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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Don’t miss the chance to have your say on competitions Following our tour of the country last season, we’ve been working hard to ensure everyone in the game has the opportunity to engage and help shape the game. The next opportunity will be on the topic of competitions, taking place in October. Find out more in this section. Try Love Rugby Following the success of the Red Roses and the Rugby World Cup, now is the perfect time to inspire more girls to give rugby a try. Try Love Rugby: 4 Week Intro is a programme that focuses on introducing girls to rugby in a supportive, all-girl environment. Age Grade Updates – Registration & Playing Out of Age Grade Make sure your age grade players are registered to play rugby, find out how you can win prizes for your club and re-familiarise yourself with the playing out of age grade rules in this section. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Registrations for the Volunteer Area at Quilter Nations Series Volunteers who already have tickets to an England home match at Allianz Stadium can register for up to four places in the volunteer area pre-match, find out how to do so in this piece. Female health resources and projects Check out the updates to the resources available for all players, coaches, match officials and club volunteers in the female game, from toolkits to workshops. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Bonfire night events – Public Liability Insurance As bonfire night approaches, it’s reassuring to know that affiliated clubs are protected under the RFU’s Public Liability cover, as long as you are able to comply with the insurers risk management conditions, details of which can be found in this section. 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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Coaching Development Day success
On October 12, 2025, the CRFU hosted its annual Coaching Development Day, with mini and Junior rugby in Cornwall paused to support coaches in taking the opportunity to participate in activities that would support their development.
Over 60 coaches from 21 clubs participated in a variety of activities, which included coaching clinics led by Cornish Coaching Legends Graham Dawe and Graham Whitmore.
The one-stop development day offered courses, featuring Wayne Reed and Gemma Carnegie delivering RFU-accredited sessions on first contact, kicking, catching, and passing throughout the day. 121 GMS workshops were conducted by Ian Renard, and a Play it Safe safeguarding course was run by Paula Rowe, along with a first aid course.
As a county, we believe that great coaches make great players, and the aim of creating events like today is to encourage coaches to collaborate, share ideas, and continue their own development, thereby providing the best quality coaching to their age groups.
CRFU President back at Camborne
CRFU President Andy Reed attended Camborne’s last home game against Lymm RFC in National League 2 West.
Whilst he was at Crane Park, Andy was delighted to present Camborne RFC with a plaque which acknowledged the club having nurtured a British & Irish Lion, namely Andy himself.
Also attending was Dave Saunter Cornwall Clubs Rep to the RFU Council.
Picture by Steve Monk
Cornwall President’s XV v Royal Navy U.23
Cornwall President’s XV will play the Royal Navy Under 23s at St. Austell RFC on Wednesday 29th October 7:30 pm. Gate entry £5, Under 16s free.
Community Game Update: RWC Edition
| CELEBRATE RUGBY WORLD CUP 2025 WITH RUGBYFEST The Rugby World Cup may be coming to an end, but the celebrations don’t have to stop there! We’re inviting clubs across the country to join in RugbyFest – a nationwide weekend of rugby fun and community spirit taking place from Friday 3 October to Monday 6 October. Your RugbyFest can be anything you want it to be – a festival, tournament, open training session, social event, Home Fixture, or even something completely unique. The only rule? Make it a celebration of rugby and the World Cup! Already planning something that weekend?  Add your event to the England Rugby Find Rugby page so new players & supporters can get involved. By adding your event to findrugby.com, it will be included in our national campaign directing people to your event.Let’s make RugbyFest a weekend to remember!  |
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Introducing our new Rep of Cornish Clubs on RFU Council
Cornwall RFU would like to introduce David Saunter as our representative on the England Rugby Football Union Council.
For those of you who have not worked alongside Dave or had the privilege of meeting him, below is a little backstory.
Inspired by his PE teacher at secondary school, Dave has been involved in rugby for 50 years both on the field and off.
As a player at Bodmin RFC he is proud to have made over 1000 appearances in a club shirt. Off the field he has been on the Club Committee since 1988. He has held many offices and at present he is a trustee of the Club.
Whilst playing and since retiring he has also been a referee. When a little fitter, he was happy at level 7, now does any level match given, helping with the youth and women’s matches on a Sunday.
Driven to promote and support the community game Dave joined the CRFU Management Board as Chair of Youth and Education.
For the last five years he has been our County Chairman. A great believer in “change is good and not to give into stagnation” he has now handed this role to his successor.
Last season he was also Team Manager for the Cornwall Women’s team.
On a personal note, Dave is married to Jenny and has two grown up children.
Dave is very proud to have been elected on to the ERFU Council on behalf of the CRFU.
Contact Details:
Mobile: 07554010480
Please disseminate this information to your clubs and update your records accordingly. Many thanks in advance.
