The Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) regretfully confirms that Ashley Shopland will
step down from his role as Treasurer at the end of December 2026 for personal reasons.
Ashley has been the CRFU Treasurer since August 2023 and has made a fantastic
contribution not only to our clubs and all of our representative sides but also to the wider
Cornish rugby community. As part of the CRFU Executive, he has supported clubs across
Cornwall as well as representative teams, bringing energy, practical knowledge and real
commitment to work that has helped the game across the county.
While Ashley’s role has focused on finance, his support has gone much further than that. He
has been an invaluable source of advice for CRFU colleagues, Cornish clubs, volunteers
and members, and has played an important part in supporting the community that keeps
rugby thriving across Cornwall.
Whilst with the CRFU, his work has included introducing the Fanbase electronic ticketing
system, helping to promote facility grants so more clubs can access available support, and
leading a full review and update of the CRFU’s financial policies and procedures. He has
also provided valued financial guidance to individual clubs, helped introduce identity cards
for CRFU Management Board members, and organised volunteers to staff gates at Cup-
Final days and representative rugby matches.
Ashley will continue in post until the end of December 2026 to help ensure a smooth
handover. This role will be advertised on CRFU website and other social media in the next
few days.
The CRFU thanks Ashley for his hard work, commitment and service to Cornish rugby, and
wishes him every success for the future.
CRFU Management Board
