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Jade scoops top award

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Cornwall RFU were delighted to learn that Falmouth RFC’s Jade Atkins had scooped the top award at the RFU Mitsubishi National Awards Ceremony held recently.

Having been awarded the Cornwall Volunteer award back in October, Jade beat off local award winners from across the rest of the country to come out tops.

Part of Jade’s award is the exclusive use of a Mitsubishi car for six months.

Paying fulsome praise to Jade, CRFU President John Sumnall said. “We were delighted to learn of you attaining first place in the RFU Mitsubishi Awards in the recent ceremony which will have been an experience that you will treasure for some time.

“Your brilliant and empathetic idea of tackling the question of how other family members could spend their time in the Club when not involved in rugby has opened up a new meaning to being a community rugby club. By involving the children and parents not on the rugby field in crafts and other activities whilst rugby activity is taking place was an inspired idea and should certainly encourage other clubs to adopt your idea. You have clearly ensured that those members of the family that are not actively involved whilst rugby is taking place have a warm welcome in the Falmouth RFC Clubhouse and must look forward to their next visit.

“Your success has brought pride not only to your family, but also to Falmouth RFC and ourselves. Once again, many congratulations.”

RFU Community Game Update 16th March

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Return to Rugby This week’s headlines include:
1. Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund – Grants update
2. Monday 29 March – Return to Rugby Stage D guidance
3. Age Grade Summer Activity
4. Easter Camps guidance
5. Webinars and on-demand videos
6. Mako’s thumbs up
7. Inner Warrior return in May – Sign up now  


RUWSF Grants deadline – 5pm on Monday
A reminder that we have been given a grace period for clubs that weren’t able to compile their financial documentation in time to meet the original Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund Grant application deadline.
If you are a community club in Level 3 or below that needs financial support for survival and fulfil the criteria listed on the funding page below, please complete an application form by 5pm on Monday 22 March.
You will also find the application form on the Funding page button below.
Clubs who applied in the first window will be contacted by the end of March and should not apply again as their application will be discounted.
We are in the process of issuing award letters to clubs who have been successful in their application for a RUWSF Grant. The process is expected to take a couple of weeks to complete.

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RFU Covid Update 9th March

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update This week’s headlines include:
1. Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund – Grants update
2. Monday 29 March – Return to Rugby update
3. Steve Grainger takes grassroots players questions with Fill Your Boots
4. Re-starting the DBS application process
5. School of Hard Knocks – only a couple of spaces left
6. Mental Wellbeing and Know Your Lease webinars
7. International Women’s Day
8. Share your stories

RUWSF Grants update

After the government’s positive funding announcement over the weekend (more information below), we are now able to update you on next steps for clubs who have applied for a Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund Grant.

Following the closure of applications, the overall grant need was submitted to the government’s Independent Board of the Winter Sport Survival Fund. The final amount to be awarded to clubs is at the discretion of the Independent Board rather than the RFU. The Independent Board has since confirmed that grants will be capped at a maximum of £50,000 per individual club.

However, if a club has demonstrated a grant need of more than £50,000 for purposes of survival, they will be able to apply for an additional cash-flow loan to provide further financial assistance.

Applications are currently being assessed and clubs who have applied for a grant will be advised of the outcome of their application by the end of March at the latest.

We are in the process of creating a mechanism for eligible clubs to apply for a cash-flow loan and will communicate to these clubs as soon as possible.

We have also been given a grace period for clubs that weren’t able to compile their financial documentation in time to meet the original RUWSF Grant application deadline. If you are a community club in Level 3 or below that needs financial support for survival and fulfil the criteria please complete the application form below by 5pm on Monday 22 March.

Clubs who applied in the first window will be contacted by the end of March and should not apply again as their application will be discounted.


Funding Announcement


Grant Application

 
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RFU CGU Return to Rugby Update

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Return to Rugby update All content in this email is embargoed until 5pm today (Friday 5 March).

Content:
1. CB call 4pm today
2. Return to Rugby Roadmap
3. Steve Grainger video on provisional timeline for rugby’s return
4. Age grade rugby adjustments
5. Return to adult and age grade rugby timeline
6. Facilities update will follow upon government guidance being issued

Return to Rugby Roadmap

We are pleased to be able to publish our provisional plan for a phased return to full contact rugby. It’s wonderful to see light at the end of the tunnel and we are as delighted as clubs and players across the country that they will soon be able to resume training and, subject to each step on government’s roadmap being achieved, progress towards contact fixtures and an exciting season of rugby for 2021/22 from September.

