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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Special General Meeting this week (Friday 24 April) – please read and vote An RFU Special General Meeting (SGM) relating to governance reform takes place this Friday, April 24. Ahead of the meeting, we strongly encourage all members and clubs to take the time to read the supporting documents in full and ensure you have a clear understanding of what is being proposed and why. Summer Activity Plan 2026 The Summer Activity Plan for this summer is now available to view. This provides the maximum activity permitted in the off-season months from May to August within the regulations of the age grade game. Girls Registrations – 26,000 and counting! The RFU has an ambitious target of hitting 27.5k girls player registrations target in 2026. The number of girls registrations has been and is continuing to climb steadily and has now topped the 26k mark. England Rugby Learning – Upcoming Technology Improvements England Rugby is introducing a major upgrade to how we support coaches, match officials and volunteers to complete essential training, access resources, and continually refresh their knowledge and skills. 2026/27 RFU Women’s League and Inner Warrior Series Entry Information Applications are now open for entries into the 2026/27 RFU Women’s League structure and the Inner Warrior Series. Only new, withdrawn, or expunged teams are invited to complete the online entry form to confirm participation in the 2026/27 season. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Local Engagement Sessions – May 2026 Following the success of our January Club Engagement events, we are pleased to announce the next series of sessions, designed to provide targeted, practical support for rugby clubs. RFU Injured Players Foundation Awareness Survey 2026 What do you know about the RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF)? Please complete and share this short survey with your clubs/teams to help the IPF understand levels of awareness of the charity amongst our community. Reduce your running costs with One Club Through the One Club alliance, rugby clubs can gain a uniquely valuable combination of cost savings and practical, operational insight that makes a meaningful difference where it matters most – your club’s bottom line. Find out how you can access the support in this section. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and wider support your club can access and benefit from here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS New SEND resources for T1 rugby Our schools’ team have worked with the Youth Sports Trust to develop a suite of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) resources, designed to support schools, teachers and other partners to deliver inclusive, enjoyable and meaningful rugby‑inspired activity for all young people. Business Rates Support and Helpline Business rates are a property tax charged by the local council on the property you occupy. The government have confirmed the outcome of the latest revaluation of premises which establishes a new set of Rateable Values for all properties. Find out what this means for your club in this section. The new GMS Competitions module has launched Please note, until the season switchover on 1 July, both the new Competitions Management module and the existing V12 module will run alongside each other. 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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Cornwall XV Aside – Coaching Performance Day
Cornwall XV Aside – Coaching Performance Day
Saturday 11 July | Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre, Truro | 9am–2pm
The CRFU Game Development Team is pleased to announce the Cornwall XV Aside Coaching Performance Day, a high‑quality development opportunity for coaches across the county. This practical, on‑field session is designed to support coaches working at all levels of the game, with insight from two outstanding high‑performance coaches.
Coaching Team
Ricky Pellow
Former professional scrum‑half and long‑serving Exeter Chiefs Skills Coach. Ricky has been part of Premiership titles, European success and the development of elite players across the Chiefs pathway.
Joe Walsh
Lead Forwards & Defence Coach at the Cornish Pirates. Joe brings international experience, a strong performance analysis background and extensive pathway coaching expertise.
Event Details
• Date: Saturday 11 July
• Time: 9am–2pm (registration from 8.30am)
• Venue: Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre, Truro School Senior, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH
• Cost: £24.99 per person (excl. VAT)
• Registration closes: Friday 10 July at 5pm
• Bonus: All attendees are automatically registered for the Game Model Webinar on Monday 29 June (7–8pm)
CRFU Funding Support
To encourage coach development across Cornwall, the CRFU will fund 50% of the course fee for all coaches who book on and attend the session.
Book Your Place: https://www.coachcentered.com/shop/p/saturday-11th-july-cornwall-xv-aside-coaching-performance-day
Demelza Short picked for Red Roses v Scotland
Congratulations to Demelza who has been picked for th upcoming Women’s 6 Nations for England.
