| Community Game Update UPDATED PROTOCOLS for dealing with matches and pitches in hot weather and drought conditions. As a reminder it has been agreed not to introduce a blanket delay to the start of the league season due to the current weather conditions. There are protocols in place should either team wish to request a postponement due to pitch condition and/or player preparation. Protocols have been updated and are included in the guidance on Pitch and Player Readiness link below. Updated Guidance |
RFU Community Game Update 17 August
| Community Game Update Important notice: Following a prolonged period of hot weather and monitoring of pitch conditions across the country it has been agreed not to introduce a blanket delay to the start of the league season and to continue to consider each individual case. This week’s Community Game Update is split into two sections. The Pitch Guidance link below will take you to information on pitch and player readiness in drought conditions. The second section includes remaining game updates. Pitch Guidance |
| 1. ACTION REQUIRED There are no immediate actions for clubs to take in this edition 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Pitch Up For Rugby and Social Media Support Webinar Let us know if your club is running a ‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ event via the link in this communication. Information is also included on a Social Media Support Webinar which will provide details on how your club can make the most of the upcoming player recruitment & retention campaign. Girls Age Banding Support You can find information in this article on Regulation 15, the rules of play and coach/referee support and training bursaries. Free Vouchers for England Rugby Coaching and Refereeing Award To help increase the number of women coaching and refereeing in the game we have a limited number of vouchers for women who want to get into these roles. Find out how to apply in this communication. Merit Leagues and Tables 2022/2023 Setup and performance grants are available for competition organisers of merit leagues for 2022/2023 with access to performance data and support. Discover how to access support and funding in this communication. Allianz Inner Warrior Camps return this autumn Women’s sporting success continues as we head towards the Rugby World Cup, and the next set of Allianz Inner Warrior Camps are just around the corner. If your club is looking to recruit, why not take up this opportunity to attract players? The Touch Union in Education The new academic year is only a few weeks away and we are introducing a new Squad Leader programme, supporting existing, or new, young leaders in a six-week block around The Touch Union. Read online to find out how they can sign up. Developing the Next Leaders The Rugby Leaders Network allows rugby leaders to connect, exchange ideas and collectively develop clubs that are fit for the future. We are looking for aspiring rugby leaders who can take their club to the next level. Find out how in this communication. 3. FOR AWARENESS Game Management System Support and Enhancements To support clubs and provide solutions to challenges, two improvements have been made based on clubs’ feedback. These are the addition of a button to note a suspected concussion on the Electronic Match Card and a new feature allowing individuals to cancel their course booking. Find out how to access these enhancements in this communication. Papa Johns become naming rights partner for new men’s and women’s Community Cup competitions The Papa Johns Community Cup will focus on providing a boost to adult community club rugby across England, ending with the ultimate prize of a showpiece finals day at an iconic venue. Read Online |
Social Media Alert
A recent incident at a club serves as a reminder of challenges to player welfare of opening unsolicited social media messages. Even if a message appears innocuous, unless the recipient definitely knows the identity of the sender, it should be ignored and deleted. Equally, when sending messages within groups, senders should be sensitive to the potential consequences of the content.
Bob Hubble
RugbySafe Lead
Contact changes at the CRFU
As the new season fast approaches it is an opportune time to remind everyone of some of the changes on the CRFU.
Hon. Secretary, Mrs Jane Bell is our new Hon. Sec and she can be contacted by e-mail: janebellcornishrugby@gmail.com
Representative Rugby, Mr Kevin Thomas is the new Chairman of this Committee and he can be contacted by e-mail: kjc.thomas@aol.com
Competitions Committee, Mr David Williams is the new Chairman and he can be contacted by e-mail: davidwilliams0911@gmail.com
Facilities, Mr Tom Magill has taken over this role and he can be contacted by e-mail: tommagill@btinternet.com
All these contact details can be found on the website under Contact Us and CRFU Appointments.
