David Martin would like to thank all those who donated to Chloe’s fund for the Headland Cancer Centre at Treliske. It has now reached £575! David still has a number of ties remaining, so, if anyone would like one in return for a donation, they can send David (davecmartin@hotmail.com) their address and he will forward you a tie. The Cornish Rugby Family, far and wide, has “come up trumps” yet again!
Kind regards,
David Martin
Handling a positive coronavirus test
Following consultation with Public Health England, the RFU have produced overview guidance which explains the actions required by a club following a positive COVID-19 test. There is also extended guidance available for clubs who have a confirmed COVID-19 test case.
The RFU request that clubs submit notification of all positives tests with in a club (including retrospective cases). This information is requested to allow the RFU to monitor the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 test occurring in clubs and ensure the club has the appropriate support.
Clubs can do this by filling out the Positive Test Notification Form.
My kidney and me
Andy Demaine, whom many of you will know has played and coached rugby, has written a book about his journey as a pioneer kidney transplant patient some 50 years ago which changed his perspective on life, becoming an activated patient and volunteer despite his young age, notably with Donor Cards and donation awareness.
Robin Stephenson – RIP
Cornwall RFU were sorry to learn that former Liskeard-Looe RFC Chairman, committee member and past player Robin Stephenson has passed away aged 79 following a short illness. Robin was brother-in-law to Chris Jewels, current Chairman of the CRFU Competitions Committee.
The funeral will take place on Friday 23rd July at Bodmin Crematorium 2:30 pm
Cornwall RFU wish to express their sincerest condolences to family and friends.
W.R. Sandow, Robotic Line Marking
We are pleased to announce that we are now able to offer a new robotic line marking
service – no more measuring, marking out with string or pushing the line marker!
This fully automatic system uses satellite signals and GPS to accurately map the
location and mark out precisely within 1cm accuracy, both on the initial marking and
subsequent remarking, using the stored data.
• The robot can work on natural grass and artificial surfaces.
• It can cope with soft ground and rough conditions
• Able to paint between fixed posts
• All sports templates are available
To enhance the line marking service we also offer;
• Addition of growth regulator to the paint to maintain the quality of
the lines for longer
• Printing your logos or text on the pitch in colour (subject to one-off
set up costs)
For more information please contact
Andrew Sandow at W R Sandow Ltd
07778 836706
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.
Community Game Update 13th April
| Return to Rugby |
| This edition includes: 1. Recommendation to pause community rugby between 3pm-4pm on Saturday 17 April 2. Applications open tomorrow – RUWSF Asset Improvement Loans 3. Return to Play – Government Step 2 off-field guidance 4. Rugby’s back! Press releases & summer activity 5. County Championship survey 6. Webinars and videos on demand 7. Typhoon RFC – Mental health awareness His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh  We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts and sincere sympathies are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this sad time. As a mark of respect, we encourage clubs to follow the guidance below this Saturday, 17 April: • It is suggested there is no rugby activity between 3pm and 4pm when the funeral is taking place. • It is suggested for those present at the club to mark the national minute’s silence at 3pm. • Should clubs have flags flying, we would ask you to consider lowering them to half mast. A keen sportsman, The Duke of Edinburgh was last at Twickenham with his grandsons, the Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, for the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final. We are very grateful for his support of our sport throughout the years. County Championship surveyIn case you missed it, the survey below has been sent to players, coaches, officials and volunteers at CBs and clubs (Level 3 and below), asking for their views on the County Championship competition. This forms part of the wider review of the County Championship across the men’s and women’s senior competition and the U20s men’s competition. We are keen for this survey to be shared far and wide, so please feel free to circulate to anyone you feel would be keen to give an opinion. The deadline to complete the survey is midnight on Sunday 25 April 2021. Feedback will be collated by the County Championship Review Working Group and used to inform group recommendations/options to share with the Community Game Board on the future and format of the competition. Take Survey To read the rest of the update click on the link |
Return to Rugby – latest guidance
Here is the latest guidance on return to rugby including:
– On field guidance
– Summer Activity Overview
– Test & trace
– Clubhouses & Pitches
March 5th, St. Piran’s Day Gool Peran Lowen
Cornwall RFU wishes One & All, near and far a very happy St. Piran’s Day. Gool Peran Lowen, onen hag oll.
Community Rugby set to return with adaptations, moves to Stage E
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) welcomes the news that Government has given its approval for 15-a-side contact rugby union to return at grassroots level, subject to adaptations.
This comes after extensive research and consultations with Government into mitigating the risks of close contact. By using law variations, this will limit the risk of prolonged face-to-face contact, allowing the community game to resume (everything below the Greene King IPA Championship and Allianz Premier 15s).
Clubs will be able to begin adapted training from Wednesday 2 December in preparation for local friendly fixtures recommencing from Friday 18 December when the following law variations will come into effect:
- There will be no scrums or mauls in the game.
- Instead of a scrum, the game will begin with a free kick. This free kick cannot be taken quickly.
- A minimum of five and a maximum of seven players from each team are required to form a lineout.
- A team awarded a penalty or free kick will no longer be able to choose a scrum option.
- A team awarded a penalty or free kick at a lineout can instead choose another lineout at the same mark.
Further details on the variations (Law 5 – Time, Law 16 – Maul, Law 18 – Lineout, Law 19 -Scrum, Law 20 – Penalty and Free Kick) can be found here. These law variations will be reviewed as the season progresses and as restrictions change.
“We are delighted that our submission has been approved to return to a format of 15 a-side rugby and we thank Government for working with us to find a solution that enables the safe return of the community game,” said RFU Rugby Development Director Steve Grainger.
“In recent months, we have received growing support from clubs and players in favour of adaptations, with law variations preferable to the option of no rugby at all. This is wonderful news for community clubs, their volunteers, players and supporters around the country, who can now look forward to playing contact rugby for the first time since March.
“We now need to be as safe as we possibly can be and comply with all off-field social distancing and Covid-secure guidance to ensure we can continue our phased return to full contact rugby when it is safe to do so.”
England Head Coach Eddie Jones added: “I know how much work has gone into getting international rugby back.
“Having community rugby back is the next step in getting the game up and running and I am pleased for everyone involved in the community game, which has gone through a very tough time. They can now get excited about having rugby back in their lives.”
Clubs in all tiers will be able to return to Stage E on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap from Wednesday 2 December. Further guidance on travel within and between tiers will be issued following publication of government guidance.
There is no obligation for players and clubs to play 15-a-side adaptations. Clubs will still be able to play Ready4Rugby matches up until and beyond 18 December.
Adapted Stage E rules/laws for Age Grade Rugby have also been approved for U7-13 and U14-18. The move to Stage E will allow the recommencing of Tag Rugby for U7s and U8s.
Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed schools/colleges can return to playing sport in line with approved National Governing Body action plans.
Further Government guidance is expected today on travel, changing, spectators and clubhouses.
