Rugby Football Union
This week at Twickenham Cornishman Lawrie Prideaux was one of 22 of the 26 living RFU referees to have taken charge of a test match to receive an international cap from the RFU.
Lawrie received his cap from RFU President, His Honour Jeff Blackett.
Cornwall RFU wish to add their congratulations and acknowledge Lawrie’s contribution to the game in Cornwall and wider afield.
Please note there is an error in this season’s (2021-22) CRFU handbook regarding the contact details on page 10.
Discipline Secretary should read Bill Hooper, mobile: 07772779667, e-mail: ruckinred@gmail.com.
Team Managers, First Aiders & Coaches… Your Duchy Needs You!It’s been (too long) a while since the girls got to put on the Black and Gold, but not for much longer.
Trials are coming in February, the U18s matches start at the end of March and the U15s get their turn in May.
We’re looking for new team managers for both U18s and U15s to help organise the campaigns and support the girls, plus first aiders to help at training and on match-days. This year’s matches can’t occur without YOU!We also want to add to the coaching team, with an important change from previous years. We’re looking to add specialist coaches to work alongside the head coaches of both age groups, some of whom need not attend at the festivals, just training sessions.
So whether you’re defence-minded or you think attack is the best form of it, forward-thinking or backs-oriented, or just like teaching players how to kick the ball away (!) then there may be a place for you on the team. We’re also looking for fresh faces too: county campaigns aren’t just a development opportunity for the girls!So please get in touch: send Ross an email at womensandgirls@crfu.co.uk to show your interest
DBS checks will be required.
With the withdrawal of Gloucestershire from this season’s Under 20s County Championship, Cornwall find themselves with Devon and Dorset & Wilts in a group of three teams. The top two sides from the group will advance to the Quarter-Finals.
Cornwall’s group fixtures are as follows;
Sunday 23 January 2022 – CORNWALL U.20s v DEVON U.20s @ Camborne RFC Kick-Off time tba
Sunday 6 February 2022 – DORSET & WILTS U.20s v CORNWALL U.20s Venue & Kick-Off time tba
Kernow Leagues 2022
This is the shape of the Kernow League, post-Christmas. Details of the Duchy Cup will follow in due course. There will be 25 teams: 3 groups of 6, and 1 group of 7.
Group 1 – Top 3 teams in Cornwall 1, St Ives, Top teams from Duchy League West and East.
Group 2 – Team 4 and 5 Cornwall 1, 2 and 3 Cornwall 2, Teams 2 from Duchy League West and East.
Group 3 – Teams 6 and 7 from Cornwall 1, Teams 3 and 4 from Duchy League West and East.
Group 4 – Teams 4 and 5 from Cornwall 2, Teams 5,6,7 from Duchy East and teams 5 and 6 from Duchy West.
Groups 1,2 and 3 will play 10 successive weeks from 8 January until 12 March 22
Group 4 will play 12 successive weeks from 8 January until 26 March 22
Tribute Cornwall Cup (14 Teams)
Round 1 – to be played on or before 6 February 22. (2 teams will get byes)
Round 2 – To be played on or before 27 February. (The 6 winners from round 1 plus the 2 byes)
Semi-finals – To be played on or before 13 March
Final – to be played on Easter Saturday 16 April, venue tba
Tribute Cornwall Clubs Cup (12 teams, excluding Stithians)
Cup – Top 4 teams from Cornwall League 1
Plate – Teams 5 – 7 Cornwall League 1, plus St Ives
Round 1 (Semi Final) to be played on or before 3 April
Final to be played on 16 April, same venue as Cornwall Cup.
