire in the semis, they have dominated this competition in recent years so that makes Kent favourites. The boys will focus on the game plan and what they need to do and see where that takes us.
Richie doesn’t foresee many changes to the side. “We will train on Sunday and put in place our final touches. Injury wise we are looking good, hopefully no one has picked up any knocks this weekend playing for their clubs. The continuity will be the same. There is a big squad of players all pushing to be part of the squad so the competition is intense.
Team news should be released on Wednesday of this week.
Duchy Cup Finals Day – RESULTS
The Duchy Cup Finals are due to take place at Hayle RFC on Saturday 23rd April. Please note entry to the ground will be free on the day. There will be catering facilities provided by Hayle RFC. All matches will be played on the main pitch at Hayle RFC.
The programme of matches is as follows;
Duchy Vase Final
Bodmin II 14 – 34 Pirates Amateurs II
Duchy Plate Final
Bude II 24 – 29 Launceston II
Duchy Cup Final
Redruth II 37 – 7 St. Austell Sinners
Under 16 Finals & XGirl Cup Finals at Newquay Hornets – RESULTS
Sunday sees a busy day of finals for both boys and girls at Newquay Hornets.
The Boys Under 16 Finals;
Bowl – Bude/Launceston v Wadebridge Camels
Plate – Penzance & Newlyn v St. Austell
Shield – Penryn v Perranporth/St. Agnes
Cup – Redruth v Helston
Congratulations to the winners;
Cup – Helston
Shield – Penryn
Plate- Penzance & Newlyn
Bowl – Wadebridge Camels
Commiserations and well played to the finalists, Redruth, Perranporth/St. Agnes, St. Austell & Bude/Launceston.
The XGirls Cup Finals will commence at 1 p.m. Finals will be played at, Under 15 and Under 18.
RFU Community Game Update 19th April
| Community Game Update Read Online |
| 1. ACTION REQUIRED Summer Activity Framework 2022 – Now Available! After positive feedback last year, an RFU Summer Activity Framework will again replace the normal age-grade out of season regulations for this summer. The 2022 version is a hybrid of the usual regulations and 2021 Summer Framework. We hope this helps to continue to address the impact the pandemic has had on player activity, retention and safety. Girls Age Bandings Implementation – Under 11s Clarification A reminder of the new U12, U14, U16 and U18 girls’ age bands and clarification of the options available for U11’s next season. Applications For 2022-23 Women’s Leagues & Allianz Inner Warrior Series A reminder that the application for entry into the 2022-23 RFU women’s league structure and the Allianz Inner Warrior Series is open. All new and existing teams are invited to complete the online entry form to confirm they wish to participate in the 2022-23 competition. Deadline for entries is Sunday 24 April. Reminder Of Payment Of Players – Regulation 7 The 2022 Payment of Players declaration closes on 30 June 2022. It is mandatory for clubs whose men’s first XV team play at Level 3 to Level 7 to complete this declaration in order to remain eligible for RFU Benefits. 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Free Introduction To Rugby Training Courses – Summer 2022 A nationwide summer training programme of FREE introduction to rugby courses has been launched. Funded by England Schools RFU and England Colleges RFU, 60 courses based on Kids First Contact courses will run across the country in May and June. 3. FOR AWARENESS Game Management System (GMS) Review And Future Platform For Rugby Recommendations Full review recommendations from Deloitte are available to read online. To increase two-way communication, we are also creating five new Platform for Rugby user groups who will be instrumental in continuing to help us understand the game’s priorities for the system. Expression of interest form included online. Read Online |
Jason Leonard Cup Final – Arrangements
This post will be used to communicate information about the Final at Worcester Warriors Sixways Stadium on Sunday May 1st.
Kick-off time for the Cornwall U.20 v Kent U.20 Final is 5:15 pm
Tickets – The RFU have advised that it is FREE ENTRY and that seating is unrestricted.
Trelawny’s Army will be running a coach to the final of the Jason Leonard Cup Cornwall U.20 v Kent U.20 at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium on Sunday 1st May, kick-off 5:15 pm.
The final is last of five age-grade matches scheduled for that afternoon at Worcester.
The coach will be up and back on the day.
Cornwall Under 20s win at Wigan
Cornwall Under 20s defeated their hosts Lancashire Under 20s 28-24 to book a place in this season’s Jason Leonard Cup Final against Kent Under 20s on Sunday 1st May at Worcester’s Sixways Stadium at 5;15 pm.