The details will also be available in the new CRFU Handbook due out shortly.
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Electronic Match Card Webinar
A useful webinar for all clubs. Remember all second XV in leagues will need to be input on EMC for every league fixture. Will also apply to Cornwall 2nd XV Competition (Duchy League).
Electronic Match Card Webinar!
17th August, 7pm
Link to the session:
Adam Ellery – R.I.P. – Funeral Details
It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the passing of Dr. Adam Ellery, who played for Cornwall and was part of the 1991 County Championship winning squad. A powerful prop-forward he played locally for both Penzance & Newlyn and Redruth. Adam played 26 times for Cornwall between 1989-93.
John Sumnall, President of the CRFU along with the officers wish to express their sincerest condolences to Adam’s family and friends.
Funeral details;
St. Buryan Church on Saturday 20th August, 2:30 pm.
Afterwards meet at Logan Rock Inn. TR19 6LG.
RFU Community Game Update 2 August
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| 1. ACTION REQUIRED There are no immediate actions for clubs, please be aware the regulations for 2022/2023 are now in effect and can be found in the ‘for awareness’ section. 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Confirm Your Pitch Up for Rugby Event for a chance to win £2,000 of Umbro Kit! With Pitch Up 2022 just around the corner on 17-18 September, confirm that you will be holding an event here by Friday 26 August for your clubs chance to win £2000 of Umbro Kit Vouchers. Age Grade Rugby – Ready For 2022-23 As outlined above updates on the regulations for 2022-23 and to the Summer Activity Framework have now changed. You can see the specific changes to the Age Grade regulations here. Please share the information through your Age Grade networks. HMRC and Unincorporated Rugby Clubs Some clubs may be affected by new rules relating to trusts owning property (and other assets), introduced for anti-money laundering purposes, requiring registration on the Trust Register (TRS) with HMRC. The deadline for action is initially 1 Sept 2022 or ASAP thereafter. 3. FOR AWARENESS Regulations for 2022/2023 are now in effect Regulations for both the adult and age grade game are now in effect. Read on for the headline changes. Club and Player insurance for 2022 – 2024 The insurance protection for RFU community clubs and all players has been renewed from 1 August 2022 . Cover will continue for another two years with the existing insurer. You can read more on what clubs and players are covered for here. RFU Council vote to change gender participation policy Friday 29 July saw the RFU Council Vote on a new policy which has a direct impact on the women’s game and transgender players. You can read more on this vote and further information here. Read Online |
Director of Rugby Course
Brief details of DoR Course which will be held regionally in Buckinghamshire
Media team plays part in Cornwall’s successes
Cornwall U20 – Good luck messages for the semi-final and final of the
Jason Leonard Cup 2022
Back in April and May 2022 Cornwall U20 were involved in the semi-final and final of the Jason Leonard Cup.
The semi-final: was an arduous 750 round trip to Lancashire to be played in front of a partisan home crowd. The management team thought it would be a nice idea to compile a video of messages wishing the player’s good luck. Cornwall are fortunate to have British & Irish Lions, International, Premiership and Championship players who have played for Cornwall, and a number are ex U20 players. We set about contacting them and asking for a good luck message and we were overwhelmed with the results.
The following clip was played at the team hotel prior to our departure for the game.
Cornwall won the semi-final and then faced a strong Kent side in the final. The final was to be played at Worcester Warriors home ground Sixways a few weeks after. So, a call went out again to put together a good luck messages for the final. The following clip was played at Clifton Rugby club before the final leg of our journey to Sixways.
Everybody involved with the Cornwall U20 would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who contributed to the making of the video messages, it certainly played a big part in our build up to those two massive games. The thanks must also go to Kevin Bishop (kevinbishop media) who compiled and edited the presentations for the squad, and the Oggymen who’s song “Cornwall My Home” was used to accompany the videos.
Colin Hatch
Cornwall U20 Team Manager
