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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Special General Meeting 2026 A Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Rugby Football Union will be held at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Friday 24th April 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more about what will be voted on, and how voting works, in this piece. A year on: What you told us and what we’re doing A year ago, we heard from hundreds of clubs, volunteers and leaders across our National Roadshows about what matters most to the community game. Your feedback gave us a clear mandate and continues to shape our strategy and priorities we are now driving forward. Regional Growth Partnership Boards To drive efforts to take rugby to new people in new places and to recognise the importance of regionalising decisions and actions, we are establishing seven new Regional Growth Partnership Boards. Find out more in this section. National Age Grade Playing Calendar – Season 2026/27 We are pleased to provide the National Playing Calendar for 2026/27. This is the framework for national competitions and player pathway activity throughout the year. Win equipment for your club by registering your players by the end of the season! Are all of your players registered to play this season? We’re offering all participating clubs the opportunity to win one of eight Gilbert vouchers for your club, worth £1,000 each for playing a match with a player yet to register this season! READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Girls’ Rugby – Register your event! During the Women’s Six Nations, England Rugby will be supporting clubs to celebrate and promote girls-only activity, encouraging new girls and parents to get involved at rugby clubs. Register your event now! Become a member of the RFU National Youth Council The RFU’s National Youth Council (NYC) is helping to grow rugby and is currently recruiting for new members to join the group. This is an opportunity for someone between 18-24 to influence the future development of rugby, gain valuable skills and become part of the NYC. Reduce your running costs with One Club One Club is a completely free support and solutions service created to help rugby clubs reduce costs, simplify purchasing and strengthen day-to-day operations with expert guidance. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and wider support your club can access and benefit from here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS New Competition Module Upgrade Coming to GMS From the week commencing 13 April, and continuing through to the season switchover in July, we will be operating both the existing V12 Competition Module and introducing the new Competition Management Module in parallel. New Education Module for 16–18 Age Grade Rugby Players We’re pleased to share that we’ve been working in partnership with age-grade education specialists Hark to develop a new anti-discrimination learning module for 16–18-year-olds involved in rugby. Community News – monthly round-up Read this month’s roundup of the best community rugby stories – and find out how to submit your own story. READ ONLINE > |
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CRFU Commercial Lead – Vacancy
Commercial Development Lead
The CRFU is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven volunteer as its Commercial
Development Lead to support the growth and sustainability of rugby across the Duchy.
This voluntary role covers all Senior Men’s, Senior Women’s, and U20s teams, with
close links into the wider age-grade pathway.
It offers the chance to champion Cornish rugby, strengthen our commercial foundations,
and deepen our connection with one of the most passionate rugby communities in England.
What the role involves: Click on link to read further.
Cornwall RFU Bids Farewell to Commercial Lead Tanya Thomas
The Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) has announced that Tanya Thomas, the driving
force behind the union’s commercial and sponsorship success, is standing down from her
role.
Since joining the team in December 2023 as the CRFU’s first Commercial Lead , Tanya has
been a key figure in modernizing the CRFU’s commercial approach and strengthening its
ties to the local community.
Tanya stepped into the role with a vision to revitalize how the CRFU engaged with partners.
From securing vital sponsorships to meticulously arranging high-profile events, she ensured
that the “Black and Gold” remained a prestigious brand for local and national businesses
alike.
Her ability to think outside the box allowed the union to navigate a changing financial
landscape, ensuring that rugby in the county remained well-supported at every level.
Tanya’s passion for the game and the unique culture of the sport in Cornwall ensured the
CRFU’s heritage was acknowledged while moving toward a sustainable future.
The CRFU extends its thanks to Tanya for her service. We wish her the very best of luck and
every success in her future career.
The CRFU will be advertising this role in the next few days and would encourage suitable
candidates to apply
Under 20s new date v Devon U.20
The re-arranged Jason Leonard Cup match between Cornwall Under 20s and Devon Under 20s will now take place on Sunday 29th MARCH, at Redruth RFC, kick-off 2:30 pm.
Fixtures Update
Cornwall Senior XV fixtures are now confirmed for Bill Beaumont Cup and Exeter Chiefs games.
CRFU Patron gives talk at Brannel School
CRFU Patron Floyd Steadman gave a talk at Brannel School recently as part of the Cornwall Education Learning Trust.
Floyd shared powerful reflections on resilience, teamwork, overcoming adversity and the importance of strong values.
Floyd spoke of his journey from challenging beginnings to inspiring others through leadership and mentoring was both moving and motivating.
