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CRFU looking to appoint coaches for Cornwall Girls U.18s & U.15s

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Openings: Cornwall Girls U18s and U15s coaches for 2020/21

Whatever twists and turns the coming season has in store for us, we’re looking to make sure that the opportunity to pull on the black and gold for this year’s players is still available, even if it’s for one or two friendlies rather than the big festival format that we’ve become accustomed to.

To that end we need coaching applicants for both the U18s and U15s head coach, forwards coach and backs coach roles. As well as working to select and coach the county girls team, successful applicants will also help deliver coaching at the county girls Development Days as well.

Anyone who fancies getting involved with these very rewarding and enjoyable roles need simply send a rugby CV and cover letter to Ross Tucknott, e-mail:womensandgirls@crfu.co.uk by the 15th September.

CRFU launch Project Trelawny

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Over the past few months the CRFU have been exploring ways of getting our game back on it’s feet having suffered the double blow of the continuing covid-19 pandemic allied with  the deep cuts to community rugby imposed by the RFU.

It has become increasingly clear that the way forward has to come from within, from both the county CB and our clubs working together to deliver the game to the rugby community and to see it thrive going forward.

To meet this aim the CRFU are delighted to launch Project Trelawny, it is very much hoped that all our Cornish clubs will buy into this project for the benefit of One & All!

Commending the project CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter said. “During these difficult times, the CRFU management board have been busy strengthening the support we give to clubs, this has developed into Project Trelawny. The RFU have their own issues involving finance and man-power, our belief is that more will be devolved to the Counties, and we are preparing for this.

“The support we offer will be increased and enhanced, this started with Legionnaires testing and will continue. All clubs will be clustered into groups of 4 with support of 2 management board members, helping to direct clubs to appropriate solutions.

All clubs have been contacted advising them of Project Trelawny and inviting them to an initial meeting with their cluster “buddies” and appointed Management Board reps. 

Saunter added. “I look forward to seeing and working with you all soon.” 

Saunter’s messaged was endorsed by the CRFU President John Sumnall. “We recommend this project to all clubs as it will provide a clear and local pathway to the return to playing rugby. Competitive rugby may not have begun but Project Trelawny enables the clubs to begin preparing for that day and the CRFU Management Board Members look forward to assisting.

With clubs having been sent the plan document for perusal the President looked forward to an early response from the clubs. “The outline of the concept and areas of activity has been circulated to all our clubs for consideration and CRFU Management board personnel are ready and available to assist clubs in any way possible. In the first instance they should address any comments or questions to the Management Board members allocated to their cluster.”

Link to documentation on Project Trelawny

Community Rugby Roadmap to move to Phase D from 1st September

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Clubs will be able to start limited and restricted contact rugby training and organise inter-club non-contact fixtures. This follows the reintroduction of intra-club non-contact rugby union activity at the beginning of August.

The reintroduction of limited contact training has been approved by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (‘DCMS’) and moves The Return to Community Rugby Roadmap from Stage C to Stage D.

The reinstatement of some contact activity is important to ensure players can continue to practice core skills and are able to start preparing and conditioning themselves appropriately as the game starts to return to normality with regular training and matches.

Varied training conditions will allow the return of tackling, lineouts and rucks, ensuring players are prepared to perform these skills safely and effectively with some restrictions.  Mauls, scrums, opposed lineouts or upright tackles are still not permissible as the transmission exposure risk remains high. Contact training sessions have to be carried out in small groups of no more than six players. 

Detail of the permitted training activity is available in the return to contact training guidance.

To read the rest of the post click on the link

RFU Community Game Update – 25th August

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update Please find below the thirty-seventh edition of our coronavirus (Covid-19) update.

We have provided a reminder that in September the NatWest Rugby Force weekend will take place on the 5th/6th, followed by the Pitch Up for Rugby weekend on the 12th/13th. We have also provided an update regarding the impact of various local restrictions on rugby activity.

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Community Rugby – current position

With the exception of clubs impacted by local lockdown restrictions, we remain at Stage C on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap.

The rugby community can, if they wish, recommence some larger group rugby activity, initially non-contact, subject to adherence with RFU guidance and also continuing to follow Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidelines.

The return is initially through Ready4Rugby, a non-contact game, and other touch rugby activity (including O2 Touch).

To read the rest of the update, click on the link

Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and updates here.

Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition.		 

T.K. Vivian – R.I.P.

