| Further to the information included in yesterday’s Community Game update and in response to enquiries from clubs and players, we would like to provide clarification on the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in organised competitions. The government yesterday announced that there is no change in advice regarding sporting events at the moment i.e. they can continue. Given this, league and cup games planned for this weekend will played as usual. However we recognise that competition organisers, players and clubs are seeking advice on specific details, so the RFU’s position is that in the event of situations where: (a) Covid-19 case or cases have been reported or suspected in relation to player and/or individuals connected to a club (or closely connected to a club, player or such other individual connected to a club); and/or (b) such individuals are subject to the Governmental advice to self-isolate; Postponements of fixtures involving the clubs will be permitted as a justifiable reason for postponement, subject to clubs notifying the opposition and the competition organiser of the postponement (in accordance with competition organisers’ instructions). The RFU regulations will continue to apply. We will keep this under continual review and will be assessing the situation over the weekend in line with latest Government advice. If there are any planned changes to the future playing of the league and cup programmes this will be communicated to clubs and participants as soon as possible. If (a) or (b) applies to your team please contact: • Mens teams playing in RFU Leagues (English Club Championship) and Cups – your league secretary or competitions organiser • Mens teams playing in Merit/CB Leagues – your league secretary or competitions organiser • Womens teams playing in RFU Leagues – womenscompetitions@RFU.com • Age Grade – Your league secretary or competitions organiser Teamwork Respect Enjoyment Discipline Sportsmanship |
Covid -19 Virus (Coronavirus)
Letter that has been sent out to all Cornish Club Secretaries this week from the CRFU.
Dear Secretary,
Re: Covid Virus.
The CRFU is very aware of the problems and decisions that clubs at all levels of rugby will have to make regarding Coronavirus (Covid).
We are aware that we should all show due diligence to ensure the welfare of players, coaches and the rugby community at this difficult time. The advice to us all continues to change and as we approach the weekend fixtures club officials may need support with decision making and the more practical operational details.
We will update the CRFU Web as and when matters develop as well as contacting the Clubs where it is felt necessary and may we confirm that CRFU officials are pleased to help in any way and can be contacted as the situation requires.
May we also draw your attention to a specific situation relating to Clubs and its players who have been selected to represent their County and we ask that the following is observed please:
Should someone catch the virus whilst engaged with county sides, CRFU will inform the club. However, this does not cover someone who has been with the County who subsequently developed symptoms nor does it cover a county player who may have been in contact with someone at the club who developed symptoms. As the government regularly state, tracking contacts is essential in dealing with the Covid.
Can we therefore ask all Clubs that they inform us, in total confidence, of any reports of the virus within their club so we can take appropriate actions in respect of representative rugby so as to limit the spread please? Equally, CRFU will, in total confidence, inform the respective club of any Covid related development that may affect club activities as a result of having one of their players engaged in representative rugby.
The contact person is Bob Hubble, Rugby Safe Lead (rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk) who will treat any correspondence as confidential.
Once again can we remind you that the CRFU Officers will be happy to help in any way and you should not hesitate in making contact with one.
Yours,
Dave Saunter, Chair.
John Sumnall, President.
Cornwall Women announce squad for Gill Burns Cup
Cornwall Women have named thirty ladies for this season’s Gill Burns Cup campaign and also for their pre-championship friendly against Devon Women.
Jo Holden will captain the side this season.
CORNWALL WOMEN FIXTURES
FRIENDLY
Sunday 5th April CORNWALL WOMEN V DEVON WOMEN @ Penryn RFC 2 pm
GILL BURNS CUP DIVISION 2 POOL 3
Sunday 26th April DORSET & WILTS WOMEN V CORNWALL WOMEN (Venue & kick off tbc)
Sunday 10th May CORNWALL WOMEN V SOMERSET WOMEN @ Hayle RFC 2 pm
Sunday 17th May CORNWALL WOMEN V HAMPSHIRE WOMEN @ Penryn RFC 2 pm
Should Cornwall top their pool they will have a home semi-final.
Sunday 24th May Semi-final Pool 3 Winners v Pool 4 Winners
Saturday 30th May Gill Burns Div 2 Final @ Twickenham
Statement concerning county fixtures for this weekend
Leading up to CRFU representative teams playing at the weekend all precautions and professional advice is being taken to ensure the welfare of our players, coaches and members of the rugby community.
Contact with players, clubs, coaches and where necessary player’s parents has been maintained. Players have been given good advice about hygiene and procedures by our CRFU doctor.
At present, while we remain vigilant and updated on developments, all our fixtures are going ahead.
Please refer to the CRFU website for further updates as and when they are required.
Chris Lea
Chairman of Representative Rugby
Nat West Rugbyforce
Applications for this year’s Nat West RugbyForce close this Sunday 15th March.
To register your club click on the link below
Date of U.13 county festival changed
Liskeard-Looe RFC inform us that the county Under 13 county festival due to have taken place this Sunday has been postponed.
The new date is Sunday 19th April.
Cornwall name side to face Gloucs in final pool game-updated.
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship team, play their final fixture in the pool stage of the 2020 Jason Leonard Cup. The team play Gloucestershire away at Dings RFC with a 1430 kick off on Sunday 15th March.
CRFU President John Sumnall said “This is another must win game if Cornwall wish to progress in this year’s competition. The guys came back from the defeat against Devon to record a superb victory over Berkshire. This has given them a chance to progress, however the pool is very tight and a number of outcomes are still possible”
The game kicks off at 1430 at Dings RFC in Bristol and will be played on the astro-pitch surface.
