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CRFU Finance AGM & Clubs Forum

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All clubs are invited to the CRFU Financial AGM & Clubs Forum at Camborne RFC on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at 7 pm.

Honorary Treasurer, Ashley Shopland will present the accounts and answer any questions you may have.

We will also be making a couple of presentations held over from the June AGM.

We will follow the formal part of the evening with a Clubs Forum. This year we will focus on “What does the CRFU do for you.”

This will be an opportunity to highlight our CRFU team and show clubs some of the work we do.

You will be able to put names to faces and ask questions about any areas within our remit.

There will be 2 rugby balls available to each club that attends.

Also, CRFU handbooks will be available for those clubs whom have not yet received or collected them.

Club Development & Volunteers Role

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Club Development & Volunteers

We have a vacancy within the CRFU for a Club Development & Volunteers Lead.

This position is an important part of the Management Board structure, which administers rugby union within the county.

To register your interest, please submit your details by the 11th October and include the qualities and experience that you would bring to the particular role:

Jane Bell, Hon Secretary, Email: janebellcornishrugby@gmail.com  

Club Development & Volunteers Role Description

Courses at risk of not being held

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The following courses are at risk of being cancelled due to lack of numbers.

First Contact Helston 23/9/25

ERCA Launceston RC 1/12/24 & 29/6/25

Tag Rugby Saltash 30/9/24

Tag Rugby St Austell 30/9/24

If you have anyone at your clubs who need to complete these courses please ask them to book in via their GMS account.

Remember, for these courses the CRFU will refund 100% of any course costing £30 or less. For those +£30, the CRFU will refund 50% of the total cost.

Community Game Update September

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  1. ACTION REQUIRED

Support with Adult Player Registration
All players, in all formats of the game, are now required to register themselves annually to play rugby within RFU member clubs.

Age Grade Registration
The 2024/25 age grade rugby season will run from 7 September 2024 to 5 May 2025. Age grade players can be registered at anytime, anywhere for the new season.

Reminder: Age Grade Cluster Registration Form and Guidance
The Age Grade Cluster Registration Form and guidance document for teams that are clustering has been released and is available on the age grade section of the website.

Grow the game at your club with Inner Warrior and Love Rugby
The Love Rugby and Inner Warrior campaigns are great ways to grow the women and girl’s section at your club. Find out how to get involved in this section.

First Aid Risk Assessments and Pitch-side Care Standards (PSCS)
Clubs are reminded of their requirement to complete an annual first aid specific risk assessment and to meet the PSCS for training and matches as set out in Regulation 9 (Player Safety).

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  2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST

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

World Rugby Representative Opportunity
The RFU has three representatives on the World Rugby Council and one of these roles is now open for applications. An applicant would also become a member of the RFU Council when they take up this role.

Community Rugby Injury Surveillance & Prevention Project (CRISP)
The CRISP team is looking for teams to help us develop our understanding of injuries across all levels of the community game.

Upcoming webinars & support available for your club
Get access to the ‘off field club support’ services provided by the RFU – many of which are free – and register for important upcoming webinars.  
  3. FOR AWARENESS

Women’s Rugby World Cup Tickets for your club!
Clubs can secure tickets to the opening match and final via the presale which opens on 24th September. Ticket Secretaries will receive an email on the day with a link to access the presale.

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 >    

Cornwall Under 20 training squad 2025

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Cornwall Rugby Football Union Ltd

Cornwall Rugby Football Union Ltd is a Registered Society under The Co-operative and Community
Benefit Societies Act 2014. Register Number 30748R

Colin Hatch
CRFU Under 20 Team Manager (Temporary)
hatch0348@btinternet.com
07967725368
03 September 2024

Dear Club Secretary / Coach,


Cornwall Under 20 – Training Squads 2025


I am writing as the temporary CRFU Under 20 Team Manager to ask for your assistance with
the coming season. Cornwall U20’s enters the Jason Leonard Cup, the County Championship
for that age group. Last season we had representation from over 14 different Cornish clubs
which is a fantastic achievement. We are looking to start training in January 2025, depending on
confirmation of the fixtures from the RFU.


The squad will be coached by Rich Kevern who also acts as a link for these young players into
the full County squad. We will be holding training sessions commencing in January 2025 on
Sunday mornings at Truro college between 1000 -1200 with the aim of building a squad for the
Jason Leonard Cup U20 County Championship.
We would like you to nominate players that you feel have the skill / knowledge and potential to
represent your club at County Under 20 level.


