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Cornwall Under 20s to take on Royal Navy U.23s

October 6, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Cornwall U20 V Royal Navy U23
Hayle RFC Sunday 23 October 1400 kick off.

Cornwall U20 face their first game of the new season with a tough challenge versus the
Royal Navy U23 team, at Hayle RFC on Sunday 23 October with a 1400 Kick off time.
The new seasons fixtures and opponents for the U20 have not been confirmed yet by the
RFU but the opportunity to play this fixture was too good to turn down. The Cornwall squad
will be most of the Championship winning team that won the Jason Leonard Cup back in
May. However, some of the players will be unable to play due to other commitments and so
potential players for the new season will be drafted in to introduce them to this level of rugby.
Entry will be charged at £2 per adult with children under the age of 16 gaining free
admission.
This will be an opportunity for the championship winning team to play one last game together
in Cornwall before the new season commences.
Further details to follow, but book the date in your diaries, and come along and support the
young “Black and Golds”.

Colin Hatch
Cornwall U20 Team Manager

Community Game Update 4th October

October 4, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Community Game Update Read Online

1. ACTION REQUIRED
There is no immediate action required from clubs in this edition of the Community Game Update

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
U18s Tackle Height Study
The 17 September saw the evaluation of waist-height tackling get underway at Millfield School. Eight schools: Millfield, Exeter, Kings Taunton, Canford, Taunton, Clifton, Blundell’s and QEH Bristol took part in a festival which involved around 180 U16 players. All matches were filmed, and two teams wore Instrumented Mouth Guards (IMGs). Any U16 – U18 club, school or college teams wanting to discover more or to be part of the ongoing evaluation of tackle height in age-grade rugby, please email johnlawn@rfu.com.

Bonfire And Fireworks Displays
With November’s bonfire and fireworks displays now being planned, clubs need to check the guidance and risk assessment to ensure everyone attending is kept safe. You can access the RFU insurance centre, guidance and risk assessment in this article.

Upcoming Club Support Webinars & Virtual Workshop
In October and November, virtual support to clubs around various areas of the game will be available. Webinars include: Marketing to Women, Tackling Energy Use in Rugby Clubs and an Age Grade Affiliation Update. There will be a Club for Everyone workshop in November. Times and dates are included in this section.

Honda Volunteer Hospitality Registrations For Autumn Nations Series
Honda continues their support of grassroots rugby with their annual pre-match hospitality in the British Airways Fan Village at Twickenham. Make sure your club/volunteer doesn’t miss out. All details are in this article.

How To Show Rugby World Cup & Autumn Nations Series At Your Club
How clubs can access the Rugby World Cup & Autumn Internationals to show in their clubhouses.

3. FOR AWARENESS
Championship Live Streamed For Free
Starting with Doncaster Knights v Bedford Blues on Saturday 8 October, there will be ten games live streamed for free over the season. To discover how to watch the games, read this article.

Papa Johns Community Cup
It has just been announced that the finals of the Papa Johns Community Cup will take place at Twickenham Stadium. With every player dreaming of running out onto the Twickenham turf, don’t miss out on your chance.

England Team Announcement At Community Club
Last week saw England men’s head coach Eddie Jones head down to Grasshoppers RFC, Ben and Tom Curry’s first club, for the England men’s training squad announcement. In this video, Eddie discusses the important connection between grassroots and international rugby, and we hear from young players who met him.

Data Management Update
Following feedback from clubs and Constituent Bodies, a more targeted approach to data management, as part of the Platform for Rugby review, will see Yorkshire and Surrey become part of a pilot study.

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David Martin – R.I.P. – Funeral Details

September 28, 2022 by Bill Hooper

It is with great sadness that the President and members of Cornwall RFU were informed this morning of the passing of Dave Martin, aged 83 following a short illness.

Dave stepped down from his role with the CRFU last June, having served for over 40 years on various committees, serving as President 2009-12, Chairman 1992-95, he was also our Representative on the RFU 2002-16, again serving on several RFU committees.

He will also be remembered for his match commentaries on BBC Radio Cornwall, notably the 1991 final at Twickenham.

The CRFU offer their sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Bridget and other members of the family.

Funeral arrangements are as follows;

Monday 10^th October 2022

1.30pm Celebration Service at All Saints Church, Killigrew Street, Falmouth TR11 3PN

Followed by the wake at Falmouth Hotel, Castle Beach, Falmouth TR11 4NC

Falmouth Recreation Ground is available for mourners to park.

Community Game Update 27 September

September 27, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Community Game Update Headline News

Energy Bill Relief Scheme
Last week government published plans for the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. The scheme will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers. To understand how this may affect your club, read this section. Read Online

1. ACTION REQUIRED
Inclusion and Diversity Survey
We are asking people in the community game to participate in our inclusion and diversity survey. This research helps to shape and inform our work in this area and is key to supporting the RFU’s strategic objective to drive rugby union in England to better reflect society’s diversity. We would appreciate you sharing the survey link in this section with your rugby network.

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Get ready to capitalise on next month’s Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2021, postponed to 2022 due to Covid, is just around the corner and is a fantastic opportunity for clubs to grow. This article contains how to watch the games live, details on the new two-part Red Roses’ documentary and ideas on how to maximise the potential of the Rugby World Cup.

Social Rugby Game Makers – Thank You!
Next week will see the launch of a national, club-wide competition to thank volunteers who support getting social rugby played. Read this section for information on how to nominate them to be entered into a prize draw to win tickets to the Autumn Nations Series.

Emergency First Aid In Rugby Union – Update On New Format
From January next year, there will be a new hybrid course (face-to-face and online) which will take less time for volunteers to complete, but with the same level of qualification. Read this article to discover more about the change and how to book a course.

