Cornwall RFU

Rugby Football Union

RFU Logo
Jewson Logo
Tribute Logo
Ann's Pasties Logo
MSB Group Logo
You are here: Home / CRFU

RFU cancels adult competitive leagues for the 2020/21 season

by

The RFU Council has made the difficult decision to cancel the Adult Competitive Leagues (Level 3 and below for Men, Level 2 and below for Women) for the 2020/21 season.

We believe that, even if a return to full contact rugby becomes possible, playing a meaningful competitive league season resulting in promotion and relegation is no longer feasible.      

Given the Government’s additional restrictions to curb the increase in COVID-19 cases in locations across the country, and growing concerns around travelling significant distances outside immediate localities to fulfil fixtures due to increased risk of transmission, the decision has been made now so we can provide clubs with some certainty for the remainder of the season.   

The Championship remains on course to start in January 2021, with this league subject to Government’s Elite Return to Play protocols. 

What rugby can we play?  

We have been in daily contact with Government about moving towards some form of contact rugby that will enable as many matches to take place as possible. 

Steve Grainger, RFU Rugby Development Director, said:“We are very keen to see competitive rugby being played again and have been pushing extremely hard to accelerate a return to contact rugby. However, we also need to be realistic about the prevalence of COVID-19 cases in society and, given the introduction of further regional restrictions, we are working with Government to create alternative solutions.  

“Progress has been made following productive conversations with DCMS and the Office of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer who have shown a willingness to work with the RFU to explore other available options.”  

Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said: “I know that today’s decision from the RFU will be disappointing to players and fans across the country however protecting people’s health is absolutely paramount. The government is continuing to work closely with the RFU on ways in which we can bring the competitive, community game back in some form ahead of a return to full contact as soon as the public health situation allows.” 

Steve Grainger added: “While many people have looked forward to contact rugby returning, we are receiving more and more feedback from clubs and players that adaptations would be acceptable. There is an increasing appetite to play an adapted format of rugby rather than having no fixtures at all. 

“We will do everything we can to enable the rugby community to return to contact play as soon as we can, but our priority is to keep players, coaches, referees and volunteers safe. We will provide an update to our community clubs as soon as we can. We would like to once again thank everyone for their incredible efforts in implementing the necessary changes and for their continued support in keeping formats of rugby going during this challenging season.”   

For the current time we remain at Stage D on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap.

RFU Community Game Update – 27th October

by

Coronavirus (Covid-19) update

In today’s edition, we provide advice and tips on Return4Rugby, Sport England funding and affected areas in the Covid-19 tier system and take the opportunity to look at the origins of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’.

With regard to showing the Quilter Internationals 2020, part of the Autumn Nations Cup, Amazon has managed to secure a solution for pubs and clubs which we will be communicating with the game shortly once Amazon have finalised the detail. In the meantime, England v Ireland on Saturday 21 November will be shown on Channel 4, which will be available to any club who has a TV license.

We will also be shortly announcing the broadcaster for both fixtures in the Women’s Autumn Internationals as England face France.

We are constantly working with Government to return to rugby but, as a reminder, we are still at Stage D on the Roadmap, and RFU guidance, as well as Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidelines, must be followed. Local restriction powers lie with their local authorities and clubs need to check the latest position, as restrictions may change frequently over the coming weeks.

To access the full update click on the link

Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and resources.

Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on the website.  

CRFU to launch local 1st Aid & Safeguarding courses- Updated

by

The CRFU are looking to address the urgent need for local courses highlighted from recent cluster meetings with our clubs that have taken place.

This initiative can only work with the co-operation of you, our clubs, so please respond to help us, to help you.

Click on the link to read the letter from CRFU RugbySafe Lead Bob Hubble on how the CRFU propose to run the courses.

Due to Lockdown these courses have been put on hold until the New Year.

A message from CRFU Chairman to all clubs

by

Hi all,

Update from the CRFU Management Board. We continue to meet via Zoom on a fortnightly basis to discuss all things rugby and how we can push on in these unsettling times.

As previously stated the RFU have reduced our budget by 70%, we however feel we must still continue to support our clubs with both assistance and finance.

To that aim we have match funded 50% of the RFU budget making £12k available to our clubs for capital projects. This is to a maximum of £500 per club matched by the club themselves, normal process to be followed and David Martin is the first point of contact.

Finally, and most importantly, to qualify for this all Golden roles on GMS must be populated by your club and be up to date.

We have appointed our Diversity and Inclusion lead, and welcome Steve Murley to post. He has already hit the ground running and has been in touch with all club secretaries.

We are currently STILL at stage D on the road map back to playing, and lots of our clubs are playing ready for rugby. I have spoken to Steve Avenall, and as always our Referee Society are keen to be part of this. Contact Steve and where possible he will appoint a local ref to oversee proceedings.

