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RFU President’s 150th anniversary walk
RFU President His Honour Jeff Blackett and his wife Sally are undertaking a 15 day charity walk in aid if the Injured Players Foundation as part of the RFU’s 150th anniversary.
Details of their walk and how to donate to the fund can be found in the link
Jeff and Sally will be with us on the morning of Wednesday 3rd November when they will commence that day’s walk from Saltash RFC, accompanied by members of the Cornwall RFU, heading back into England across the Tamar Bridge to be welcomed by members from Devon RFU.
CRFU President John Sumnall added the following;
May I remind you that this season the RFU is celebrating its 150th Anniversary and are using this Anniversary to raise funds for the Injured Players Foundation.
The RFU President, Jeff Blackett, in early November will be walking 150 miles taking in as many Clubs and Counties as possible. He will be visiting Cornwall on Wednesday 03 November starting at Saltash RFC and then crossing into Devon to visit Tamar Saracens RFC. Further information can be found at:
https://www.rfuipf.org.uk/news
https://rfuipf.enthuse.com/cf/rfu-presidents-150th-wa
In Cornwall we started early in our fund raising and the CRFU Chair David Saunter in early August walked 150 miles from Weston-Super-Mare to Perranporth raising some £600 for the Injured Players Foundation.
We will continue this fund raising by a third event and I would be grateful if you would please consider encouraging your Club to join my President’s Challenge by forming a team or a group of teams to complete 150 laps of your pitch. If your Club is able to join this event it would be greatly appreciated and you will be supporting a great cause. There is not an end date other than this season please and all funds can be donated to our specific Just Giving:
If your Club has age group teams may I suggest that the event is perfect for this Challenge and would be grateful if you would please ensure that they are aware of the event.
I do hope your Club will be able to join others that are already committed to the Challenge.
Game Changers on-line course
Do you want to create meaningful games based practices to effectively develop your players? Sign up to one of our upcoming FREE Game Changers online workshop throughout November.
Register your place via http://EnglandRugby.com/courses
Wayne Reed
RFU SW Game Development
RFU Community Game Update 12 October
| Back In The Game Update Community Game Updates are now fortnightly rather than weekly. They will also be structured as follows, to help volunteers distinguish between where action is required and where information is for awareness. 1. Action required 2. CB & Club member services – action if of interest 3. For awareness A PDF version is available to view by clicking on the ‘Read Online’ button below. Read Online |
| 1. Ongoing player affiliation (Mandatory Age Grade, Voluntary Adult) Over 97,000 age grade players have now affiliated across 800 clubs. There are helpful guides for registrars and data officers to continue to drive the affiliation process. CB & CLUB MEMBER SERVICES – ACTION IF OF INTEREST 2. How to show Autumn Internationals at your Club Details on how clubs can access the Autumn Internationals to show in their clubhouses. 3. Webinars – Building inclusive volunteer teams, Mobile Ticketing The first webinar talks about building an inclusive volunteer base and the second on how clubs can access and distribute their international tickets via the new mobile ticketing service. 4. Club GMS Support & Webinar We continue our support on GMS by identifying the two highest priorities seen from raised tickets and how to solve them before they become issues. Details on a Club GMS drop-in session every week for the next month. FOR AWARENESS 5. RFU President Jeff Blackett visiting clubs during IPF fundraising walk HH Jeff Blackett will be walking 150 miles in 15 days across 18 counties to raise money for the Injured Players’ Foundation (IPF) and thanking volunteers in person for their hard work in keeping the game going during the pandemic. 6. Player welfare resources including Activate, HEADCASE and RugbySafe Toolkit A reminder of our player welfare resources to keep players in the best condition possible and away from injury. 7. Age Grade – Under 7s Ideas on how to keep the youngest players engaged until January 2022, when they can play matches. 8. The Touch Union – St Columba & Torpoint RFC success A success story from the new non-contact playing format of the game where one club has formed a new section. |
Ben Plummer (St Austell RFC) Awarded his U20 Cornwall Cap
Ben Plummer who plays his rugby at St Austell RFC was presented with his U20’s Cornwall cap at his home club on Saturday 9th October.
Ben earned his Cornwall tie on his first appearance for the U20’s back in February 2019 against Devon and was a regular squad member until the last game before Covid 19 struck in the away victory against Gloucestershire in March 2020. Had it not been for the pandemic Ben would have potentially made several further appearances and had his cap presented at one of the games in front of his teammates!
The presentation took place on the pitch before their home match against Old Patesians It was pleasing to see not only the players who played with Ben on the last occasion for Cornwall in the photograph, but they, and many other ex U20’s in the St Austell side on the day which is a testimony to club’s youth policy and player development. The CRFU President John Sumnall congratulated Ben on his achievement and wished him well in his future rugby career.
Congratulations to Ben on this well-deserved presentation.