3. FOR AWARENESS
Game Congress
This article contains information on a recent Game Congress, which was the first in a series of consultations to help create a shared vision for where the community game will be in 10 years, as we continue to respond to the challenges of the pandemic and broader societal changes. Key principles discussed at the congress will be shared with the wider game for further feedback over the next couple of months.

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RFU Community Game Update 13 September

September 13, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Rugby community unites to pay respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Rugby came together over the weekend to show its respect to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. You can see some of the moving tributes captured in this section.

Club guidance for National Mourning Period and Pitch Up

In line with the Government’s National Mourning Period guidance, there is no obligation to cancel or postpone sporting fixtures or events this week or weekend.

However, as a mark of respect to Her Majesty The Queen, organisers may wish to hold a period of silence and/or play the National Anthem at the start of events or fixtures. Players may wish to wear black armbands.

The RFU would strongly encourage rugby clubs to postpone or cancel events/training and close venues on Monday 19 September, the day of the State Funeral.

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1. ACTION REQUIRED

Clubs facing escalating costs

As clubs begin to see escalating costs, we would be grateful if you could complete the form in this article to help us further understand the impact price rises are having, or will have, on your club. You can also find a helpful energy saving checklist including 60 low-cost tips.

22/23 Community Rugby Inclusion & Diversity survey

Later next week we will release the Community Rugby Inclusion & Diversity Survey. We would appreciate you sharing this with your rugby network to help shape the future of the game.

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST

Staying in touch with university students

It is important to keep connected with players while they are at university. The Student Pass allows students to be registered at two different clubs while they are studying, meaning they can play at university, a club local to university and their home club during term breaks.

Monday 19 September

September 12, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Following the announcement that Queen Elizabeth’s funeral will take place on Monday 19th September, the Cornwall RFU expect all rugby activities to be postponed on that day.

All Club, College and School rugby, including training, should be suspended in respect to her Majesty, who gave 70 years service to this Country and we are proud that the Cornwall RFU has had Royal Patronage since 1931.

John Sumnall President CRFU

Dave Saunter Chairman CRFU

A Message from the CRFU President

September 9, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Guys,

The many comments following the sad loss of Queen Elizabeth 2 state much.

However, these comments come from many generations and backgrounds, and rightly or wrongly have changed with time and should be respected.

The Cornwall RFU must not forget that we have had a long association with the Royal Family as Patrons and whilst I understand those persons/Clubs who feel matches should proceed we must respect those that have chosen to not play.

The time for true reflection is when the funeral, on a date we still await, takes place and I hope and expect all unnecessary activities will cease.

Yours,

John Sumnall

CRFU President

Rugby Union matches to proceed this weekend

September 9, 2022 by Bill Hooper

Rugby Union to go ahead this weekend GAME UPDATE: The official guidance we have received from Government is that there can be respectful continuation of sport at all levels this weekend.
The overwhelming opinions shared so far within the game, are that teams and supporters want to come together to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to be united in our grief as we express sorrow at her passing.

Rugby, at its heart, is about community and bringing people together, in good times and in sad. Rugby clubs are a source of strength and support during times of uncertainty, and we hope that by enabling games and other rugby activity to go ahead this weekend, with families and friends congregating it will help us all to unite at this time of national mourning.

We strongly encourage all those playing sport this weekend to respectfully pay tribute to Her Majesty The Queen by holding a minute’s silence ahead of all fixtures this weekend. This an opportunity for teams from different areas to join together in honouring and celebrating her life.

For clubs who have outdoor screens or for clubhouse televisions, graphics will be available to display via englandrugby.com/resources later today.

Postponements
While for many in the game, matches this weekend will be an opportunity to come together and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, there may be some clubs who will find it more appropriate to postpone their fixture, such as those with closer connections to the Royal Family or those with large numbers of players in the military or emergency services who may be called away to work on official duties as a result. If that is the case, both clubs may agree to postpone their fixture this weekend without penalty – in that case they must inform their Organising Committee at least four hours before kick-off. Revised fixture dates would be arranged according to the relevant competition regulations. We trust the rugby community will respect the wishes of those clubs who wish to postpone because of the sad news and what is needed following it.

Guidance for matches and rugby activity for the remainder of the National Mourning Period will follow as early as possible next week.

Our thanks to Her Majesty The Queen

We are deeply grateful for Her Majesty’s support of our sport over many years, including serving as the RFU’s Patron for 64 years, helping the Union to celebrate its centenary in 1971, her reception at Buckingham Palace after England won the Rugby World Cup in 2003, and honours bestowed on many of those who have served the game.

Her Majesty earned the respect and affection of generations of rugby players and supporters here in England and around the world. On behalf of the rugby union community in England, we offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family at this time.

The St George’s Flag has been lowered to half-mast at Twickenham Stadium.

First Aid Courses – Postponed

September 9, 2022 by Bill Hooper

In the absence (at time of writing) of any firm guidance from RFU, after taking a straw poll of RugbySafe leads and following discussions with course provider, I have taken the decision to postpone both of this weekends first aid courses.

It is an emotive subject and an emotional time for us all and the last thing I would wish is that any individual feels obliged to attend or that any decision to proceed is perceived as being disrespectful or inappropriate, especially as Prince Phillip was a past Patron of Cornwall RFU.

This decision mirrors the guidance provide by Scottish RFU last night and echoes actions taken by other sports out of respect for the life and contribution of Her Majesty and her family to the nations sporting life – I am sure you understand.

Bob Hubble

RugbySafe Lead

HM Queen Elizabeth II

September 8, 2022 by Bill Hooper

The President of the Cornwall RFU and Officers are saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty the Queen and wish to convey their deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to the Royal Family.