This game will now take place on Wednesday 5th February at 7:30 pm at Hayle RFC
Entry £2, under 16s free.
CRFU partners with Fanbase for Online Ticket access
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Fanbase as we look to enhance the
experience of our valued supporters.
By linking to Fanbase, supporters can now enjoy a brand-new digital experience that offers
content, ticketing, and more across web, mobile and tablet platforms.
When it comes to ticketing, fans can purchase tickets in seconds and conveniently store them in their Apple or Google Wallet, allowing for easy access on match day.
Fanbase also provides us with easy access to detailed fan profiles, offering us the potential
to make data-driven decisions to improve fan engagement.
Fanbase also offers the CRFU new revenue-generating opportunities through both the
potential increase in ticket sales and new sponsorship opportunities available within the
newsfeed and match centre functions, giving sponsors access to our engaged audience.
Kevin Russell, Fanbase Business Development Manager commented. “We are delighted to
partner with the Cornwall RFU moving forward. It has been a real pleasure to work with
Ashley on this and we are all looking forward to seeing the benefits of our partnership for the
supporters of Rugby in Cornwall and also the CRFU organisation both for this season’s
fixtures and into the future.”
Ashley Shopland of the Cornwall RFU said “we needed to modernise the way we interact
with our supporters, while retaining more traditional methods. Fanbase offers us a simple to
use, yet very effective platform from which to offer tickets to County matches, but also other
commercial opportunities. ”
Fans looking to access Fanbase can do so through your chosen internet browser at
app.fanbaseclub.com and download directly onto your device through the Apple/Android
store.
With our U20s team starting their warm-up campaign v Camborne School of Mines on the
evening of Wednesday, January 29th (7.30pm kick-off at Hayle RFC) included below is a link
to the Fanbase platform to allow any interested supporters to sign-up and buy tickets :
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/Fan/Tickets/SelectType?fixtureId=9149
New Year message from Steve Murley
As our Cornish clubs prepare to return to league action and we all return to rugby following the festive season, the CRFU wants to pass on our thanks and best wishes to everyone involved in providing rugby throughout the Duchy
It takes a huge amount of time and effort, with literally hundreds of volunteers helping with Senior and Youth teams across the length and breadth of Cornwall.
In addition, games couldn’t take place without referees who do a fabulous job in keeping rugby going.
Whatever team you are involved with and in whatever role, many thanks for your efforts.
Have a Happy and Healthy 2025 !!!
Steve Murley
Cornwall to take on Chiefs
As promised – we said there was to be some exciting news to impart with our supporters.
We are immensely grateful to Tony Rowe for inviting the CRFU Senior Men’s Team to play an Exeter Chiefs XV at Sandy Park on the 17th May 2025.
This exciting fixture will enable our players to measure themselves against Premiership opposition on the lead into our County Championship Campaign.
We will be announcing travel options and ticket availability in the New Year.
Jewson, St Austell Brewery, MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, Ann’s Pasties, RG Kellow Ltd, Kelsall Steele Investment Services Ltd, SUEZ UK, Newells Travel, Trelawny’s Army, Paladin Sports
New Cornwall shirt unveiled
Proud to announce the unveiling of our official playing shirt and introducing our new provider and kit sponsor Paladin Sports.
Not only do we have this stunning design but sublimated in the numbers on the back of the shirt are all the clubs affiliated to the CRFU.
A nod to the the clubs that provide the talent and the support to allow us to represent Cornwall in this iconic shirt.
In the coming weeks we will be highlighting each of our sponsors, to whom we must say a massive thank you for joining us for this season and next.
Jewson, St Austell Brewery, MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical Ltd, Kelsall Steele Investment Services Ltd, RG Kellow Ltd, Ann’s Pasties, SUEZ UK, Newells Travel, Trelawny’s Army
Redruth to host Tamar Cup match
Venue Announcement
Tamar Cup
Cornwall V Devon – KO 14:30
Easter Saturday 19th April 2025
Venue: Redruth RFC.
The CRFU are delighted to help Redruth RFC celebrate their 150th Anniversary at this iconic venue.
Historically a mid-week game, the CRFU hope this Saturday fixture will allow more supporters, and their
families, to come along to the Redruth RFC and cheer on our players.
Cornwall Girls Under 18 side to play Gloucestershire
Good luck to our Girls Under 18 side playing up in Gloucestershire tomorrow.
Tamar Cup date announced
Tamar Cup 2024/25
Cornwall RFU are pleased to announce that this seasons Tamar Cup will be played on Easter Saturday 19th April 2025 KO 1400 Venue TBC. This is a departure from the traditional mid week fixture and is being played much closer to the start of the County Championship campaign.
We hope that this new approach will enable and encourage Cornish supporters to get right behind the team over the Easter break. We hope to confirm the venue in the next couple of weeks.
CRFU Appoint new Senior XV Backs Coach
CRFU President Andy Reed and CRFU Chairman Steve Murley welcome Mal Roberts into his new role as Mens Senior XV Backs coach.
Cornwall Head Coach Graham Dawe said “I’m delighted that Mal has agreed to join our coaching team; our main focus continues to be the County Championship and I’m looking forward to working with Mal as we start to plan ahead of the Championship campaign”
Mal started his rugby career at Illogan Park, his playing journey took him to Truro, Newbury, Cornish All Blacks and Weston Super Mare. From a Representative Rugby perspective Mal played for Cornwall, England Counties, Barbarians, British Army and Combined Services.
He has coached at a number of Clubs in addition to holding a number of roles with the British Army and Combined Services. Mal was appointed as the British Army Head Coach in 2020.
County Championship Fixtures Released
The RFU have recently released County Championship fixtures for our
Men, Women and U20 Teams. There are some mouth watering clashes there
with both our Men and Women playing double Championship winners in
their respective groups. We are working hard behind the scenes to
arrange additional games with potentially some exciting fixtures. As
soon as we have confirmations will be releasing further details
Our mens team kick off their campaign with a home game against
reigning champions Kent who will no doubt be determined to win their
third consecutive title. Cornwall and Kent have won the past 4 County
Championships so this promises to be a titanic encounter. Our final
group game is at Hampshire who will be keen to avenge the defeat at
Redruth last season.
Our Women, semi-finalists last season in their County Championship
Division 2, begin with an away game against reigning two-times County
Champions Hampshire.They then have two home games, the first against
Gloucestershire while the final group game is a fantastic contest
against our friends from the other side of the Tamar, Devon.
Our U20s begin their games at the end of March at home against
Gloucestershire before travelling to play Devon and completing their
group stage with a home game against Somerset.
We will post details of where matches are played as soon as we can, so
you can come along and support your Cornish teams.
Steve Murley
Chairman Cornwall RFU
Bill Beaumont Cup Division 1
Sat 24th May, Cornwall v Kent
Sat 31st May, Hampshire v Cornwall
Gill Burns Cup Division 2
Sun 18th May, Hampshire Women v Cornwall Women
Sun 25th May, Cornwall Women v Gloucestershire Women
Sun 1st Jun, Cornwall Women v Devon Women
Jason Leonard Cup Under 20s County Championship (dates tbc)
29th Mar, Cornwall Under 20 v Gloucestershire Under 20
26th Apr, Devon Under 20 v Cornwall Under 20 (Brunel Cup)
10th May, Cornwall Under 20 v Somerset Under 20
Sun 25th May, Divisional Finals
Note. Finals weekend at Twickenham is the 21/22 June.
