The RFU have now released the new Headcase e-learning module for 23/24. I’ve sent the link to the Rugby Safe Leads around the County.
Safeguarding Audit now Open
FAO all club Safeguarding Officers.
The Club Safeguarding Audit in GMS is open and the deadline is 29th October 2023. It is a mandatory audit for clubs who offer Age Grade activities Regulation 21.1.6.
If anyone has any issues please contact Cozette Shrosbree 07840457495 email cozetteshros@live.co.uk.
Camborne~Redruth: The Oldest Continual Rugby Fixture in the World? Part One
Francis Edwards fascinating look at the Mining Derby.
(With the invaluable collaboration of Nick Serpell, club historian, Redruth RFC.)
Reading time: 25 minutes
You that follow foot-bal playing…you are to be condemned from God…it must be laid down in the dust.
~ George Fox (1624-1691), The Vials of the Wrath of God, London, 1655, p11
We wish each other the compliments of the season then get stuck in…
~ W. A. “Billy” Phillips, Redruth RFC, 1952; courtesy Nick Serpell
England Rugby, Introduction to Refereeing
There are two courses due to be held in Cornwall re the above topic.
28th September at Liskeard-Looe RFC, start at 18:30 ends 21:30
Book on GMS, open for booking until 18/9/23
29th September at Falmouth RFC, start at 18:30 ends at 21:30.
Book on GMS, open for booking until 19/9/23.
Applicants must be aged 14 and over. Open to Referee Society and Club referees.
Please book via your GMS account.
We need numbers for the courses to run.
Camborne’s Feast Day Rugby
The Feast that the Rev. Chappell built…
Francis Edwards looks at another fascinating aspect of Camborne rugby history.
Up to the mid-1800s – and the centuries before – a Cornish town’s annual Feast Day, held in honour of a Patron Saint, was regularly an excuse for a Rabelaisian fair of gluttony, boozing, sports and lechery. For example, in 1857 the well-oiled attendants of St Clement’s Feast in Truro partook of a game of hurling through the streets, which culminated in violence and vandalism over a disputed goal. The offending goal-scorer was later fired in effigy outside St Clement’s Church1.
RFU’s zero betting policy.
| With the beginning of 2023/24 professional and international rugby season, we wanted to remind you of the RFU’s zero betting policy. |
| All bets are off! Important Regulation – Anti-Corruption & Betting With the beginning of 2023/24 professional and international rugby season, we wanted to remind you again of the RFU’s zero betting policy on rugby union anywhere in the world. There are important regulations in place protecting the integrity of rugby that affect everybody in the professional and semi-professional game RFU Regulation 17 (Anti-Corruption and Betting), so please remind yourself of the following messages to ensure you and our sport stay protected: DO NOT bet on any rugby match (or ask anyone to place a bet for you) anywhere in the world. DO NOT misuse or pass on inside information e.g. details of injuries, selection, etc. if not already public knowledge. Be careful on social media! (What is Inside Information? – see below) DO NOT accept money or gifts from anyone who is betting on rugby or in return for giving inside information or underperforming in a match. DO NOT fix or attempt to fix any part of a match. REPORT any suspicious or unusual approach or activity to the RFU Anti-Corruption Officer (0208 831 7696), to an RFU, PRL or RPA official, or to the Anti-Corruption hotline on 0208 831 6789 or email confidential@rfu.com. This applies to everybody involved in the professional and semi-professional game and is regardless of whether you are directly involved in a match or whether you gain from the bet. It also applies to all forms of betting. |
| What are the regulations? To see a full version of the Anti-Corruption Regulations, please see RFU Regulation 17 (Anti-Corruption and Betting). Failure to comply with the regulations will result in sanction. What is inside information? In short, Inside Information is any non-public information relating to rugby which you are aware of due to your involvement in the sport. Depending on your role, you may have access to different types of Inside Information. Having Inside Information is inevitable in many roles and does not breach the Regulations in itself. It is how you treat that information that is important. Players, coaches and other people involved with teams If you are a player, coach, team doctor/physiotherapist, analyst or someone else involved with a team, the Inside Information you acquire could include: tactics, strategies, team selections, intended substitutions, team injuries, form, who is kicking off, winner of the toss, pitch/weather conditions (for example, before the public are in the stadium), citings and suspensions, detailed video analysis information and statistics not available to the public, etc. until/unless such information becomes public knowledge. Match officials and other people involved in officiating If you are a match official or someone involved with the match officials such as a performance reviewer or selector, the Inside Information you acquire could include: referee appointments, who is kicking off, winner of the toss, pitch/weather conditions (for example, before the public are in the stadium), how the match will be refereed, citings and suspensions, detailed video analysis information and statistics not available to the public, etc. until/unless such information becomes public knowledge. People involved in rugby administration If you are an administrator or volunteer in a Union, Association or Club, for example, the Inside Information you have could include: coaching and captaincy appointments, fixture scheduling information, team selections, referee appointments, tactics, strategies, team selections, intended substitutions, team injuries, form, pitch/weather conditions (for example, before the public are in the stadium), citings and suspensions, etc. until such information becomes public knowledge. People associated with others involved in Rugby Union If you are a family member, friend or associate of any of the above people you could also become privy to this Inside Information through your connection to that person. |
Ashley Shopland – new CRFU Hon. Treasurer
The CRFU are pleased to announce that Ashley Shopland has accepted the role as Hon. Treasurer following due process.
