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| 1. TO ACTION Age Grade Updates – Summer Activity & Registration As a busy Age Grade season draws to a close, check out these updates for the age grade game, including Summer Activity Framework for 2025 and latest registration numbers. Application for entry into RFU Women’s Leagues Applications are now open for entries into the 2025/26 RFU Women’s League structure and the Inner Warrior Series. Honda Volunteer Hospitality registrations for Guinness Six Nations As part of the Honda Volunteer Recognition Programme, volunteers who already have match tickets to the Red Roses V France game on the 26th April can register for up to four tickets for pre-match hospitality. Honda Rugby Grounds Connected 2025 Events The Honda Rugby Grounds Connected Events aim to bring together rugby grounds people from across the country and provide a platform to learn, connect with like-minded people and touch base with industry experts. Book your free place to an event in this section. Rugby Club Business Network – Help with running your clubhouse bar During May and June we are running three free face-to-face workshops to support clubs with the challenges of running a clubhouse bar as part of our Rugby Club Business Network. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Become a member of the RFU National Youth Council The RFU’s National Youth Council (NYC) is helping to grow rugby and is currently recruiting for new members to join the group. Community Rugby Digital User Groups If you hold a volunteer role within the game, you could be a part of our digital user groups and help improve RFU digital systems. Smash your sponsorship opportunities If you’re looking to transform the sponsorship approach at your club, then why not check out how Silhillians RUFC smashed their offering in this section. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – Make the most of the opportunity With the World Cup fast approaching, we’re excited to announce a series of practical ‘How-To’ guides designed to support clubs in getting ready for the tournament. Coaching Resource – Developing England Players: Positive Coaching Environments For this month’s U14-U18 coaching support, we look at Positive Coaching Environments. Upcoming webinars & support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS ICYMI: Results of SGM of the Rugby Football Union On the 27th March, a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Rugby Football Union was held at Allianz Stadium. Check out the results and closing comments in this piece. Refereeing Review The Community Game Board requested a review in response to increased reports of Match Official Abuse and dissent and to identify how more people can be encouraged to take up the whistle. Read it in this section. Rugby tackle change linked to drop in head collisions Lowering the tackle height in men’s rugby almost halved the rate of head collisions among players, a study at Edinburgh University has found. Read more in this section. England Rugby and Neurodiverse Sport launch resources for inclusive coaching England Rugby has partnered with Neurodiverse Sport to create a series of resources designed to help coaches, players, and the wider rugby community foster environments where all individuals can thrive. 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 > |
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County Fixtures Update – Under 20s updated
Please note the information below regarding Cornwall Under 20 games which will be played on a Sunday. Devon game now at Topsham RFC.
Fixtures 2025: Jason Leonard Cup Championship
Sun 30 Mar, Cornwall U.20 v Gloucestershire U.20 @ Camborne RFC
Sun 27 Apr, Devon U.20 v Cornwall U.20 @ Topsham RFC 2 pm
Sun 11 May, Cornwall U.20 v Somerset U.20 @ Redruth RFC
Introducing Ian Davies as our 1st Guest Coach for the Cornwall XV Aside Conference
Dear Coach,
We’re thrilled to announce the first of our guest coaches for the XV Aside Conference at Truro School on Saturday 12th July — Ian Davies, former DoR of Cornish Pirates.
Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the best! Stay tuned for more announcements.
Click Here to secure your spot and access the early bird conference offer.
Jon Bates
Coach Centered Ltd
07764336709
Tamar Cup Fanbase link
Ticket prices on the day will be £8 adult, £12 grandstand, U16 free. However, to incentivise use of Fanbase, we’ve reduced those prices to £7 and £11 respectively if people buy in advance and just need to scan in on the day.
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9152
Trelawny’s Army grateful for donation
Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank all those at the CRFU involved in the decision to pass on the generous “gift” of all of your surplus O’Neill’s Shirts. Colin Hatch brought them to us last week whilst we were on route to Redruth RFC.
We sorted and graded them and they were on sale at Penryn RFC and Camborne RFC over the weekend. They are already proving popular.
The income they will provide will secure much of our future sponsorships in 2025/2026.
Secondly I wish to congratulate all those involved in the Ladies Cornwall Cup competition at Penryn RFC. It was a truly joyous occasion with a feast of running rugby and skills. Your CRFU gazebo is a welcome addition to the rugby scene in Cornwall.
You will see a few photos from Saturday attached including the Gilbert Match-ball presentation to Jo Holden as well as your group photo. Please feel free to share/post them.
And finally please pass on our congratulations to the U.20 squad and coaches on their win over Gloucestershire yesterday. It was a notable performance over a County that produces good young players.
