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1. ACTION REQUIRED Nationwide Engagement Tour As mentioned in his open letter to the game, Sir Bill Beaumont, Interim Chair of the RFU Board will be undertaking a nationwide tour to meet RFU member clubs, CBs and referee society representatives in January and February. Celebrate the heart and soul of rugby – nominate your volunteer heroes today! The Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards are your chance to celebrate the incredible people who make rugby possible – on and off the pitch. Nominations close on Friday 14 February. New Law Application You may have seen changes during the Autumn Internationals to the refereeing of obstruction and “Escort Runners”. These Law Application Guidelines will apply from Wednesday 1 January 2025. Find out more information in this piece. Your chance to play at Allianz Stadium We want to hear about the innovative ways your club has inspired adult players to get on the pitch. Winning entries will be invited to the Allianz Stadium Takeover Day in April 2025. READ ONLINE > |
2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Is your first aid risk assessment status up to date? Clubs have a responsibility to the health and safety of players, and to ensure that rugby is delivered in a safe and enjoyable environment. The England Rugby Advanced Coaching Workshop for 2024-25 is now available for booking! Completing this workshop is crucial for anyone wishing to progress to Part 1 of the England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award – Developing Advanced Coaching Practice. Coaching Resource – Developing England Players: Practice Design This months U14-U18 coaching resource focuses on practice design – the considerations you might need when designing and delivering your training sessions. Upcoming webinars & support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
3. FOR AWARENESS International Ticket Allocation Reminder A reminder that all your fixtures for this season need to be uploaded by 23 May 2025 so your new international ticket allocations can be sent to you next summer. 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 > |