| Return to Rugby This edition includes: 1. Government Step 4 update and what this means for rugby 2. Regulation changes approved by RFU Council, Friday 11 June 3. Season 2021/22 Community Funding 4. Women’s leagues & fixtures release 2021/22 5. RFU Virtual AGM 6. Taxation of business support grants 7. News round-up 8. Webinars and on-demand videos Government Step 4 and what this means for rugby  Following yesterday’s announcement by the Prime Minister to delay Step 4 until Monday 19 July to enable more people to be vaccinated, we remain at Stage D2 on the rugby roadmap. We will continue to hold discussions with government around when it will be possible to move to Stage E and full contact training. In the meantime, we remind clubs and their members to follow all Covid-19 protocols and Stage D2 guidance. Please take particular care in light of the increase in Delta variant cases. A reminder of Covid protocols and Stage D2 guidance can be found on the buttons below. Stage D2 Helpdesk FAQs To read the remainder of the update click on link |
Law Change announced for Age Grade Rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will introduce a law change to the tackle height in age grade rugby in England for the 2021/22 season.
The existing rules for those playing full contact rugby at Under 9 to Under 14 levels has an imagined line between the armpits as the maximum height of a legal tackle.
Under the law change, approved by the RFU Council, this rule now extends to Under 15 to Under 18 levels bringing the tackle height down from shoulder level to the armpit for those age groups.
This means all players who are permitted to tackle in full contact age grade rugby (those participating at Under 7 and Under 8 level play non-contact rugby) will do so at the same height.
Become a CRFU Safeguarding Assistant – Interested?
Safeguarding Assistants
The Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) is committed to the Safeguarding of all children involved in rugby in Cornwall and requires four Safeguarding Assistants to assist the present CRFU Safeguarding Lead.
You will be an integral part of the Safeguarding Team and appropriate training will be provided for this most rewarding of jobs. Your personnel skills will include empathy, approachability, objectivity, attention to detail, resilience and dedication to the cause of Safeguarding young people.
Most of your work will be involved in liaising with the local rugby clubs in your area as we are inviting applications to cover the County of Cornwall. Your work will be voluntary and any undue expenses will be met which involves your work as a Safeguarding Assistant.
If you are interested please contact our Safeguarding Lead, Cozy Shrosbree on 07840 457495 for an informal discussion. Applications and requests for the Job Description should be made to the Secretary of the CRFU, Terry Williams (terry344@sky.com & 07753 114727). The Closing date is Monday 19 July 2021.
Cornwall strategy planning 2021/22 at Camborne RFC 27th June 2021- Postponed
This meeting has been postponed, we hope to hold it later once the local covid situation improves.
Hi all,
On the 27th June we will be holding a meeting at Camborne RFC to plan budgets and strategies for
the coming season and forward.
Our aim is to have all members of the management board, sub committees and club CB reps.
This will be an opportunity for all to meet and to have an input in how we steer the County forward
for the next 3 years, it has been our plan to have a reviewable rolling 3 year plan and this day will be the
start of it.
The start time will be 9.30am and we hope to have you away by 2pm at the latest. Coffee and tea will
available during the day and we will provide lunch.
On the day please come prepared to have yours and your club input. The CRFU is only as strong as its clubs and you representing them makes a huge difference
I look forward to seeing you on the 27th.
Regards,
Dave Saunter
Chairman CRFU
Not all hero’s wear capes
The last 18 months have been trying to say the least for all of us. Can we play, can we train, or even socialise. Thankfully it looks like we are coming out the other side and September will be back to the real deal.
In lockdown our rugby community comes to the front and Alfie Martin is a fine example of this. On hearing an ex-college playing friend, Chae Jenkins, had become poorly he decided to do something about it. Alfie is walking over 250 miles to raise money for Chae and Cornwall Mind a mental health charity. Setting himself a target of £3000, he’s smashed it.
I had the pleasure of joining Alfie on the leg from Wadebridge to Newquay. Spending 6hrs with someone you get to understand the motivation and drive of a special young man. At a time when it’s easy to criticise the next generation, hats off to you Alfie. The whole of the Cornish rugby family is with you and wish you luck with the rest of the journey.
Today he’s walking from St Just to Penzance. If you would like to make a donation go to https://uk.gofundme.com/f/cornish-rugby-walk-for-chae-jenkins
Dave Saunter
CRFU Chair.
CRFU Rugby Safe – May Newsletter
Dear All
I hope the poor weather is not blighting your return to rugby too much although it does make the
ground softer! Below is a collection of current themes that may be of interest to you in the
RugbySafe environment.
First Aid Courses
These have been really well received and despite all the Covid postponements, by the time you get
this CRFU will have trained over 95 people in 10 courses at 7 club locations. Thank you so much to all
the leads at the clubs who helped make it happen – it would have been impossible otherwise. It is
planned that more courses will be run early in the new season so if you have likely numbers, let me
know early so we can plan it in – let’s hope Covid wont scupper these plans! Please remember to
upload the course into GMS. To do so, go on to own profile in GMS and on profile go to
qualifications and on top right of page there is a ‘Self Service’ button which will allow an upload of
certificate etc.
Community Game Update 25th May
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| As a reminder, the Community Game Updates will now be fortnightly unless there are any important Government or Game updates. This edition includes: 1. Return to Rugby – Indian Covid-19 variant – 8 geographic areas (Check Govt updates!) 2. Stage D2 reminder 3. NatWest RugbyForce 4. Player data 5. Dates for the diary 6. Girls Cup changes 7. Allianz Premiership 15s Final and magazine show 8. Webinars and on-demand videos 9. Young Warrior Cheick To read the content click on the link |
Chairman offically welcomes Steve Murley to the CRFU
CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter took the opportunity from relaxed COVID rules to meet new Diversity and Inclusion Chairman Steve Murley at St.Austell RFC.