Kind Regards
Phil Trevarton
TASC Chairman
Women’s Cornwall Cup 2025
This season’s competition took place on Saturday at Penryn RFC.
With some 200 players attending from all the clubs around the county an competitive but fun day was had by one & all.
The main competition saw Launceston Ladies retain their cup with Truro Women runners up.
The Shield competition, for Inner Warrior sides, saw Saltash Phoenixes win with Wadebridge Camels Women the runners up.
Heartfelt thanks to Jo Holden for organising the event to Penryn RFC for hosting Cornwall RRS for providing the match officials, also Ann’s Pasties & Penny’s Pies for keeping everyone fed on the day.
Cornwall Under 20’s off to a winning start
JASON LEONARD CUP
CORNWALL U.20, 32 – 22 GLOUCESTERSHIRE U.20
By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground, Camborne
A try by Rosko Troughton in the dying moments of the game foiled any hopes Gloucestershire harboured of a miraculous comeback.
It also ensured Cornwall had an opening day bonus point win ahead of their trip to Tiverton next month to take on Devon.
The result, if not always the manner, pleased head coach Richie Kevern. He said post-match. “I am happy to get the campaign off to a winning start and with the bonus point. We stuck at it and showed grit when Gloucestershire had momentum . I thought our defence at times was top draw we knocked their big forwards back time and again.
“We created some very good chances but we failed to finish them off and that almost allowed Gloucestershire back into it. We will need to be more clinical in our next games. We did show that we have some serious gas out wide if we can get it right we will cause sides problems.
Thoughts will now turn to the Devon game on April 27th at Tiverton in what is likely to be a group decider. “Devon’s win today against Somerset sets up a great encounter next month. We will be working hard between now and then to make sure we go into that game well prepared.”
Cornwall took the lead with a routine penalty from fly-half Jowan Kerry. That lead proved short lived when the visitors kicked for the corner and the rumbling Gloucestershire pack put Reuben Millward over for the try.
Both Billy Jordan and Ben Roskilly went close to scoring before Leo Armstrong-Lever went over from a maul to put Cornwall back in the lead, Kerry adding the extras.
The black and gold back three showed plenty of pace throughout the game.
The Cornish back row of Freddie Jordan, Will Symons and skipper Jack Jenkin ruled at the breakdown as Cornish pressure built.
Armstrong-Lever then crossed again as Cornwall dominated play before wing Rhys Bowery sped in at the corner with Kerry again on the money with the conversion.
Cornwall’s concentration switched off just before the break when Millward bagged his second fo the visitors to leave Cornwall 22-10 up.
The second half proved cagey, Cornwall took the points from a penalty in front of the posts from Kerry to stretch their lead.
Gloucestershire pressed and were rewarded when Zac Mountfield crossed with Ollie French adding the conversion and when Omar Ly scored his side’s fourth try Cornish nerves jangled as the lead was cut to just three points.
Cornwall redoubled their efforts. A tremendous forward drive in the final moments gave Troughton his chance to score following several phases with Kerry adding the extras to ensure the win.
Cornwall U.20 (Helston, unless stated): Barney Lewis (Newquay), Ayden Earnshaw, Ben Roskilly, Bill Jordan (Penryn), Rhys Bowery (Newquay), Jowan Kerry (Perranporth), Jarvis Lee (Truro); Dan Bennett (St. Austell), Leo Armstrong-Lever, Olly Derry (Wadebridge), Charlie Knight (Saltash), Oli Wells (Redruth), Freddie Jordan (Penryn), Will Symons (Wadebridge), Jack Jenkin (Capt)
Replacements: Jalal Bennett (Truro), Rosko Troughton, Joe Court, Ben Smith (both Camborne).Luke Young (Redruth), Callum Phillips, Lewis Wiltshire (both Wadebridge), Harry Rigg.
Cornwall U.20 scores: Tries, Armstrong –Lever 27, 32, Bowery 38, Troughton 78, Cons, Kerry 28, 39, 79, Pens, Kerry 4, 58
Cornwall Star Man: Rhys Bowery
Welcome to our new sponsor – Suez UK Ltd
We are thrilled to welcome along SUEZ recycling and recovery UK Ltd as official sponsors of Cornwall RFU. With a deep-rooted commitment to building a sustainable future that doesn’t cost the earth. SUEZ’s sponsorship reflects their dedication to local community engagement.
As part of the global SUEZ group, a leading provider of waste and recycling solutions, they employ over 200 people across 21 sites from Penzance to Bude, processing the waste for local businesses and Cornish households, as part of a 35-year contract with Cornwall Council. Together they are working to ensure that our beautiful Cornish landscapes remain pristine for generations to come.