RFU Community Game Update February
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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Hear more about our new strategy to grow the game The RFU’s new strategy came out last week, and it puts community rugby right where it belongs: front and centre. Hear Steve Grainger, Ali Donnelly and Rory Price from the leadership team at the RFU take a quick look at some of the key issues for the community game in this section. Register for our National Engagement Sessions! As part of the member pledges we made earlier this year, we committed to enhancing engagement opportunities with our member clubs. Find out more about our National Engagement sessions running February through to April in this section. RFU Men’s Leagues – Mid Season Briefing As we enter into the last few months of the season, this section includes useful information and updates for clubs playing in RFU leagues. Nominations close soon for the Volunteer of the Year Awards! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make rugby happen? Now’s your opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve! Grow girls’ rugby at your club! Find out more about girls’-only playing opportunities and girls’ rugby giveaways in this section! READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Groundbreaking Free Robotic Mower Offer for Community Rugby Clubs STIGA, the RFU’s Official Grounds Care Partner, is offering free robotic mowers to community clubs, helping them save time, reduce costs, and improve turf quality. Find out more here. Community Mascots at the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations We have a limited number of community mascots spaces for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations matches. Find out more here. England Rugby Female Health & Wellbeing Conference – 21st March The England Rugby Female Health & Wellbeing Conference 2026, taking place at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 21 March 2026. Register to attend here. Reduce your running costs with One Club One Club is a completely free support and solutions service created to help rugby clubs reduce costs, simplify purchasing and strengthen day-to-day operations with expert guidance. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and wider support your club can access and benefit from here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Digital Improvements for Rugby Clubs this Season! Learn about the improvements already delivered, along with an exciting preview of what’s coming in 2026 to better support volunteers and help reduce their workload. Business Rates – revaluations please check your Rateable Value Find about changes to business rates and how this might affect your club in this section. Rugby community supporting injured players When you’re part of the rugby family you’re never alone and will always have people to support you during the tough times as well as the good. See some of the amazing efforts of the rugby family in supporting injured players here. Community News – monthly round-up Read this month’s roundup of the best community rugby stories – and find out how to submit your own story. READ ONLINE > |
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Cornwall Under 20s v Devon Under 20s
Cornwall Under 20s open their Jason Leonard Cup campaign against old foes Devon at Redruth RFC on Sunday 22nd February 2:30 pm kick-off.
Entry by Programme £5, with Under 16s free entry.
Also up for grabs on the day will be the Brunel Cup, which for the last three seasons has resided in Devon, so time for a return to Cornwall.
Team news nearer the time. We look forward to your support on the day to cheer on our lads who have been working hard in training.
Fixtures 2026: Jason Leonard Cup Championship
Sun 22nd Feb, Cornwall U.20 v Devon U. 20 @ Redruth RFC 2:30 pm
Sun 19th Apr, Somerset U.20 v Cornwall U.20 @ Burnham-on-Sea 2:30 pm
Post code for Burnham-on-Sea ground for travelling support is: TA8 2BS
President’s XV defeat Crawshays Welsh
Cornwall President’s XV, 27 – 19 Crawshay’s Welsh
By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground
In an entertaining game the President’s XV got the better of their Welsh visitors on a heavy, sticky Camborne pitch.
Playing up the slope first half the President’s XV enjoyed early pressure, however as is often the case in games when players come together at short notice the error count was high.
Eventually the President’s XV got the first try scored by Redruth’s Finn Wolstencroft from a short-range drive.
A sweeping move from the President’s XV deserved a score with centres Cam Fogden, Jamie Stanlake and scrum-half Ben Rosevear all involved, only desperate Crawshay’s defence denying the try.
Crawshay’s came more into the game, a fine run down the grandstand touchline by Kristian Jones led up to their opening try scored by skipper Matt Jacobs. Joseph Scrivens adding the extras for the lead.
Crawshay’s continued to press President’s full-back Ben Wragg had to be alert to prevent a Crawshay’s try touching down in goal.
Just before half-time Crawshay’s got their second try through wing Ben Evans, Scrivens again on the money with the conversion. 14-5 to Crawshay’s at the break.
The President’s XV got off to a great start at the beginning of the second half. Fine play from Ben Plummer and Stanlake set up Rosevear for an unconverted try.
A yellow card for Crawshay’s put them under further pressure, Ben Hancock went close for the President’s XV before Hector Bright having just come on powered over for an unconverted try and regain the lead for the President’s XV.
Bright then managed to exploit some confusion in the Crawshay’s line to bag his second try of the game before the industrious Hancock completed the President’s haul of tries which Oscar Marr converted.
Crawshay’s had the final say when Evans went in at the corner late in the game. St. Austell’s centre Jamie Stanlake was named man-of-the-match.
Cornwall PresidentsXV: Ben Wragg, Ben Plummer, Cam Fogden, Jamie Stanlake, Ollie Bebbington, Oscar Marr, Ben Rosevear; Declan Prowse, Rory Mead, Olly Derry, Tom Daniel, Mark Vian (Capt), Charlie Tummon, Ben Hancock, Finn Wolstencroft.
Replacements (all used): Levent Bulut, Ethan Pearce-Cowley, Archie Rolls, Rupert Edwards, Hector Bright, Dan Tyrrell, Ed Cooke.
Crawshay’s Welsh: Lewis Bates, Ben Evans, Matthew Jacobs (Capt), Kristian Jones, Dan Dunmore, Joseph Scrivens, Jakob Williams; Lewis Pryce-Jones, Aneurin Jenkins, Josh Gay, Seth Butler, Jake Duffy, Will Gregory, Shaun Tennant, Evren Ozbilen.
Replacements (all used): Archie Ivens, Efan Passmore, Michael Van den Berg, Logan Woskett, Dylan Roberts, Reuben Lynch, Kallum Rosser, Jake Lloyd.
Referee: Will Williams (Cornwall RRS)
Result
Cornwall Clubs XV 33 – 26 Cornwall U.20s
A great game closely fought.
Thanks to St. Austell RFC for staging and to the supporters for turning out on an unpleasant night wetherwise.