Competitions Committee
Andy Demaine, whom many of you will know has played and coached rugby, has written a book about his journey as a pioneer kidney transplant patient some 50 years ago which changed his perspective on life, becoming an activated patient and volunteer despite his young age, notably with Donor Cards and donation awareness.
| Back In The Game Update Community Game Updates are now structured as follows to help volunteers distinguish between where action is required and where information is for awareness. 1. Action required 2. Member services – action if of interest 3. For awareness A PDF version is available by clicking on the ‘Read Online’ button. Read Online |
| 1. ACTION REQUIRED – N/A THIS WEEK 2. MEMBER SERVICES – ACTION IF OF INTEREST Returning to Rugby for 16-18 year-olds Bitesize videos and guides including tips from other clubs to help keep 16-18-year-olds engaged in the game Refereeing Content available to share – we hear from Luke Pearce and Matthew Carley on how they got into refereeing, how others can get involved to help get matches played and why refereeing gives you the best seat in the house. Upcoming webinars Leading into December, we have webinars on subjects ranging from GMS to Grounds Management. Read more and register for those that will be of value to your club. GMS drop-ins GMS drop-in sessions continue this Wednesday, when we will focus on booking courses and voucher codes. Again, there will be a Q&A opportunity at the end 3. FOR AWARENESS England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award 2022/23 Details of the prerequisites for the upcoming Advanced coaching award and how to book on. How much is your club paying for its energy use? Advice from our preferred Energy Consultants ZTP on how they can help around the current rise in energy prices. A reminder of Game On Game On is a great way to keep players involved, even if you don’t have 15 players. Read more about the principles behind it. News Round-Up – Harlow Poppy Appeal, Yorkshire reach 150, Max raises £565,441 and Combe Down RFC 125. Hear how Harlow RFC raised £6,872 for the RBL Poppy Appeal, Yorkshire Rugby celebrate their 150th Anniversary, Max, who has camped in a tent since 2020 has raised £565,441 and Combe Down hit 125 years. Congratulations! |
Sam Matavesi scored one of Fiji’s second half tries as they turned a half-time deficit of 13-12 into a full time win 43-13 against a plucky Spain in Madrid.
Next up for Sam and the Fiji team is Wales in Cardiff on the 14th November.
RFU President His Honour Jeff Blackett and his wife Sally were in Cornwall on Wednesday to commence their latest leg of their 150 mile walk in aid of the Injured Players’ Foundation and to mark the RFU’s 150th Anniversary.
Prior to the day’s walk breakfast was served at Saltash’s Moorlands clubhouse, where CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter greeted The President of the RFU and Sally.
Speaking about his walk Jeff said “We wanted to promoted the RFU’s 150th anniversary and that’s why the walk is 150 miles.
“We are currently on day 13 and have done 128 miles so far.
“But the second reason for the walk was to meet as many people as possible in rugby.
“From my perspective I would like to thank everyone who has done so much to keep this game going.
“And the final reason for the walk was to try and raise funds for the RFU’s Injured Players’ Foundation.”
Members from Cornwall RFU then accompanied the Blackett’s on the first part of their day’s walk across the Tamar Bridge to be greeted by Devon RFU.
All clubs should have received the above audit sent out by Terry Williams on behalf of Dave Martin.
The deadline was the 31st October. To date only two clubs have replied, Camborne and Lankelly-Fowey!
Could clubs please check their e-mails and complete this request asap and return to Dave Martin.
Nil returns are required.
CORNWALL RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
FACILITIES
CRFU Clubs,
Recognising the role facilities development plays in supporting all CRFU clubs’
growth aspirations and retention needs, the CRFU seeks to update our Facility
Development Plan with the full support of the RFU South West Facilities team.
The first part of this process is to ascertain the true facility needs of each club, which
will give a comprehensive list of prioritised projects for the CRFU to solicit and direct
support, resource and investment into. The CRFU and RFU will use the updated
Facility Development Plan to determine club’s priority projects for all future
investment as/when this becomes available.
To ensure your club’s needs are incorporated, please use the link below to complete
the 2021-22 audit and return to me (davecmartin@hotmail.com) by 31 st October 2021.
Link to audit form that needs completing.
Many thanks,
Dave Martin
CRFU Facilities Manager