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The C.R.F.U. were saddened to learn of the passing of former county player Keith Vivian aged 94.

Keith played for Camborne before and after attending Cambridge University. A powerful lock he played for Cornwall 14 times between 1945-53 and for the South West against the 1953 All Blacks at Camborne, a game lost 0-9.

The President and everyone at the C.R.F.U. wish to covey their condolences to Keith’s family and friends at this time.

For a fuller appreciation please see the article by Ted Williams on the Camborne RFC website.

RFU Community Game – Covid 19 Update 18th August

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) update
Please find below the thirty-sixth edition of our coronavirus (Covid-19) update.

We have provided a reminder that we are at Stage C on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap, of our advice to clubs in local lockdown areas and that in September the NatWest Rugby Force weekend will take place on the 5th/6th, followed by the Pitch Up for Rugby weekend on the 12th/13th.

There’s also a last call for the rugby community to take part in our Diversity and Inclusion Survey.

We remain at Stage C on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap.

If they wish to, the rugby community can now recommence some larger group rugby activity, initially non-contact, subject to adherence with RFU guidance and also continuing to follow Government Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidelines.

The return is initially through Ready4Rugby, a non-contact game, enabling two teams of up to 10 players to engage in training and match activity in their own club environment. Other touch rugby activity (including O2 Touch centres) will also be able to recommence.

To read the rest of the update please click on the link.

Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and updates here.

Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition.

RFU Community Game Update – August 2020

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Community Game Update – August 2020
Content
1. Update on the return to community rugby
2. Join the NatWest Rugby Force and Pitch Up for Rugby events
3. Local lockdown guidance
4. Adult Male Future Competition Structure
5. Safeguarding update
6. Diversity and Inclusion – complete the survey
7. Register for an Eddie Jones webinar
8. Running your Club – Virtual Workshops – Sept to Nov 2020
9. 2020 Annual General Meeting – Draft Minutes
10. Share your Ready4Rugby stories and videos

To read the full update click on the link

Recommendations for adult male competition structure published

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The RFU Future Competitions Structure Group has released a recommendation paper on the adult male competitions structure (English Club Championship Level 3 and below) for implementation in the 2021/22 season.

This follows engagement with the game over the last nine months and evidence collection. The RFU acknowledges that players are playing less games each season due to lifestyle reasons and modern day demands on time.

The paper recognises the significant opportunity for rugby to develop an optimal playing offer and structure that protects the future health of the adult male game, meets the needs of current and future players, balances quality of experience and player welfare needs and limits travel, while protecting the sustainability of clubs.

The proposals include reducing league sizes, introducing league break weekends, and organising leagues that minimise travel, all essential to meet the game’s needs. Player feedback has also highlighted the importance of knockout rugby. Click here to read the plan.

Feedback is welcomed ahead of the RFU Council decision on Friday 2 October 2020. Please click here to share your views. You can also access FAQs here. 

Additional documents

For any queries, contact Competitions-Development@RFU.com

Adopting a whole club approach to Covid risk assessments

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In assisting clubs with Covid risk assessments and the sharing of good practice, it is clear that the most enduring and robust processes are those where there are ‘whole club’ approaches to managing training and the tracing of participants rather than individual team interpretations. Whereas the content of a training session will undoubtedly differ depending on age and gender, the Covid management processes and risk assessments should remain constant and coherent throughout the club.

This is especially important as we move through the return to play matrix. A recent RFU meeting outlined the significant hurdles that had to be overcome in order to obtain senior government approval to move from B to C and which will undoubtedly be repeated for any further easing. The situation is naturally fragile and hard earned concessions can be withdrawn. Therefore, CRFU would strongly recommend that all clubs have a common policy and process that is adhered to and enforced by club management for all teams within the club.

The RFU have created an excellent webinar explaining the underpinning rationale which can be accessed at this link https://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=4360816365574395  Ideally, all involved with the game including players, parents and those at a supervisory level should do the webinar and gain the certificate. Most certainly, DoRs, coaches, DoRs and team managers at all age groups and genders should make every effort to complete the 20 minute video as it will assist them in keeping the game Covid safe and demonstrating due diligence.

Several clubs have discussed their processes with CRFU RugbySafe and have allowed the sharing of their ideas so that the protections can be as robust as practically possible throughout Cornish rugby. If any club or team manager has any questions or would like a review of their processes, please contact rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk

Bob Hubble

Rugby Safe Lead

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