CRFU grateful for Army support
Attending this year’s Trelawny’s Army AGM CRFU Chair Steve Murley accepted a cheque for £600 in respect of colts rugby for the forthcoming season. The CRFU appreciate the ongoing support from Trelawny’s Army Supporters Club of the Colts finals day at the end of the season, as well as the other generous support they provide over the course of the year at various level CRFU officials were on hand to assist in the presentation of the various player awards made by TASC
Also present on the evening were CRFU Officers, Kevin and Tanya Thomas.
New CRFU Senior Men’s Team Manager
Cornwall RFU are delighted to welcome Alan Church as the County’s Senior Men’s Team Manager.
After a career in the Royal Navy spanning 37 years, Alan has spent the past 17 years working with the Royal Navy Rugby Union (RNRU) initially as Secretary, and latterly as their Sports Development Officer.
Throughout this time he has gained extensive experience in the many facets associated with management of a Constituent Body and is also vastly experienced in the planning and execution of fixtures. Through this work, he formed strong bonds with the players and coaches of all five RNRU representative teams.
Alan first moved to Cornwall in 1982 and, after a spell away, returned and took up permanent residence in 2007.
Kevin Thomas
Chairman of Representative Rugby
Community Game Update September
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| AS THE NEW SEASON GETS UNDERWAY – A MESSAGE OF GOOD LUCK TO ALL CLUBS FROM RFU CEO As the new domestic season gets underway, Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO, sends his thanks and good luck to all involved in our community game, detailing our commitments to you and your clubs over the coming months. |
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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Let’s discuss competitions at our next engagement opportunity Following our tour of the country last season, we’ve been working hard to ensure everyone in the game has the opportunity to engage and help shape the game. The next opportunity will be on the topic of competitions, taking place in October. Find out more in this section. Season briefing documents & Men’s Community Cup Draw With the new season now underway, it’s worth making sure your club is up to speed with all the important changes and updates that have taken place, including the draw for the Men’s Community Cup. Are your players registered for the new season? Make sure your players are registered to play rugby by re-familiarising yourself with all of the supporting information to help your players with the process. The Age Grade Registration Prize Draw returns for 2025/26 Clubs can enter this prize draw to win great England Rugby prizes, including a visit from an England Rugby legend to your club just by registering age grade players! READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Women’s Rugby World Cup – RugbyFest, For The Girls, Activity Days and more! From hosting a RugbyFest event to using the For The Girls campaign, find everything you need to make the most out of the ongoing Women’s Rugby World Cup here. Apply for leadership programmes for women involved in rugby union Applications are now open for the Inspire Leadership Programme and the Women’s Leadership Development Progamme for women who are involved in rugby union, who might currently be leading or looking to lead in the future. Registrations for the Volunteer Area at Quilter Nations Series Volunteers who already have tickets to an England home match at Allianz Stadium can register for up to four places in the volunteer area pre-match, find out how to do so in this piece. Safeguarding Updates From protective equipment and clothing, to new In Touch course dates, this section provides all the important safeguarding updates you need to know. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS RFU Board chair Sir Jim Wates excited for future Sir James Wates, the new Chair of the RFU Board, explains his vision for the future and what he wants to bring to the role. New Digital Injury Report Form Now Live We’re making it easier for the rugby community to report injuries, through the new online injury report form. It can now be completed quickly and easily on any device – including your phone, tablet or computer. World Rugby Global Law Trials World Rugby have introduced Global Law Trials effective in our game from Tuesday 1st July 2025. Find out the details and how they affect your games in this section. 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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Vacancy – Cornwall Clubs XV Team Manager – Voluntary Position
CRFU are seeking to appoint a well organised motivated individual to manage and support our Cornwall Clubs XV.
For clarity the Cornwall Clubs XV plays a small number of fixtures each season and is selected from players in Counties 2 Cornwall – Level 8 & Counties 3 Cornwall – Level 9.
The principal elements of the role will involve:
• Organising fixtures (Eg Opposition, Date, Venue, Kit, Officials, Refreshments)
• Liaising with host clubs (Home fixtures) to ensure that fixtures are delivered to a high standard
• Establish a Coaching structure, Squad Selectors and Team Physios
• Work closely with other CRFU post holders (Eg Commercial Development, Social Media, Rugbysafe)
• Plan and organise travel for away fixtures
• Assist with the management of the various squad selections that are established during the season
The postholder will report directly to the Representative Rugby Committee; these meetings are held monthly (Sept-June).
Individuals interested in the role are invited to submit their expression of interest direct to Kevin Thomas (Chair of Representative Rugby) via email kjc.thomas@aol.com .
In addition, please feel free to have an informal chat with Kevin on 07565 156469 to discuss/ask any questions regarding any aspects of the role.
Closing date for Expressions of interest 21st September 2025.
