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New Cornwall shirt unveiled

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Proud to announce the unveiling of our official playing shirt and introducing our new provider and kit sponsor Paladin Sports.

Not only do we have this stunning design but sublimated in the numbers on the back of the shirt are all the clubs affiliated to the CRFU.

A nod to the the clubs that provide the talent and the support to allow us to represent Cornwall in this iconic shirt.

In the coming weeks we will be highlighting each of our sponsors, to whom we must say a massive thank you for joining us for this season and next.

Jewson, St Austell Brewery, MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, Kelsall Steele Investment Services Ltd, RG Kellow Ltd, Ann’s Pasties, SUEZ UK, Newells Travel, Trelawny’s Army

RFU Community Game Update December

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  1. ACTION REQUIRED

Honda Volunteer Hospitality registrations for Guinness Six Nations
As part of the Honda Volunteer Recognition Programme, volunteers who already have match tickets to one of England’s Guinness Six Nations home fixtures can register for up to four tickets for pre-match hospitality.

Your chance to play at Allianz Stadium
We want to hear about the innovative ways your club has inspired adult players to get on the pitch. Winning entries will be invited to the Allianz Stadium Takeover Day in April 2025.

Allianz Future Fund – Apply now!
The Allianz Future Fund is now open again giving grants of between £500 to £3,000 to help local, grassroots rugby clubs.

Age Grade Registration – 45 Days Regulation Reminder
We have now reached 165,000 registered age grade players. Registering all club age grade players each season is an important regulation of our sport and must be done within 45 days of the start of their playing season.   READ ONLINE >    
  2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST

Is your first aid risk assessment status up to date?
Clubs have a responsibility to the health and safety of players, and to ensure that rugby is delivered in a safe and enjoyable environment.

Coaching Resource – Introduce-Develop-Stretch
This months U14-U18 coaching resource focuses on tailoring your coaching sessions for different playing abilities.

Upcoming webinars & support available for your club!
Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here.  
  3. FOR AWARENESS

England Rugby Clubhouse
From early 2025, all registered adult players will have access to the Clubhouse, a space to support players, boost their game, and bring them closer to everything England Rugby.

International Ticket Allocations – Upload Your Fixture Data by 27 December
Any fixtures still to be uploaded to GMS for the 2023/24 season can be done so up until 27 December 2024.

Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety
If you have portable devices that use lithium-ion batteries, such as mobile floodlights, your insurers will want to know, given the increased fire risk that they present.

The Rugby Family Spirit – IPF
Make sure you know how to contact the IPF and what support is available in the unlikely event of a life-changing injuring occurring on the pitch.

Community News – monthly round-up
Read this month’s roundup of the best community rugby stories – and find out how to submit your own story.   READ ONLINE >    

Redruth to host Tamar Cup match

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Venue Announcement

Tamar Cup

Cornwall V Devon – KO 14:30
Easter Saturday 19th April 2025

Venue: Redruth RFC.

The CRFU are delighted to help Redruth RFC celebrate their 150th Anniversary at this iconic venue.
Historically a mid-week game, the CRFU hope this Saturday fixture will allow more supporters, and their
families, to come along to the Redruth RFC and cheer on our players.

Cornwall make great start to Hartpury games

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Cornwall U18 v Dorset & Wilts U18

Report by Paul Howard Team Manager

Sunday was our first game in this year’s U18 SW tournament. Drawn against Dorset & Wilts, we made the long trip to Hartpury College expecting a tough game, after losing to the same side as U17’s earlier in the year.

Cornwall were very slow to get going and for the first 15mins they struggled to get out of their own half, losing the ball in contact or exit poorly. On the positive side, the scrum was dominant, the boys put their bodies on the line and defended heroically holding the ball up over the line 3 times. However, Dorset & Wilts managed to cross the whitewash for 2 well deserved tries.

With the vocal travelling crowd fearing the worst, Cornwall’s nerves settled. The ball handling and decision making improved, and they started to play themselves back into the game. Now on the front foot and in the opposition half, they applied pressure to the opposition defence with the forwards continuing to dominate at scrum time and backs stating to interchange with fluidity, leading to our first try just before half time.

In the 2nd half, the players confidence grew, and Cornwall had Dorset & Wilts constantly under pressure, with destructive carries from the forwards and the backs slicing through the gain line regularly. Having had the majority of possession, they also found the cutting edge with some defence splitting passes allowing Cornwall to score three more team tries, after strong build up play.

Dorset & Wilts came back with thrilling try right on the final whistle by which time it was too late, and the Cornish contingent celebrated the win with gusto all the way back to the Duchy.