Mark Hillson, PFI General Manager for SUEZ said, ‘As a proud Cornishman I’m delighted that we’re sponsoring Cornwall RFU and look forward to an exciting season ahead.’
Picture – Mark Hillson, PFI General Manager – Cornwall and Kevin Thomas Chair of Senior Men’s Selectors & Chair of Representative Rugby Cornwall RFU
CRFU partners with Fanbase for Online Ticket access
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Fanbase as we look to enhance the
experience of our valued supporters.
By linking to Fanbase, supporters can now enjoy a brand-new digital experience that offers
content, ticketing, and more across web, mobile and tablet platforms.
When it comes to ticketing, fans can purchase tickets in seconds and conveniently store them in their Apple or Google Wallet, allowing for easy access on match day.
Fanbase also provides us with easy access to detailed fan profiles, offering us the potential
to make data-driven decisions to improve fan engagement.
Fanbase also offers the CRFU new revenue-generating opportunities through both the
potential increase in ticket sales and new sponsorship opportunities available within the
newsfeed and match centre functions, giving sponsors access to our engaged audience.
Kevin Russell, Fanbase Business Development Manager commented. “We are delighted to
partner with the Cornwall RFU moving forward. It has been a real pleasure to work with
Ashley on this and we are all looking forward to seeing the benefits of our partnership for the
supporters of Rugby in Cornwall and also the CRFU organisation both for this season’s
fixtures and into the future.”
Ashley Shopland of the Cornwall RFU said “we needed to modernise the way we interact
with our supporters, while retaining more traditional methods. Fanbase offers us a simple to
use, yet very effective platform from which to offer tickets to County matches, but also other
commercial opportunities. ”
Fans looking to access Fanbase can do so through your chosen internet browser at
app.fanbaseclub.com and download directly onto your device through the Apple/Android
store.
With our U20s team starting their warm-up campaign v Camborne School of Mines on the
evening of Wednesday, January 29th (7.30pm kick-off at Hayle RFC) included below is a link
to the Fanbase platform to allow any interested supporters to sign-up and buy tickets :
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9149
Cornwall to take on Chiefs
As promised – we said there was to be some exciting news to impart with our supporters.
We are immensely grateful to Tony Rowe for inviting the CRFU Senior Men’s Team to play an Exeter Chiefs XV at Sandy Park on the 17th May 2025.
This exciting fixture will enable our players to measure themselves against Premiership opposition on the lead into our County Championship Campaign.
We will be announcing travel options and ticket availability in the New Year.
Jewson, St Austell Brewery, MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, Ann’s Pasties, RG Kellow Ltd, Kelsall Steele Investment Services Ltd, SUEZ UK, Newells Travel, Trelawny’s Army, Paladin Sports
New Cornwall shirt unveiled
Proud to announce the unveiling of our official playing shirt and introducing our new provider and kit sponsor Paladin Sports.
Not only do we have this stunning design but sublimated in the numbers on the back of the shirt are all the clubs affiliated to the CRFU.
A nod to the the clubs that provide the talent and the support to allow us to represent Cornwall in this iconic shirt.
In the coming weeks we will be highlighting each of our sponsors, to whom we must say a massive thank you for joining us for this season and next.
Jewson, St Austell Brewery, MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, Kelsall Steele Investment Services Ltd, RG Kellow Ltd, Ann’s Pasties, SUEZ UK, Newells Travel, Trelawny’s Army
Training Courses 24/25 Season
What Training Course is Right for Me
Please click on the attached link where you will be directed to the England Rugby
Course Booklet. Here you will find all the information required to ensure the course you
choose is correct for your needs. The CRFU will, on receipt of a successful completion
shown on your GMS profile, refund the full amount of any course up to the value of
£30.00, and 50% above that amount.
Sponsor Spotlight – MSB Helston
Cornwall Rugby Football Union are proud to unveil yet another primary sponsor MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical LTD
MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical LTD are an experienced and professional team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
They specialise in all aspects of electrical and mechanical applications including gas, appliance repair, install and maintenance for large commercial operators.
They are based in Helston, Cornwall and their team of industry experts are able to operate anywhere in the UK.
Their professional and extensive services are also available for domestic customers.
Sponsor’s Spotlight
Today we turn the spotlight on Ann’s Pasties
The CRFU are delighted to welcome back Ann’s Pasties as one of our valued sponsors for 2024.
Here is a little background information on our pasty provider;
About Ann
All of the women in my mother’s Cornish family traditionally made pasties.