As far as contact rugby is concerned I’m sure we are all waiting with baited breath for a return. The RFU have stated that no league structure will come in place before January, if however we get the go ahead and leagues are not started, the CRFU are happy to take the mantle and arrange in county leagues as a one off for this season. Hopefully it will not come to this but I think it’s important for you to know we have a contingency plan in place.

We are all in this together and hopefully contact rugby is not far away, as always feel free to contact us to discuss anything rugby either through your Project Trelawny Cluster rep or I’m always available on 07554010480.

Saunts

RFU Community Game Update – 20th October

by

Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
In today’s edition we update on the restart of training courses for 2020/2021, highlight new Sport England Funding, affected areas in the Covid-19 tier system, wearing of gloves by players and guidance on fireworks.

We are constantly working with Government to return to rugby but as a reminder that we are still at Stage D on the Roadmap, and RFU guidance, as well as Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidelines, must be followed. Local restriction powers lie with their local authorities and clubs need to check the latest position, as restrictions may change frequently over the coming weeks.

To access the update click on the link

Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and resources.

Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on the website.

Jade scoops Mitsubishi volunteer award

by

CRFU President John Sumnall presenting Jade Atkins with her award.

CRFU President John Sumnall presented the RFU Mitsubishi Cornwall Volunteer of the year award to Jade Atkins at Falmouth RFC on Saturday.


Jade was nominated by her club Falmouth for her hard work with the mini junior section over many years and received the top local award.

The secret was very well kept up until the last minute and Jade was totally surprised.
Her friends and family were so pleased that her consistent support and help to all those young players has been recognised.

Jade can look forward to attending a black tie dinner as a finalist for the national awards hosted by the RFU in London in the New Year, covid permitting, and by being recognised and selected as the Cornwall volunteer to attend this event has the opportunity to have a Mitsubishi truck for a year as a reward for her volunteering activities.

Community Game Update – October 2020.

by

Content:
1. Viewing the Quilter Internationals 2020, part of the Autumn Nations Cup
2. Show your club shirt at Twickenham
3. Changes to RFU Regulations
4. Response to World Rugby Transgender Guidence
5. Guidance on players wearing gloves
6. Allianz supporting the women’s game
7. Rugby Development team update
8. England Schools membership 2020-21 season
9. Nominate your club’s Unsung Hero in BBC Sports Personality of Year awards

Welcome to the October 2020 Community Game Update. We hope you find the update useful, and if you have any feedback, queries or content that you would like to feature, please email Chris Dodd, Communications Executive (chrisdodd@rfu.com).

Our communications to you are based on the data held in the Game Management System (GMS). To ensure you receive the communications that you want to from the RFU, please check the information held on this system is up to date and active. In addition, if you know of a colleague who should be receiving these updates, but isn’t, please help them to check their details on GMS.

This communication is only sent to the roles highlighted in the distribution list above. Please share it with others in your club who need to see it.

To access the rest of the update click on the link

Notice of Financial AGM

by

The Financial AGM of the CRFU to present the accounts for the 2019-20 season and other business contacting to the Finance AGM, is to be held on Wednesday 28th October at 7 pm.

This will be a virtual meeting held via Zoom.

Club representatives are reminded that they will need to ensure they have the Zoom app downloaded on their device and will need to receive an e-mail invitation from the Hon. Sec of the CRFU, Terry Williams to be able to access the meeting.

RFU – Community Game Update 13th Oct

by

Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
Today there is a video message from Steve Grainger, Rugby Development Director at the RFU.

Steve Grainger video link

In addition, we have provided an update on next steps for the Adult Male Future Competition Structure Review, the impact of the Covid-19 tier system being introduced by the Government and also on the wearing of gloves by age grade players.

Return to community rugby – age grade regulations

Any mixed age non-contact activity under Regulation 15.6.2, must be risk assessed appropriately and follow best practice as outlined in the Codes of Practice, which includes ensuring parental consent is in place. Where 17 year olds are participating in contact training, Regulation 15.6.1 must be followed.


Regulation 15

To read the rest of the update click on the link


Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and resources.

Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here to find previous editions.

Steve Murley appointed to CRFU role

by

Steve Murley (St Austell RFC) has been appointed to the position of Diversity & Inclusivity Lead with the CRFU. He brings a wealth of experience within the world of Cornish Rugby, and comes across as being very enthusiastic about what is sure to be a difficult but rewarding role.

It is believed that Steve’s appointment to this important role is the first by a CB within the RFU.

We wish him every success.

Steve’s contact details can be found in the Contacts section of the CRFU website

Rugby Football Union. The England Rose is an official trademark of the Rugby Football Union and is the subject of extensive trademark registrations world wide.