Final score 20-15

Team   : Archie Beetles (Capt), Max Walker, Toby Collins, Joe Horne, Oli Wells, Will Pellow, Jake Shirlow, Will Geddes-Brown, Jake Walker, Jacob Bennetts, Max Bennett, Jowan Kerry, Ethan Taylor, Jack Old, Barney Lewis, Leon Holland, Ola Phillips, Peter Fletcher, Tristan Jago, Alfie Middlewood, Cohan Wallace, Ewan Murray, Matt Wright

Try Scorers : Lewis, Murray, Bennett, Holland

Our next game is on the 15th Dec @ Hartpury v Berkshire. 14:00 KO.

Cornwall Under 18’s side to face Dorset & Wilts – result

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Cornwall Under 18s play their opening fixture in this season’s County Championship when they face Dorset & Wilts this Sunday at Hartpury College.

We wish the team the very best for this season’s campaign.

UPDATE – Cornwall Under 18’s win 20 – 15, congratulations guys.

Tamar Cup date announced

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Tamar Cup 2024/25

Cornwall RFU are pleased to announce that this seasons Tamar Cup will be played on Easter Saturday 19th April 2025 KO 1400 Venue TBC.  This is a departure from the traditional mid week fixture and is being played much closer to the start of the County Championship campaign.

We hope that this new approach will enable and encourage Cornish supporters to get right behind the team over the Easter break. We hope to confirm the venue in the next couple of weeks.

CRFU Appoint new Senior XV Backs Coach

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CRFU President Andy Reed and CRFU Chairman Steve Murley welcome Mal Roberts into his new role as Mens Senior XV Backs coach. 

Cornwall Head Coach Graham Dawe said “I’m delighted that Mal has agreed to join our coaching team; our main focus continues to be the County Championship and I’m looking forward to working with Mal as we start to plan ahead of the Championship campaign”

Malcolm Roberts – New Senior Backs Coach welcomed by Andy Reed, Cornwall RFU President and Steve Murley, Cornwall RFU Chairman. – Photo mandatory by-line: ©Simon Bryant/Iktis Photo – 23/10/24, Cornwall, CRFU, County Championship, Sport, Rugby Union, Recreation Ground, Camborne Cornwall.

Mal started his rugby career at Illogan Park, his playing journey took him to Truro, Newbury, Cornish All Blacks and Weston Super Mare.  From a Representative Rugby perspective Mal played for Cornwall, England Counties, Barbarians, British Army and Combined Services.

He has coached at a number of Clubs in addition to holding a number of roles with the British Army and Combined Services. Mal was appointed as the British Army Head Coach in 2020.

County Championship Fixtures Released

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The RFU have recently released County Championship fixtures for our
Men, Women and U20 Teams. There are some mouth watering clashes there
with both our Men and Women playing double Championship winners in
their respective groups. We are working hard behind the scenes to
arrange additional games with potentially some exciting fixtures. As
soon as we have confirmations will be releasing further details

Our mens team kick off their campaign with a home game against
reigning champions Kent who will no doubt be determined to win their
third consecutive title. Cornwall and Kent have won the past 4 County
Championships so this promises to be a titanic encounter. Our final
group game is at Hampshire who will be keen to avenge the defeat at
Redruth last season.

Our Women, semi-finalists last season in their County Championship
Division 2,  begin with an away game against reigning two-times County
Champions Hampshire.They then have two home games, the first against
Gloucestershire while the final group game is a fantastic contest
against our friends from the other side of the Tamar, Devon.

Our U20s begin their games at the end of March at home against
Gloucestershire before travelling to play Devon and completing their
group stage with a home game against Somerset.

We will post details of where matches are played as soon as we can, so
you can come along and support your Cornish teams.

Steve Murley

Chairman Cornwall RFU

Bill Beaumont Cup Division 1

Sat 24th May, Cornwall v Kent

Sat 31st May, Hampshire v Cornwall

Gill Burns Cup Division 2

Sun 18th May, Hampshire Women v Cornwall Women

Sun 25th May, Cornwall Women v Gloucestershire Women

Sun 1st Jun, Cornwall Women v Devon Women

Jason Leonard Cup Under 20s County Championship (dates tbc)

29th Mar, Cornwall Under 20 v Gloucestershire Under 20

26th Apr, Devon Under 20 v Cornwall Under 20 (Brunel Cup)

10th May, Cornwall Under 20 v Somerset Under 20

Sun 25th May, Divisional Finals

Note. Finals weekend at Twickenham is the 21/22 June.

Cornwall Under 18’s Girls Squad

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Congratulations to all the girls selected for this season’s Under 18’s squad. You have all come through a tough selection process. To those girls who didn’t make it, commiserations, along with best wishes on your rugby journey.

The squad can now look forward to their programme of matches against Devon, Gloucestershire and Somerset.

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