I learned to make pasties in an emergency, I was summoned by my mother, Hettie Merrick, a professional pasty-maker, to a Breton agricultural fair, where demand was dramatically and unexpectedly outstripping supply at a stall mother had set up. At the end of a day of pasty-making, I could crimp them as fast as my mother, which was the perfect confidence boost and eye opener into the fact that there was a business to be had producing a good Cornish pasty.
Soon afterwards I began making pasties for my neighbours, who’d bring gifts of fresh fish they’d caught or vegetables they’d grown, and who treated my living room like a waiting room, sitting around gossiping over cups of tea if the pasties hadn’t come out of the oven yet.
Inspired by the response, mother and I started selling our wares from a stall at the nearby market town of Helston. We soon found business good enough to graduate to a shop in Porthleven. But when juggling family and pasty shop became too much, my husband transformed the garage of our house at the Lizard into a pasty kitchen, where I was able to crimp with one eye on the family.
The business has since flourished, so much so that my son Fergus has stepped in to help keep up with the demand! The family recipe lives on through Fergus who makes a pasty so good even mother approves!
Match Official Abuse from 1st January 2024
The RFU Head of Judiciary has issued new guidelines in respect of Match Official Abuse cases as and from 1st January 2024.
The CRFU policy of adding 1 week aggravation to proven cases has now been replaced by a national aggravation policy, which CRFU Disciplinary will be implementing immediately. The aggravation sanctions are now much more severe!
These new regulations DO NOT apply to Age Grade rugby. Therefore the CRFU 1 week aggravation for cases of Match Official Abuse will continue to be applied in any Age Grade cases.
Please read and take note of the new guidance in the link
Bill Hooper
CRFU Discipline Secretary
Cornwall Under 20 team named to face Gloucestershire
CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 The Jason Leonard Cup.
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2025 gets underway with their first fixture in the Jason Leonard Cup. The team hosts Gloucestershire for their first pool game of the competition on Sunday 30th March. The game will be played at Camborne RFC with a 1400 kick off time.
CRFU President Andy Reed said “It is great to get this year’s competition off with a tie against Gloucestershire. We thank all our sponsors for their support and assistance with this group of players in this important game representing Cornwall. It is fantastic to see so many different clubs represented, and we thank them for their support to enable these fixtures to be played”.
Cornwall have named Jack Jenkin (Helston, pictured above) as the captain for the season, alongside him is another new player this season, Ted Kullich from Camborne, who is the vice-captain.
Coach Rich Kevern said – “This will be a good test for this new set of young players. We start a fresh with a whole group of new players entering the competition for the first time. Playing Gloucestershire is never easy, playing Gloucestershire in the very first game of the season will be an even bigger challenge for these guys”.
Cornwall has a new coaching set up this season, so joining well established Rich Kevern is ex U20 player and current Camborne player Brad Howe as the forward’s coach. Always keen to encourage young coaches into the game we see ex senior county player David Mankee assisting the backs with Rich. There is also a change in the team management with LJ Collick from Helston taking over as Team Manager. LJ has many years of experience and has been involved with the U18’s and the Southwest sides.
Cornwall Captain Jack Jenkin said, – “It is an honour to be asked to captain the side for this season. I know the guys are up for a tough campaign as always and have trained well in preparation for this game. This is my first season with the 20’s and I know that it is a tough competition, and we will have to perform at our best in every game. We have had great numbers at training, and I know some guys will be disappointed not to be in the team, but this is a squad for the season so keep pushing us for those places, nobody’s shirt is fixed. For those who will run out with me on the 30th, we have a big task ahead of us but I’m confident in our ability”.
Cornwall ‘s second pool game will be Devon away on Sunday 27th April at Tiverton RFC with a 1400 kick off time and then finally Somerset at Redruth RFC on Sunday 11th May again with a 1400 kick off time.
The CRFU Chair Steve Murley said, -” The vagaries of U20 rugby mean we can lose up to 50% of our squad every year through age qualification. So, we start to build again with a mixture of players transitioning from the U18’s, new players identified and nominated from clubs around the county. There are a number of these players who will be around for the next 2 seasons, and we are always on the lookout at new talent who can come into the squad and join them over the coming seasons. For those joining the U20s, it is part of their rugby education adapting to different teammates, coaches and patterns of play. Our U20s have a great record of rising to these challenges and it is always a pleasure to see them progress and develop as a team”.