Colin Hatch
Cornwall U20 Team Manager
Steve Murley – DOR St. Austell RFC added. “We believe it is a valuable and important of our players on-going development to represent Cornwall whenever selected.
They enjoy being challenged and tested in competitive environments against the best in their age group, both within the county and in national championships. In addition it takes players away from their home clubs and out of their comfort zone where they have to learn to adapt to new coaching styles and playing strategies. That helps make them more adaptable and flexible in their thinking.
All of this helps to develop players who not only see the standards they have to achieve to progress their rugby careers but also helps them to become problem solvers and to think on their feet when confronted by situations on the field.
We can see many positives in our players representing Cornwall and believe it complements the coaching they receive within our club. All at St Austell appreciate the help and support that we get from the CRFU and the respective age group coaches and support staff “
Dates – Club’s Forum & Financial A.G.M.
The first club’s forum will be held at Camborne RFC on Wednesday 20 October at Camborne RFC at 7:15 pm.
Our guest speaker on the night will be Floyd Steadman, former Saracens captain and Middlesex player.
Floyd, who has joined our Diversity and Inclusion committee, will speak on this topic.
All clubs attending on the night will be able to collect 2 Gilbert Match balls for their club, so well worth making the effort to be there.
The CRFU Financial A.G.M. will also be held at Camborne RFC on Friday 29 October at 7:15 pm.
We look forward to seeing our clubs represented on both evenings.
CRFU statement regarding Rugby League
CRFU’s stance on Rugby League in Cornwall
Over the past few months there has been a lot of activity in the county involving Rugby League.
The County have been approached for their support and possible involvement.
Our view is simple the CRFU represent all Cornish rugby union clubs and its sole purpose is to promote RUGBY UNION.
That said we cannot and will not influence any club or players who may be interested in giving league a go in the close season. The choice lies with each club.
This County has had League sides before mainly populated with Union players, but at a time of player overload a mixture of the two maybe seen as too much and affect player welfare.
Dave Saunter
Chairman CRFU
Cornwall to face Crawshay’s Welsh XV
The CRFU last night confirmed the date and venue for their representative fixture against Crawshay’s Welsh XV, who will be celebrating their centenary this season.
The game will take place on Saturday 30th April 2022 at Camborne RFC, kick-off time to be advised nearer the date ,as will ticket prices.
Sat 30 April 2022 CORNWALL v CRAWSHAY’S WELSH XV @ Camborne RFC
Community Game Update 28 Sept
| Back In The Game Update A PDF version is available to view by clicking on the ‘Read Online’ button below. Read Online |
| In today’s Community Game Update: 1. Volunteering – Autumn pre-match hospitality + Leaders network Details on how club volunteers who already have match tickets for the upcoming Autumn Internationals can register for up to four tickets for pre-match hospitality, as part of the Honda Volunteer Recognition Programme. Sunday 10 October deadline to sign-up for the Rugby Leaders’ Network, helping to develop clubs of the future. 2. Wednesday 29 September mobile ticketing webinar for Six Nations tickets This webinar will explain how to access and distribute club allocations ahead of the move to mobile ticketing. 3. Game Management System (GMS) update Update on the short and long-term plan around recent GMS challenges and a reminder of the services provided on the platform. 4. County Championship update for season 2021/22 Details for this season confirmed and an update on next steps. 5. Bonfire night planning With bonfire night approaching, RFU insurance broker Howden is on hand to help with risk management guidance. 6. Inclusive volunteer recruitment toolkit Rugby is a game for everybody – a toolkit of tips and advice is available to help clubs and CBs to provide an even more inclusive volunteer experience & engage a diverse volunteer base. 7. Discipline Update A reminder of our Speak Up channels and ways to report any incidents of discrimination, abuse or harassment. 8. Tackle height evaluation, tackle & scrum resources Details on an extension to the tackle height evaluation and a reminder of tackle height and scrum resources, including Tackle Ready from World Rugby and contact activity guidance. 9. Age Grade Rugby – including what teams 17-year-olds can play/train with A reminder that U17’s can only play and train with adults for senior rugby from January 2022. Includes infographic to share with parents and players. 10. Media coverage of ‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ campaign Examples of coverage to support the return to rugby and link for clubs to provide feedback on Pitch Up activity. |
CRFU attend Trelawny’s Army A.G.M.
Chairman Dave Saunter, Council rep Alan Milliner and Assistant Hon.Sec Bill Hooper attended Trelawny’s Army Supporters Club A.G.M. held at the St. Austell Brewery Visitor Centre.
With our Supporters Club coming out of lockdown it was good to touch base with our valuable supporters.
Alan was able to give them an update on how matters were progressing regarding the County Championship ahead of the RFU Council Meeting next month.
Dave re-iterated the CRFU’s thanks to TASC for all that they do for Cornish rugby, which is greatly valued and appreciated. He also announced that the CRFU will be making a donation to the club’s funds from the sale of redundant kit.
Following the meeting a pasty supper was held and enjoyed.