Saunts explained. ‘The CFRU advertised for the role and following an interview process appointed Steve last year, but due to Covid rules have been unable to welcome him in person’. Said Saunts ‘We are not only proud to be the first county in the country to have a Diversity & Inclusion Chairman appointed, but really happy at the calibre of our new Chairman. Steve is a top guy and known in Cornish rugby for his hard work and fairness.’ Saunts added ‘Steve is a great addition to the CRFU management board and we’re all looking forward to working with him’.
Good Luck Steve.
Age Grade Rugby – End of Season
The Age Grade Rugby season ends on 31st May. The only permitted activity for June is:
• Tag Rugby – U7 to U18 boys and girls
• Ready4Rugby – U9 to U18 boys and girls
All players will move up to their new age grade on 1st August. Boys age grade players will remain with the same rules of play as for the 20-21 season until 1st Jan – as an example, U9s in 2020-21 still become U10s in 2021-22 but will play U9s rules from September to December and U10 rules from January. Girls age grade players will move as usual up to the new rules of play from 1st August 2021.
More details of what is permitted is at the Summer Activity Guidance https://www.englandrugby.com/…/Return2Rugby…
Community Game Update 18th May
| Return to Rugby We are delighted for everyone across the country that your clubhouses can finally re-open. We hope everyone enjoys being able to make good use of the facilities again! This edition includes: 1. Stage D2 still in effect – no scrums or mauls until further notice 2. Mental Health resources available to download 3. England Summer Series – book tickets now |
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| Stage D2 continues CBs and clubs are reminded that we must remain at Stage D2 on the return to rugby roadmap. As announced on Friday, Government has not given permission for community rugby to move to Stage E1 yet. This means that, until further notice, no scrums or mauls are permitted in either training or fixtures. The decision applies to all levels in the men’s and women’s game below the Gallagher Premiership, Allianz Premier 15’s and Greene King IPA Championship (which follow elite return to play protocols. We will continue our conversation with government around when it maybe possible to move to Stage E. Insurance cover for RFU clubs remains in place and as well as providing cover for usual activity, the insurance protects clubs against allegations relating to Covid-19, provided they are operating within RFU regulations and government guidelines. Clubs should undertake risk assessments of both their premises and any activity that is taking place to establish what measures need to be taken. This includes training sessions. Risk assessment should be kept on file. Further advice and resources can be located at England Rugby Insurance. Updates will be provided when available. Age Grade Playing Guidance has been updated We have reviewed the playing guidance and updated it to better suit players’ needs. • 1 September – 31 October – Current Age Grade (2020/2021 season) rules apply for all matches and training, internal and against another team. • 1 November – 31 December – New Age Grade (2021/2022 season) rules can be applied in training and internal matches only. Non internal matches must be played under 2020/2021 age grade rules. The changes can be viewed in more detail in the updated Age Grade document. Rugby Camps Guidance supporting organisers of rugby camps and those reviewing/approving CBs is being updated to help achieve alignment with the Summer Activity Guide. This will be available by the beginning of June. Current off-field guidance Yesterday, Monday 17 May, saw changes in off-field guidance. These can be found via our Help Desk FAQs, which includes current information on hospitality, travel and facilities guidance. We have also received updated guidance from Sport England around spectators which you can find on the FAQs. We ask that you read this carefully to ensure that when you have spectators, they stick to their groups of up to 30. While there can be more than one group of 30, it is important there is clearly defined space between groups and they do not join with another group to make it 60, 90 etc. Spectators are now permitted both indoors and outdoors in Step 3, but capacity limits apply. All spectators should maintain social distancing and must adhere to legal gathering limits whilst they’re spectating. There cannot be any groups larger than 30 people. Multiple groups of spectators are permitted. Spectators should minimise shouting or raising their voices. There is an additional risk of infection where people are shouting or singing in close proximity to others. It is important that all spectators (including supporters, parents and others) adhere to the legal gathering limits. In addition to being legal requirements punishable by fines, those violating the measures are endangering public safety and undermining the case for safe sport to be allowed to take place. More information can be found on the Government’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) grassroots sports guidance. Helpdesk FAQs Return To Rugby |
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| RugbySafe and Simplyhealth Mental Wellbeing Support During Mental Health Awareness Week last week, we and our trusted health partner Simplyhealth, published a range of material to help the rugby community enhance their wellbeing and provide support for those who might need it. A new mental wellbeing resource, as well as mental health awareness posters and on-demand webinars, can be accessed through our RugbySafe page below. RugbySafe Page |
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| Get tickets to watch England men This week marks the gradual return of supporters to sporting fixtures. With the Summer Series set to kick-off against the USA on Sunday 4 July. What better way to celebrate getting back to playing and watching rugby than a day out with your teammates at Twickenham? Tickets are on sale for both England v USA on Sunday 4 July 2021 and England v Canada on Saturday 10 July, and you can purchase them via the e-ticketing website below, with adult tickets ranging from £15 to £50, and junior tickets at £10, subject to availability. If you require accessible seating, please secure your tickets first and then submit a request. We will arrange for seats that are suitable for your requirements. Tickets must only be purchased in household groupings All tickets will be delivered via the Twickenham App to a mobile device. You can read more on our Covid-19 safety protocols below. Covid-19 Information Buy Tickets |