Entry on the day will be via the purchase of a match programme at a cost of £5, with Under 16’s having free entry. Or tickets can be pre purchased on the CRFU website Fan Base link. https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9772
There will be marketing and sponsorship opportunities with the Under 20’s team and matches, any individuals or companies that may be interested are asked to contact Tanya Thomas of the CRFU in the first instance.
Email – commercial-development@crfu.co.uk
24/03/2024
Cornwall U20 v Gloucestershire U20
Sunday 30th March @ Camborne RFC 1400 kick off.
| 1 | DAN BENNETT | ST AUSTELL |
| 2 | LEO ARMSTRONG-LEVER | HELSTON |
| 3 | OLLY DERRY | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
| 4 | CHARLIE KNIGHT | SALTASH |
| 5 | OLI WELLS | REDRUTH |
| 6 | FREDDIE JORDAN | PENRYN |
| 7 | WILL SYMONS | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
| 8 | JACK JENKIN (CAPT) | HELSTON |
| 9 | JARVIS LEE | TRURO |
| 10 | JOWAN KERRY | PERRANPORTH |
| 11 | RHYS BOWERY | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
| 12 | BILLY JORDAN | PENRYN |
| 13 | TED KULLICH (V CAPTAIN) | CAMBORNE |
| 14 | AYDEN EARNSHAW | HELSTON |
| 15 | BARNEY LEWIS | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
| 16 | JALAL BENNETT | TRURO |
| 17 | ROSKO TROUGHTON | HELSTON |
| 18 | JOE COURT | CAMBORNE |
| 19 | BEN SMITH | CAMBORNE |
| 20 | LUKE YOUNG | REDRUTH |
| 21 | CALLUM PHILLIPS | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
| 22 | BEN ROSKILLY | HELSTON |
| 23 | HARRY RIGG | HELSTON |
| TR | WILL LUSCOMBE | REDRUTH |
| TR | CHARLIE BRICE | CAMBORNE SCHOOL OF MINES |
| TR | LEWIS WILTSHIRE | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
| TR | LOWEN MEARS-OLLERENSHAW | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
Coaches – Rich Kevern, Brad Howe, David Mankee
Team Manager LJ Collick, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical cover – Hen Gard + Sam West
Kit – Paul Hurrell + Colin Hatch, Photographer Simon Bryant, Match Day filming David Burrows, Multimedia – Kevin Bishop
RFU Community Game Update – March
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| 1. ACTION REQUIRED Tackle Height Implementation Update We wanted to take this moment to thank you for your hard work in ensuring the changes to Tackle Height were successful, and to update you on some of the results we have seen so far. T1 Rugby Resources available to you With the summer fast approaching, it may be time to start thinking about your club’s non-contact offer. Following the successful launch of T1 Rugby in schools and colleges, we’ve produced a range of resources that will help you maximise the opportunity the format provides. ICYMI: A message from Sir Bill Beaumont and the RFU Board Last week, Sir Bill Beaumont and the RFU Board wrote an open letter detailing the focus of the RFU moving forward and a new motion to be voted on at the upcoming SGM based off feedback heard on the recent nationwide tour. Read the letter in full in this section. Papa Johns Men’s Community Cup Updates We are happy to now be able to announce the finals venues for the Papa Johns Men’s Community Cups. Find them here as well as more general updates on the competition. Age Grade Playing Calendar 2025/26 We are pleased to provide the National Age Grade Playing Calendar for 2025/26. This is the framework for national competitions and player pathway activity throughout the year. Payment of Players Declaration 2025 update (Regulation 7) A reminder that the 2025 Payment of Players declaration went live on 1 March 2025 and is open until 30 June 2025. The declaration covers the period of 1 June 2024 – 31 May 2025. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Are you ready to make the most of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025? We know many clubs are already thinking about how they can make the most of this summer’s Rugby World Cup. In the coming months, we will be providing clubs with a comprehensive suite of activation resources to support any activity you may be planning. Mascot Opportunities at Red Roses matches We want to let clubs know that we have a very limited number of community mascots opportunities for the upcoming Red Roses games at LNER Community Stadium, York on Sunday 23 March, and Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium, Leicester on Saturday 19 April. Coaching Resource – Developing England Players: Catch and Pass For this month’s U14-U18 coaching support, the England U20 players guide you through some key skill zones that help support the development of catch and pass. Upcoming webinars & support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Fixture Upload Reminder A reminder that all your fixtures for this season need to be uploaded by 23 May 2025 and your new international ticket allocations will 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 > |
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Cornwall Under 20’s tickets
Link is now live on Fan Base to purchase tickets for Cornwall U.20 v Gloucestershire U.20 at Camborne RFC on Sunday 30 March kick-off 2 pm, Fan Base link
