Cornwall Under 18 Boys travelled to Bristol to play a couple of matches today.
The results;
Cornwall U.18, 28 – 12 Gloucestershire U.18
Cornwall U.18. 15 – 10 Somerset U.18
Congratulations to the lads.
Paladin new kit provider for the CRFU
Cornwall RFU Unveil New Kit Provider
Tanya Thomas, responsible for Commercial Development for the CRFU met Lewis Dennett, UK Manager for Paladin Sports to sign off on a 4 year contract at a recent meeting at the Penventon Park Hotel. Tanya commented “We are working closely with the Paladin’s designers and our sponsors to create a brand new kit for our representative teams for this coming season”.
Steve Murley, Chairman of the CRFU said “We are looking forward to working with Paladin as our kit supplier. Whilst relatively unknown in the UK. Paladin’s reputation across Australia, New Zealand and the USA is well known”.
Keep following CRFU to see the unveiling of the new kit.
Thank you to Tanya for the hard work in securing this new deal with Paladin Sports.
Cornwall U.18 to take on Devon at Ivybridge
Cornwall have named the above side to play Devon U.18 at Ivybridge this Sunday.
This is the inaugural game for the MAKO cup sponsored by Kitworld, which we hope to make into a yearly fixture.
KO 15:00 at Ivybridge RFC.
Good luck to the Black & Golds.
Lexi’s End 2 End Challenge
Cornwall RFU Women’s Lead & Women’s County Head Coach Jo Holden had the honour of meeting the incredible lexi.alyx.chambers at Penryn Rugby Football Club last night, after completing the mammoth journey from John O’Groats to Lands End.
It was only right finishing with the best County in the Country that she received a bit of Cornish history to take home with her.
There is still time to donate to Lexi and show her your support as she finishes with Exeter Chiefs Women on Sunday.
Let’s show how generous the Cornish can be.
Cornwall Girls U.18 Rugby County Team -Updated
Cornwall Girls Under 18 Rugby County Team
2024/25
Dear Head Coaches, & Teacher,
We would be grateful if you would nominate girls to attend the County Trials.
Players must be prompt to registration which will be open half an hour before the above trial times on the selection dates to collect their bibs. It will close 10 minutes before the session starts: all sessions start promptly so if you are late you may be excluded from the trial.
Player Eligibility
To be able to play for Cornwall a player must be registered with the RFU, have previously participated in contact rugby, and either live in Cornwall or play for a Cornish Club.
U18 players were aged 17 years old on the 1st September 2024 in school Year 12 or at college.
All players nominated for the trials who attend must have fully completed consent form (by a parent/guardian) & nomination form (by their Head coach and/or PE Teacher) before they can participate. Forms should be submitted electronically to cozetteshros@live.co.uk from the contact email addresses supplied on the form – information submitted on the nomination form will be checked with the relevant Head coach if it comes from an alternative email address, especially the sign-off to play.
As in previous seasons to give the players a positive, focused trial environment we will be asking parents and coaches to stay well back from the pitches at each venue.
Starting Sunday 27th October at Truro College for Cornwall Assessment. 12.30 – 2pm
Squad selection Sunday 10th November 2024 (Remembrance Sunday), 12.30 – 2pm
PLEASE BE PROMPT FOR STARTING AT 12:30PM.
Training dates and venues:
Friday 29th November 2024 at Truro College –Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.
Friday 10th January 2025 at Truro College – Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.
Friday 14th February 2025 at Truro College – Girls to arrive at 18:45 to register for prompt training at 19:00 start and finish at 20:30 with all dates.
Match Dates:
1st December 2024 away to Gloucestershire at Cheltenham Tigers on the 4G 1pm warm up for a 2pm Kick Off.
12th January 2025 away to Devon
16th February 2025 away to Somerset
Match day Matches and times TBC
Deadlines: All nomination and consent forms must be emailed to cozetteshros@live.co.uk by 11th October 2024 at 5pm.
If anyone has any issues, please contact Cozy.
Any applications received after the deadline will unfortunately not be considered.
We look forward to receiving your applications.
Regards,
Cozette Shrosbree
County U18s Team Manager
Mobile – 07840457495
Please contact Cozette Shrosbree by email (see above), she will forward the forms detailed below for completion and return.