The requirements are nominated players must be under 20 years of age on 1 st September
2024, however, they must also be over the age of 18 before they can train as it is classed as
adult rugby and registered as an adult player with your club.
If you wish to discuss any potential players, then please do not hesitate to contact myself in the
first instance on the details above or in the county handbook. I thank you in anticipation of your
support. Please complete and return the pro forma (link below) by 05 October 2024 to me or the assistant
team manager Terry Williams, by email or over the phone.
Yours sincerely,

Colin Hatch
Under 20 Team Manager (Temporary)
07967725368

Cornwall Rugby Football Union Ltd

Link to letter and nomination of player form

CRFU Lead Roles Vacancies

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Club Development & Volunteers / Diversity & Inclusion Lead:

We have a vacancy within the CRFU for a Club Development & Volunteers Lead and a Diversity & Inclusion Lead.

Both these positions are an important part of the Management Board structure, which administers rugby union within the county.

To register your interest, please submit your details by the 11th Sept and include the qualities and experience that you would bring to the particular role:

Jane Bell, Hon Secretary, Email: janebellcornishrugby@gmail.com  

Club Development & Volunteers Role Description

Diversity & Inclusion Role Description

Community Game Update August

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  1. ACTION REQUIRED

Regulation Changes for 2024/25
Following a regulation review, find out the key changes which will impact the game and volunteers.

Support with Adult Player Registration
All players, in all formats of the game, are now required to register themselves annually to play rugby within RFU member clubs.

Age grade rugby updates
From Age Grade Registration to playing out of age grade forms for the new season, check out all the important updates for the age grade game in this section.

Stepping Into Coaching
Stepping into Coaching is a free new online England Rugby resource designed to introduce new coaches to the knowledge, skills and behaviours which can help to support their coaching.

Launch of New Age Grade Cluster Registration Form and Guidance
The Age Grade Cluster Registration Form and guidance document for teams that are clustering has been released and is available on the age grade section of the website.

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  2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST

Can you UP YOUR GAME for the RFU Injured Players Foundation?
Check out how you can make the most of the opportunity for your team to host your own fundraising match to support the #RugbyFamily.

Gilbert Club bulk promotions
Check out these exclusive Gilbert Rugby offers for England Rugby Clubs & Schools – available all season long!

Upcoming webinars & support available for your club
Get access to the ‘off field club support’ services provided by the RFU – many of which are free – and register for important upcoming webinars.  
  3. FOR AWARENESS

Tackle Height update
Following the lowering of the tackle height for the 2023/24 season, we have analysed over 20,000 tackles as part of the World Rugby tackle analysis project that involves countries from across the world. Read about the findings in this section.

Win prizes with Allianz!
England Rugby, in partnership with Allianz, are running a competition for community clubs to win two prizes. Enter today in this section!

New England Rugby website launches
The new England Rugby website launched this week. Read about the changes in this section.

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 >    

Frank Johns R.I.P.

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It is with regret that Hayle Rugby Club has learnt of the passing of Frank Johns on Thursday 18 July 2024.

Frank first played rugby for Hayle Old Boys, which was the forerunner of Hayle Colts, in the early 1950s. He progressed into the first team as full back with, in Frank’s words “the safest hands in the south west!!” Some of his team mates were the Mungles brothers, Rick Roscorla and Roger Peak. He represented Hayle in 225 matches before hanging his boots up in 1964.

Thus began his colts coaching career. Over many years he was always keen to develop the younger teams and encourage the younger players. Many of these young players progressed up through the senior teams of the club playing for many years. Also, representing the club at all Cornwall county levels. When it also, came for some of these players to hang up their boots, Frank had helped and encouraged them to became committee members and volunteers within the club.

He became club chairman for the first time during the club Centenary season of 1977 and later to serve a further two long terms as club chairman.

Along with being the club steward, Frank served on many club and county committees. For Hayle he was team secretary, disciplinary chairman, car boot organiser etc. For the County he was the club representative and also helped with the U20s.

He was often the first face that many teams, referees and officials encountered when visiting Hayle and this built up a large friendship network for Frank over the years.

He was a man that transcended the generation gap by travelling on tours with senior and younger players. This earned him a high respect and he was held in great esteem by many teams and officials.

His love for the game of rugby was also shared with his passion for cricket. He would spend his summer months at Hayle Cricket Club, watching and helping in many roles.

A true club stalwart and deserved the accolade when he was made a life member.

He was a man small in stature but a giant in his service and dedication to Hayle RFC.

We offer our condolences to Frank’s family and friends. His funeral will be held at Phillack Church on 2nd August at 2.00pm.

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