| 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 To read the rest of the update, click on the link |
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.
CRFU Chairman looks forward to the return of rugby
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
| 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 To read the rest of the update click on the link |
Dave Muirhead MBE – RIP
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
| 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 To read the rest of the update click on the link |
February Community Game Update
| Community Game Update – February 2021 Content: 1. Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund Loans Scheme 2. Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund Grants Reminder 3. England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award and Coach Logic Partner 4. Irwin Mitchell Mentoring 5. Webinars and on-demand videos 6. LGBT+ month This communication is only sent to the roles highlighted in the distribution list above. Please share it with others in your club who need to see it. England Rugby Coaching  New partner in Coach Logic We have partnered with video analysis platform Coach Logic to provide additional online support for coaches who enrol on coaching award courses. They will have access to game footage from different levels of the game, as well as allowing coaches (and players) to share ideas and analyse performance. Advanced Coaching Award – (Previously Level 3) The England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award (ERACA) for 2021/22 will kick off in February with two webinars which prospective participants need to complete. Firstly – Advanced Coaching Workshop Part 1. A free on-demand webinar that anyone wishing to take part in the ERACA must complete as a pre-requisite for booking. Secondly – Advanced Coaching Workshop Part 2 in March. Bookings for the full courses due to open in May 2021. You can find out more on the link below. Please be aware that course dates and venues are provisional and subject to change or cancellation depending on the evolving situation with the Coronavirus pandemic. Coach Logic Coaching Award To Read the rest of the update please click on the link |
RFU Community Game Update 16th Feb
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) update This week’s headlines include: 1. Lockdown Rugby Activity 2. Age Grade Playing Calendar 2021-22 3. Inner Warrior Update 4. Webinars and on-demand videos 5. Hinckley RFC 6. Share your ideas Rugby Union Winter Survival Fund  Applications opened last Friday for clubs to submit applications for grants. The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 25 February. The aim of the fund is to support community clubs at Level 3 and below that have been severely impacted by Covid-19 restrictions. Below is a video from RFU Rugby Development Director, Steve Grainger, to help explain the fund, its aims, and criteria for the application process. It covers a six-month period, from 1 October 2020 to 31 March 2021. Clubs need to demonstrate financial need for funding to ensure survival. You can find out more about the criteria and how to apply using the funding link below. We are working with Sport England to define the criteria and process for a Loans Programme, in addition to this grant funding, and will communicate this to CBs and clubs later this week when we have confirmation. Watch Video Funding Page Lockdown rugby activity England players go back to school Home-schooling was given an added rugby twist this month, when ten England players joined online school assemblies from their Guinness Six Nations training camp. Players answered pupils’ questions as Eddie Jones and England Rugby tried to help motivate students by giving them and their teachers something different to start their school day. The activity was part of England Rugby’s wider programme of support for the community game, aiming to keep players engaged in rugby while they can’t play. Red Rose Shaunagh Brown live Q&A Shaunagh Brown joined us live last Wednesday after a two-day training camp with the Red Roses. While discussing the upcoming Women’s World Cup later this year and the Women’s Six Nations, now scheduled for April, she also answered players’ questions on how to stay physically and mentally motivated during lockdown. Watch the Q&A on demand here. Position Workshop Series This week we were joined by second rows Courtney Lawes and Jonny Hill. Both players analysed match footage to share their insights, thought processes and how they use the Principles of Play. Back To School Inspired To Play Ag Grade Playing Calendar 2021-22 A final reminder that the Age Grade Playing calandar for 2021-22 is now with CBs, CSUs, Academies, Centres of Excellence, RPPGs and other local stakeholders to populate together. We hope this has started to be shared and published on websites to give everyone the best planning notice possible. Inner Warrior update Warrior Camps are now on hold until May. Should any tier system return, and if clubs are able to host a Warrior Camp as part of their permitted activity, then clubs are welcome to hold an event in April. We will run a targeted recruitment campaign in May and will invite clubs to host a Warrior Camp between 1st and 30th May. Information on how to register your event will be shared at the end of March, subject to Covid-19 restrictions. If you have any queries, please contact innerwarrior@rfu.com Webinars and on-demand videos We know that you might be Zoomed out, so we have made sure all our webinars are available when you need them on demand if you can’t see them live. RFU’s Head Groundsperson Jim Buttar Q&A – Thursday 18 February – 7pm We want to help you with the challenges you are having with your pitches but also to celebrate your success. Jim Buttar, England Rugby Head Groundsperson, will be answering your questions throughout the Webinar so send any questions or photos to groundsmenconnected@rfu.com. Register today Introducing the Mental Wellbeing for Players webinar – Wednesday 24 March – 7pm Welcome rugby players of all ages to a healthy discussion about mental wellbeing, creating kinder cultures and the importance of looking out for each other. Guest speaker, David Beeney, who has years of experience talking about (and not talking about) mental health is joined by former England Rugby captain Dylan Hartley. We put player welfare at the heart of the game in order to keep the community healthy with help from our trusted healthcare partner Simplyhealth. Register today You can see all our previous Coaching, Refereeing, and Club webinars online. Hinckley RFC Hinckley RFC are yet another club making a difference, like so many during this pandemic. They have called in a number of volunteers to help produce over 500 individually packed meals a day to distribute to children and their families during the weekdays of half term. Hinckley Share your ideas Please let us know if there are any further resources or specific support that clubs and CBs could benefit from during lockdown, by contacting ClubSupport@RFU.com or emailing ChrisDodd@rfu.com. We continue to highlight the wonderful activities of our clubs and their teams on our England Rugby channels. Please share your stories and videos with ChrisDodd@rfu.com or PatriciaMowbray@rfu.com. |
15-a-side Game Changers – Webinar
There are still places up for grabs on this course due to be held on March 2nd. Please book via GMS portal. See link for details.
Cowan-Dickie starts against Italy
Congratulations to Cornishman Luke Cowan-Dickie who has been selected at hooker against Italy in Saturday’s Guinness 6 Nations game at Twickenham. This will be Luke’s 28th appearance for England.