Below is a match report from our Hon. Sec, Terry Williams
Lancashire U.20, 24 – 28 Cornwall U.20
Yesterday saw Cornwall u20’s take on Lancashire in the semi final of the Jason Leonard Cup on a balmy spring day at a picturesque Wigan RUFC. It was a close encounter, ending in a win for Cornwall, 24-28. Cornwall started with a strong wind at their backs and took an early lead with a try by full back Harry Larkins in the 5th minute. This was followed up by a penalty 7 minutes later by fly half, Sam Walker, to make it 0-8. Lancashire then applied some pressure themselves which resulted in a converted try, 7-8.
On 25 minutes Cornwall further increased their lead following some forward pressure resulting in a try by Declan Prowse, converted by Sam Walker, 7-15. Just 4 minutes later Lancashire scored an unconverted try to make it 12-15. Cornwall then hit back on the 32 nd minute with a try again following on from forward pressure which resulted in No.8 Archie Pilcher crossing the line. This was duly converted by Sam Walker, to make the score 12-22, and this remained the same until half time.
At the start of the second half Cornwall we’re playing into the strong wind which showed no signs of abating and early on Lancashire scored an unconverted try to make it 17-22. Cornwall then got back in to the game but despite a lot of forward pressure we’re unable to get the ball over the line. However, on the 54th minute that pressure paid off when Cornwall were awarded a penalty in front of the post, converted by Sam Walker to increase the lead to 17-25.
Both teams then put in strong efforts to score, but defences were excellent with neither side giving way until the 72 minute when another infringement by Lancashire saw Cornwall awarded a penalty which was converted by Sam Walker to make it 17-28.
With less than 10 minutes to go Lancashire came back strongly and in front of a noisy home crowd they managed a converted try to make it 24-28. Cornwall then really dug deep and made sure that the game was played in the Lancashire half of the field. This was intelligent rugby and they went through several phases of play, keeping the ball in the forwards until in a dramatic final minute they gave away a penalty in the Lancashire 22. With a strong wind behind them they found touch deep in Cornish territory and duly won the line out, which then turned into a maul, but then committed an infringement and the referee blew the final whistle. Joy unbounded by the Cornwall players and the Lancastrians slumped to the floor. Cornwall winners 24-28!
This was a superb advert for the U.20’s county championship, a close game played in good spirit and some excellent rugby. The man of the match was Cornwall number 8, Archie Pilcher, a dominating display throughout. Captain Toby Osborne was rightly proud of his team’s all round performance.
A noisy bus ride home! Lancastrian hospitality superb. Showed what rugby is all about.
On now to Worcester for the final.
Cornwall U.20: Larkins (Camborne), Bostock (Truro), Andrewartha (Redruth), Stanlake (Cardiff Met), Surridge (Camborne), Walker (Exeter Uni), Tanswell (Penryn); Lawrence (Falmouth), Dower, Prowse (both Camborne), Sheppard (Redruth), Osborne (Capt, Pirates Ams), King (Camborne), Trewin (Helston), Pilcher (Pirates Ams).
Replacements: Pritchard (Falmouth), Rolls (St. Austell), Cardwell (Pirates Ams), Triggs, Pascoe (both Truro), Hall (Redruth), McCarthy (Camborne School of Mines).
Cornwall scores: Tries, Larkins, Prowse, Pilcher, Cons, Walker 2, Pens, Walker 3
Teri Hughes – R.I.P.
It is with immense sadness that we have lost Teri Hughes, who has lost her battle with cancer, from our women & girls rugby community.Teri was a passionate driving force in both the girls and women’s game over the years, volunteering and helping in many capacities as well as supporting her daughter Leona’s journey through the game. She was the Cornwall Ladies team manager this year, and was always around at the side of the pitch with a smile, with honest advice, with earnest friendship and with a first aid bag too! Teri has touched the lives of so many here, and we remember her with the utmost fondness and our thoughts are with all her wonderful family at this time.
Teri’s club was Penryn and the Borough posted the following on their website.
It is with great sadness that Teri Hughes, our First Aider to the Penryn Ladies team, and mum to our team mate Leona, has passed away. Teri was so much more to the team than just a first aider, she was always there with a smile and got stuck in with absolutely anything and everything. She offered so much of her time for us and there really are no words to thank her. She was such a good friend to all and Penryn Ladies, as well as the wider rugby community will never be the same. It was a privilege to know someone as wonderful as Teri and an absolute honour to be able to call her a friend.
Penryn RFC will be holding a minutes silence in remembrance in tonight’s game (Good Friday) against the Old Dunstonian’s. Penryn Ladies will also be hold a minutes silence before their last game at home on 24th April, to remember someone as amazing as the one and only Teri Hughes. Our thoughts are with Leona, Shannon, Del and the family. You are our rugby family and will be here for you all.
The President of Cornwall RFU, as well as all the officers wish to express their sincerest condolences at this sad time. Our thoughts are with Teri’s family and friends.