Consent to Participate Form
Nomination Form
RFU Community Game Update October
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| 1. ACTION REQUIRED The Community Rugby Support Fund 2024/2025 The Community Rugby Support Fund for 2024/25 is now live. The purpose of this fund is to support voting member clubs, CBs and referee societies who are in the greatest financial need. The claim window closes on Tuesday 5 November. Club Safeguarding Audit 2024 – deadline approaching! If your club offers age grade activity or wishes to have 17-year olds playing up into the adult game, make sure you check out this section for important safeguarding information. Age Grade Registration – 45 days deadline approaching Make sure you register your age grade players. More information can be found in this section. Playing Out of Age Grade – Reminder This section contains a useful reminder about the playing out of age grade regulations and provides some helpful clarifications. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Apply for our Women’s Leadership Programmes! Applications are now open for two new leadership programmes for women involved in rugby union. Deadline is Monday 18 November. Visit this section for more information on both programmes. Volunteer Recruitment Programme Apply for funding and access a range of resources, to help plan and deliver a volunteer recruitment activity. Developing Future England Players U14-U18 Coaching Resource Check out this section for more information on the Developing Future England Players U14-U18 Coaching Resource. T1 Rugby resources for Schools Visit this section for information and our T1 Rugby resources for Schools. Partner up with Scouts in your area England Rugby and Scouts have announced an exciting partnership aimed at equipping young people with essential life skills through the power of rugby. Upcoming webinars & support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Age Grade Clubs National Cup Finals We are pleased to confirm the National Cup Finals for this season. The finals will all take place on Sunday 4 May. Group Ticket Offers for Red Roses v France Join us for an exciting day of rugby and cheer on the Red Roses as they chase their seventh consecutive Guinness Women’s Six Nations title! 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 Finance AGM & Clubs Forum
All clubs are invited to the CRFU Financial AGM & Clubs Forum at Camborne RFC on Wednesday 23rd October 2024 at 7 pm.
Honorary Treasurer, Ashley Shopland will present the accounts and answer any questions you may have.
We will also be making a couple of presentations held over from the June AGM.
We will follow the formal part of the evening with a Clubs Forum. This year we will focus on “What does the CRFU do for you.”
This will be an opportunity to highlight our CRFU team and show clubs some of the work we do.
You will be able to put names to faces and ask questions about any areas within our remit.
There will be 2 rugby balls available to each club that attends.
Also, CRFU handbooks will be available for those clubs whom have not yet received or collected them.
Club Development & Volunteers Role
Club Development & Volunteers
We have a vacancy within the CRFU for a Club Development & Volunteers Lead.
This position is an important part of the Management Board structure, which administers rugby union within the county.
To register your interest, please submit your details by the 11th October and include the qualities and experience that you would bring to the particular role:
Jane Bell, Hon Secretary, Email: janebellcornishrugby@gmail.com
Courses at risk of not being held
The following courses are at risk of being cancelled due to lack of numbers.
First Contact Helston 23/9/25
ERCA Launceston RC 1/12/24 & 29/6/25
Tag Rugby Saltash 30/9/24
Tag Rugby St Austell 30/9/24
If you have anyone at your clubs who need to complete these courses please ask them to book in via their GMS account.
Remember, for these courses the CRFU will refund 100% of any course costing £30 or less. For those +£30, the CRFU will refund 50% of the total cost.
Community Game Update September
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| 1. ACTION REQUIRED Support with Adult Player Registration All players, in all formats of the game, are now required to register themselves annually to play rugby within RFU member clubs. Age Grade Registration The 2024/25 age grade rugby season will run from 7 September 2024 to 5 May 2025. Age grade players can be registered at anytime, anywhere for the new season. Reminder: Age Grade Cluster Registration Form and Guidance The Age Grade Cluster Registration Form and guidance document for teams that are clustering has been released and is available on the age grade section of the website. Grow the game at your club with Inner Warrior and Love Rugby The Love Rugby and Inner Warrior campaigns are great ways to grow the women and girl’s section at your club. Find out how to get involved in this section. First Aid Risk Assessments and Pitch-side Care Standards (PSCS) Clubs are reminded of their requirement to complete an annual first aid specific risk assessment and to meet the PSCS for training and matches as set out in Regulation 9 (Player Safety). READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Honda Volunteer Hospitality registrations for Autumn Internationals As part of the Honda Volunteer Recognition Programme, volunteers who already have match tickets to one of England Men’s Autumn International home fixtures can register for up to four tickets for pre-match hospitality. World Rugby Representative Opportunity The RFU has three representatives on the World Rugby Council and one of these roles is now open for applications. An applicant would also become a member of the RFU Council when they take up this role. Community Rugby Injury Surveillance & Prevention Project (CRISP) The CRISP team is looking for teams to help us develop our understanding of injuries across all levels of the community game. Upcoming webinars & support available for your club Get access to the ‘off field club support’ services provided by the RFU – many of which are free – and register for important upcoming webinars. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Women’s Rugby World Cup Tickets for your club! Clubs can secure tickets to the opening match and final via the presale which opens on 24th September. Ticket Secretaries will receive an email on the day with a link to access the presale. 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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