| Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update Please find below the twenty-ninth edition of our Coronavirus (Covid-19) update. We have now published resources to support those clubs who may wish to re-open their facilities from Saturday 4 July. We have also provided more detailed information regarding a return to competitive playing for the 2020/21 season. To read the rest of the communique 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 twice-weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition. |
Paddy McGovan – R.I.P.
Cornwall RFU were saddened to learn of the passing of former county player Paddy McGovan who was 84 years of age.
Paddy, a formidable flanker with Redruth, played 30 times for Cornwall between 1957-65.
He played for the South West Counties against South Africa at Camborne in 1960 and New Zealand at the old county ground in Exeter in 1963.
He was also an England trialist on 4 occasions.
The President, and everyone involved with Cornwall RFU wish to convey their sincerest condolences to Paddy’s family and friends.
RFU Community Game Update – 26th June
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update Please find below the twenty-eighth edition of our Coronavirus (Covid-19) update. Today we lead on the plans for competitive matches (league and cup) in the adult and age-grade game next season, once the government gives the go ahead for rugby to restart. To read the full communique 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 twice-weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition. |
Return to Competitive Playing for 2020/21 Season
There are a range of 2020/21 competition models that can be applied at different season start dates as and when it is deemed safe to return to play i.e. when we reach Phase F on the RFU Return to Rugby roadmap. The models allow for any potential interruption in the season as a result of Covid-19, while providing clubs, schools, colleges, universities and players with a framework for meaningful competitive rugby with greater flexibility to enable games to be played.
Model 1 if rugby resumes in September 2020
Model 2 if rugby resumes in November 2020
Model 3 if rugby resumes in January 2021
The models were developed by two working groups, one for the adult game and the other for age grade rugby, and the outcomes were approved by the RFU Governance Committee last week. Each group has considered player welfare, flexibility in response to Covid-19, adaptable models that prioritise local matches early in the season to reduce travel, support club revenue, and maintain player participation. Headlines for each area of the game are laid out below with links to further information and FAQs where required.
C.R.F.U. (Virtual) A.G.M.
The Annual General Meeting of the Cornwall RFU was held via Zoom on Wednesday 24th June.
The President of the CRFU, John Sumnall welcomed everyone to the meeting.
It is hoped to be able to hold physical AGM in October on conjunction with Union’s Financial AGM.
John thanked all the clubs for their hard work this season, especially over the past three months during the pandemic which has caused great concern for rugby and sport in general.
The President also thanked all members of the Management Board for their hard work and support over the course of the year.
He also praised our county age group sides that had been able to play some if not all their fixtures, with a special mention for our Under 20 side that did so well, after a disappointing start, to top their group and qualify for a home quarter-final. Sadly that game and the rest of the Jason Leonard Cup competition was cancelled due to the pandemic.
Chairman Dave Saunter was confirmed in his post for a further period of four years, whilst Alan Milliner, RFU Council Member, was confirmed in his post for a further three years.
John was delighted on behalf of the CRFU, to confer Paul Hurrell (Hayle RFC) as an Honorary Vice President in recognition of his sterling service.
Paul has just completed twenty years as kit man to the Senior XV.
It is hoped to make a presentation to Paul when the current situation allows.
RFU Community Game Update 23rd June
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update Please find below the twenty-seventh edition of our Coronavirus (Covid-19) update. In light of today’s announcements on the easing of social distancing restrictions, we are in active discussions with other team sports, Sport England and the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport about how we accelerate some form of a return to community rugby. We have developed guidance on the re-opening of additional club facilities, including risk assessment guidance and checklists, and this is ready to be released once the full implications of today’s announcements (particularly around reopening of bars) are understood. Also in the next week we anticipate being able to issue an update on the plans for competitive matches (league and cup) in the adult and age-grade game next season. To read the the remainder of the current 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 twice-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 June 19th
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update Please find below the twenty-sixth edition of our Coronavirus (Covid-19) update. We’ve announced that all Adult Male Future Competition Structure virtual consultation sessions are now available on demand webinars and made a last call for feedback on this review. We’ve also provided a link to the National School Sport Week at Home campaign which starts tomorrow. In addition, we note a new series of club support virtual webinars is running from 1 July and that SOS Kit Aid is collecting unwanted kit that clubs may have after clearing out their storage cupboards in lockdown. We’ve received lots of great stories from rugby communities doing great things. Please do shine a light on any individuals who are leading the charge and delivering exceptional community initiatives during the pandemic and send stories to veemontebello@rfu.com or patriciamowbray@rfu.com. We would also like to advise everyone that, as the volume of Covid-19 related news has now quietened down, twice weekly editions of the Covid-19 Community Game Update will become weekly from Tuesday 30 June and we will revert to a monthly Community Game Update to communicate more general updates from July. Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and updates here. Past editions of these twice-weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition. Click on link for remainder of this update |
Latest Community Game Update 18th June
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update Please find below the twenty-fifth edition of our Coronavirus (Covid-19) update. We’ve provided an update on our commitment to improving diversity and inclusion. There’s also information regarding the RFU Annual General Meeting that took place last Friday, news about the National School Sport Week at Home campaign which starts on Saturday 20 June and a reminder that a Rugby Groundsmen Connected webinar is taking place on Thursday. Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and updates here. Past editions of these twice-weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition. To read the rest of the update click on the link |
Rugby Groundsmen Connected Webinar
| Webinar – Your Pitch Maintenance Programme – Thursday, June 18th – 7-8pm This will provide tips, advice and guidance on pitch maintenance at your club. The webinar will be the first of a series of Rugby Groundsmen Connected support sessions and it will focus on reviewing what clubs do now, the day to day tasks that clubs need to do and how they fit into a typical renovation programme. We will look at questions such as…. · Does your club have an annual pitch maintenance programme? · How often do you scarify, seed, feed, fertilize, aerate and sand your pitches? · Was your spring renovation programme impacted by Covid-19 and what can you do now to get ready for rugby restarting? How we look after our pitches is vital to maximise and increase pitch capacity, whether you have years of experience or have just taken over the upkeep of your club pitches, this webinar is for you. Please register here Best wishes, Jon Bendle (Area Facilities Manager) |
Legionnaires Disease Testing at Rugby Clubs
To all clubs,
At the CRFU we are mindful that most clubs will be coming out of lockdown over the next few weeks. There will be several tasks to sort including Legionnaires testing, mindful of this we have set up a programme of free testing for all clubs in the County.
The usual cost is £160 per club, and is a requirement, especially after the lay off we have had. If the report makes any recommendations, this can be arranged through Matt Etherington or your own plumbers either way that will be at your expense. At this stage all we need from you is yes/no and then a contact number of a person at the club who would be able to let Matt in.
I think you’ll agree this is a generous offer from the CRFU and re-iterates the commitment we have to our clubs. Please do not sit on this as we have Matt for a limited time, and need your responses by this weekend.
Regards,
Saunts