Ashley takes over from Andy Richards who has been in post for 5 years and feels now is the right time to call it a day, the whole County thanks Andy for all his work and for the professional and open way he has managed the role. The CRFU would also like to wish Andy every success back at Bodmin RFC where has taken on treasurer responsibilities.
Andy said ‘I’ve really enjoyed the last 5 years working with the Management Board, and wish Ashley every success. Change is good and I’m sure the clubs and County will enjoy working with him.’
In taking the role Ashley said ‘I’m delighted and honoured to have been appointed Hon. Treasurer on the Management Board of the CRFU. My long-standing passion for the game, together with the experience I’ve gained over many years in business, will hopefully prove of value on the board and for the continued development of rugby in Cornwall.’
On the appointment County Chairman Dave Saunter added ‘ I’m personally very grateful for all the work Andy has done on behalf of the County, we came almost as a package and we’ve really enjoyed the challenge of bringing the County through Covid etc. In Ashley we have found an excellent replacement who I’m sure will rise to the challenge, much as he did with his Cricket and career. I wish him every success and I’m sure all will do their best to make him welcome.
Welcome aboard Ashley.
RFU Community Game Update
| Tuesday 15 August Stay up to date with news about the community game by following @RFU |
| Community Game Update Read Online |
| 1. ACTION REQUIRED Regulation Changes for the 2023/24 Season Ahead of the start of the season, view the full rules and regulations or check out the executive summary of the key regulation changes for the 2023/24 season. Visit the RFU’s Tackle Height Hub ahead of the new season To support players, coaches, referees, volunteers and CBs with tackle height changes ahead of the start 2023/24 season, a comprehensive range of resources are available on the England Rugby Tackle Height Hub. 45,000 and counting! Register your Age Grade players today It’s great to see over 45,000 Age-Grade players registered ahead of the new season. Registering players now is a great way to get the admin out of the way before the season. Find out more information and support available in this section. Age Grade Regulations 23/24 & Summer Framework 2023 View the permitted activity for August 2023, as per the Summer Activity Guide, as well as the new Age Grade Regulation 15. 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Entry to the Papa Johns Women’s Community Cup Closes on 20 August As in previous seasons, there will be two Cup competitions (plus two waterfall Plate competitions) in the Papa Johns Women’s Community Cup – enter your team now in this section! Register to host an Allianz Inner Warrior Camp in October! This seasons Allianz Inner Warrior windows are 14 – 29 October 2023 and 6 – 21 January 2024. You pick the date and time and we will support you with organising and promoting your camp. Find out more in this piece. Community Rugby Injury Surveillance & Prevention Programme (CRISP) and New Proactive Reporting Find out how to get involved with the CRISP Project this season, as well as new proactive reporting functionality coming to the game. 3. FOR AWARENESS RFU Arranged Insurance cover As we approach the start of the season it is worthwhile checking your Insurance Protection. Details of the cover provided by the RFU’s insurance for the community game can be found in this piece. Women’s Competitions Advisory Group We are pleased to introduce the Women’s Competitions Advisory Group (WCAG) – a new collective comprised of current players, coaches and volunteers from the game. Meet the members in this section. Community News – Monthly round up In case you missed them, check out some of the top community rugby stories over the last month from the England Rugby website. Read Online |
Tribute Cornwall RFU Cup Final
The final of the Tribute Cornwall RFU Cup will be played on Saturday 26th August at Truro RFC with a 2:30 pm kick-off.
TRURO RFC v ST.AUSTELL RFC
Ground entry will be £5, with Under 16s free entry.
Cornwall U20’s nominations for 2023 – 2024 season
Letters have been sent to all Cornwall clubs asking for nominations for the
CornwallU20 squad for the coming season.
Last season the team reached the quarter-finals of the Jason Leonard Cup and will
start training again in January 2024.
To qualify players must be under 20 on the 1 September 2023, are either born in
Cornwall, live in Cornwall, registered with a Cornish club, or represented Cornwall at
a previous age group. As this is classed as adult rugby, we will not allow players
under the age of 18 to train or play for us even if they have been assessed. The RFU
also introduced a rule last season that they must not be playing at Level 4 or above.
Potential players not only come from club nominations but also come from players
transitioning from the Cornwall U18 group, player nominations, and from observation
of the coaching and management team during games throughout the season.
Training is normally held at Truro College on a Sunday morning between 1000 –
1200 commencing in January 2024.
Last season some 14 clubs were represented, and several players went on to
represent Cornwall in the SW divisional team.
Any player interested in finding out more can either go via their club for nomination
or contact the team manager to discuss the options.
Team manager – Colin Hatch 07967725368 – hatch0348@btinternet.com
Assistant team manager – Terry Williams 07753715318 – terry3@sky.com