Coach Rich Kevern said – “The guys performed well at a wet and windy Camborne but this will be another step up for these players. Gloucestershire are always tough opponents especially on their home turf but I know the guys will be up for the contest. A number of guys have performed well in both games and we are hopeful they will represent Cornwall at the South West trials in April.”
Cornwall has made one change to the starting line up with Callum Looker starting at loose head prop and James Lambourn going onto the bench. For the replacements the coaches have gone with a 4 / 3 split with Joe Best earning his first call up and Mishka Fibbens becoming a travelling reserve. For the backs Liam Stoddern makes his first appearance on the bench.
Guy Brooks is named on the wing in place of Fraser Nottle.
Cornwall Captain Aaron Simmonds said; – “We needed to produce a performance at our only home pool game and put behind us the game against Devon. The guys stuck to the game plan and played some good rugby although there are areas we still need to work on to continue that momentum”
Cornwall lost their first game 30-18 away to Devon before picking up a bonus point win against Berkshire, winning 42-7. Gloucestershire won away at Berkshire 24 – 30 before drawing away to Devon in their last pool game 29 -29. The pool standings at present have Devon and Gloucestershire both on 8 points, Cornwall are third with 5 points, and Berkshire are fourth on 1 point. Devon will travel to Berkshire on the same day as Gloucestershire host Cornwall. A win for Cornwall will see them earn another quarterfinal place in the competition, but a loss will be the end of the season for the team.
The Representative rugby chair Chris Lea said; -“It is testament to the players to bounce back after the Devon game but now need another performance to guarantee they remain in the top tier of the Jason Leonard Cup next season. There has been a number of months hard work put in not only by the players but the coaching, medical, backroom staff and the guys who provide the game analysis, multi-media and photographs to support the players and our thanks go to each and every one of them. ”
Gloucestershire U20 v Cornwall U20
Sunday 15 March @ Dings RFC 14:30 kick off
Cornwall Squad
| 1 | CALLUM LOOKER | CARDIFF MET |
| 2 | MACKENZIE OLIVER | REDRUTH |
| 3 | ELIOT SALT | CARDIFF MET |
| 4 | STEELE BARKER | PENRYN |
| 5 | MAWGAN OSBORNE | PIRATES AMS |
| 6 | TOBY OSBORNE | PIRATES AMS |
| 7 | TOM SPIERS (V. CAPT) | TRURO |
| 8 | JACK WICKHAM | SALTASH |
| 9 | ALI STACEY | REDRUTH |
| 10 | JAMES TUCKER | ST AUSTELL |
| 11 | MAX BULLEN | ST AUSTELL |
| 12 | BEN PLUMMER | ST AUSTELL |
| 13 | AARON SIMMONDS (CAPT) | REDRUTH |
| 14 | GUY BROOKS | PENRYN |
| 15 | CHARLIE LEVICK | PENRYN |
| REPLACEMENTS | ||
| 16 | CAMERON TAYLOR | ST AUSTELL |
| 3* | MISHKA FIBBENS | PENRYN |
| 18 | DEVON BENNETT-MURRAY | SALTASH |
| 25 | JOE BEST | ST JUST |
| 20 | LIAM STODDERN | CAMBORNE |
| 21 | JAMES MURRAY | REDRUTH |
| 22 | HARRY CLEMO | CAMBORNE |
| Travelling Reserves | ||
| 23 | HARRIS EDDY | PIRATES AMS |
| 24 | CONNOR GEORGE | UNATTACHED |
Coaches – Rich Kevern + Tyler Gendall, assisted by Adam Kevern
Medical cover – Neville Curnow + Graham Ashton
Kit – Paul Hurrell, Colin Hatch
Activate exercise program
As part of the RugbySafe support packages the RFU has the Activate exercise programme which is proven to prevent injuries and concussion as illustrated in this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b288WrLJXA&feature=youtu.be Although the video concentrates on junior players the programme is similarly effective on senior players. So, if you are having trouble raising teams due to injuries then instigating this simple programme may make your life easier and save the anxious Thursday evening phone calls trying to find enough fit players. If you are interested, the programme can be delivered by the RFU regional development officers. Please direct any expressions of interest to rugbysafe@crfu.co.uk and we will coordinate some sessions.
Adult Competitions Review Clubs Meeting
Alan Milliner, Cornwall Club Representative on the RFU Council, is to Chair a meeting, re the above, at Bodmin RFC on Monday 23rd March, commencing at 7 pm.
All club secretaries and club reps to the CRFU have been advised of this meeting by CRFU Secretary Terry Williams.
It is hoped to see someone representing each cornish club on the night.
Alan is keen to get a collective club view on the proposals so that he can best represent your views with the RFU.
Cornwall Girls Under 18s compete well at Devon Festival
Cornwall U.18’s travelled to Okehampton College for their second inter – county festival.
First game against Gloucestershire saw a tight first half, Gloucestershire showing up strongly in second stanza, the girls stuck to the task in heavy conditions.
In the second game against Somerset the girls started to hit their straps putting up an improved performance all round with a try being scored by Paige Clarke.
The third game was against the old enemy Devon. Our forwards dominated the first half owning scrums, rucking and mauling. They battled on throughout the game nearly getting a deserved score right at the death but they were sadly just denied. Devon winning by just a 5-0 margin.
Ronan getting his first taste of girls county matches aided by John Paul and first aiders.
Fantastic play from all the girls today looking forward to carrying it forward for our Cornwall festival in two weeks.
Unfortunately couple injuries wishing those a speedy recovery.