Please note the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap has been revised to follow steps on the government roadmap. Please therefore disregard previous versions and only share the new ‘green for go’ roadmap below. We have removed Stages B and C as they are no longer currently relevant due to changes in government restrictions.

Over the next couple of weeks, we will provide stage-by-stage guidance on our Return to Rugby page which will include all the information you’ll need for a gradual return to contact rugby. Guidance will include equipment that can be used at each stage and videos with our coach development team.

While we are all incredibly excited about getting back out on the pitch, we should also be conscious of the need to build-up gradually after a long lay-off. The focus for all activity over the next three months should be on player retention and player safety.

Until Monday 29 March, unless you are an age grade player taking part in organised school or college rugby activity, we remain at Stage A on the Return to Rugby Roadmap. This means individuals are only allowed to exercise alone or with one other from another household.


Roadmap PDF



Roadmap Image

 
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CRFU Chairman looks forward to the return of rugby

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Thoughts of Chairman Saunts

Hi all we are finally on the road to normality, both in general and Rugby. The Prime Minster has given us the roadmap to return and the key date is 29th March.

We are not sure at this stage as to what we’ll be able to do but, the RFU have invited me to a Zoom meeting on Friday when we will find out more.


My gut feeling is Ready4rugby for approximately a month and then some form of contact, maybe similar to previous return map, but we will keep you informed.


We do however get the feeling that the 21/22 season will be back to normal, and we will be looking at ways to generate both interest and income in the early part of the season.


As this is going to be an expense time for clubs, getting their changing rooms, clubhouses and facilities ready for return the CRFU are depositing £225 to all our clubs to help with this.


Whilst doing this exercise it has become apparent that some clubs have not updated their Golden Roles on GMS. For future communication from RFU it is vital that these are completed and kept up to date. From an RFU view, if you are applying for any funding this will be part of the criteria, we (CRFU) will also be taking that approach moving forward. So please review your Golden Roles on your club GMS page now.


This Saturday The Cornish Pirates take on Saracens in the RFU Championship at the Mennaye and I’m sure we all wish them luck with the season ahead. Something to watch on their livestream service.


Everyone stay safe and we’ll be in touch with an update after Friday which is of course St Piran’s day.

Saunts

RFU Community Game Covid Update 2nd March

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
This week’s headlines include:
1. Monday 29 March – Return to Rugby Update
2. School of Hard Knocks – helping people back into employment
3. VAT: Partial exemption for rugby clubs impacted by Covid-19
4. Lockdown rugby activity – back row focus and Red Roses home workout
5. Mental Wellbeing and Know Your Lease webinars
6. Share your ideas

Return to Rugby Update

We are close to revising the rugby roadmap for both age grade and adult rugby ahead of an anticipated return to activity from Monday 29 March. We are optimistic that clubs should be also able to plan Ready4Rugby and limited contact training and Ready4Rugby matches from Monday 29 March, with amended law fixtures from week commencing Monday 26 April. We hope to make a more comprehensive announcement this Friday.

Ready4Rugby


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Dave Muirhead MBE – RIP

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Cornwall RFU were saddened to learn of the passing of former county player Dave Muirhead.

David played for Cornwall on 17 occasions, gaining his first cap in 1975 against Crawshay’s.

A fine No.8 and back row player, he played for Falmouth, were he gained his county caps also he played for London Cornish, Helston and Roseland.

A renowned singer, he was a member of the Cadgwith Singers.

The CRFU extend their sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Dave at this sad time.

RFU Community Game Update 24th Feb

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update This week’s headlines include:
1. Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund reminder with Steve Grainger
2. RUWSF Loan Scheme – two days left to complete
3. RUWSF Grant Reminder – two days left to apply
4. Return to community rugby update
5. Lockdown rugby activity
6. Webinars and on-demand videos

Update on RUWSF Grant and Loans

RFU Rugby Development Director, Steve Grainger gives an update on the Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund (RUWSF) Grant and Loan schemes.

Please note, we are updating our FAQs daily, so please keep checking back using the button below. FAQs will contain the version number and date to help keep track of when they have been updated.

The loan and grant scheme are two separate strands of funding, so clubs are able to apply for both where needed.


Watch Video



Criteria & FAQs

 
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