Demelza plays her club rugby at Bristol Bears in the PWR, began her rugby journey at Launceston RC , where her brother Charlie currently plays.
We look forward to following her progress with interest.
Demelza is set to win her first full cap against Scotland Women at Murrayfield in the Guiness Women’s 6 Nations. Well done Demelza.
Chiefs Match Day Experience -Updated with link
Tickets on sale from tomorrow (1st April). Please be aware of limit of 10 places for first week of sale to give all clubs a chance to obtain places.
I hope you’re well. Apologies, this isn’t on the website, as it’s locked for you guys.
There is a link for you guys here, whoever has this link is able to book. Please note, they must select the Super Saturday child, otherwise they wont be able to take part in the experience
Here is said link – https://tickethub.exeterchiefs.co.uk/list/partnerAdvantage?code=CORNWALLSS
Great opportunity for our young players aged from U6 to U16 to experience the big club atmosphere.
Community Game Update March
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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Special General Meeting 2026 A Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Rugby Football Union will be held at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Friday 24th April 2026 at 5.30pm. Find out more about what will be voted on, and how voting works, in this piece. A year on: What you told us and what we’re doing A year ago, we heard from hundreds of clubs, volunteers and leaders across our National Roadshows about what matters most to the community game. Your feedback gave us a clear mandate and continues to shape our strategy and priorities we are now driving forward. Regional Growth Partnership Boards To drive efforts to take rugby to new people in new places and to recognise the importance of regionalising decisions and actions, we are establishing seven new Regional Growth Partnership Boards. Find out more in this section. National Age Grade Playing Calendar – Season 2026/27 We are pleased to provide the National Playing Calendar for 2026/27. This is the framework for national competitions and player pathway activity throughout the year. Win equipment for your club by registering your players by the end of the season! Are all of your players registered to play this season? We’re offering all participating clubs the opportunity to win one of eight Gilbert vouchers for your club, worth £1,000 each for playing a match with a player yet to register this season! READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Girls’ Rugby – Register your event! During the Women’s Six Nations, England Rugby will be supporting clubs to celebrate and promote girls-only activity, encouraging new girls and parents to get involved at rugby clubs. Register your event now! Become a member of the RFU National Youth Council The RFU’s National Youth Council (NYC) is helping to grow rugby and is currently recruiting for new members to join the group. This is an opportunity for someone between 18-24 to influence the future development of rugby, gain valuable skills and become part of the NYC. Reduce your running costs with One Club One Club is a completely free support and solutions service created to help rugby clubs reduce costs, simplify purchasing and strengthen day-to-day operations with expert guidance. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and wider support your club can access and benefit from here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS New Competition Module Upgrade Coming to GMS From the week commencing 13 April, and continuing through to the season switchover in July, we will be operating both the existing V12 Competition Module and introducing the new Competition Management Module in parallel. New Education Module for 16–18 Age Grade Rugby Players We’re pleased to share that we’ve been working in partnership with age-grade education specialists Hark to develop a new anti-discrimination learning module for 16–18-year-olds involved in rugby. 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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RFU Community Game Update February
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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Hear more about our new strategy to grow the game The RFU’s new strategy came out last week, and it puts community rugby right where it belongs: front and centre. Hear Steve Grainger, Ali Donnelly and Rory Price from the leadership team at the RFU take a quick look at some of the key issues for the community game in this section. Register for our National Engagement Sessions! As part of the member pledges we made earlier this year, we committed to enhancing engagement opportunities with our member clubs. Find out more about our National Engagement sessions running February through to April in this section. RFU Men’s Leagues – Mid Season Briefing As we enter into the last few months of the season, this section includes useful information and updates for clubs playing in RFU leagues. Nominations close soon for the Volunteer of the Year Awards! Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make rugby happen? Now’s your opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve! Grow girls’ rugby at your club! Find out more about girls’-only playing opportunities and girls’ rugby giveaways in this section! READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Groundbreaking Free Robotic Mower Offer for Community Rugby Clubs STIGA, the RFU’s Official Grounds Care Partner, is offering free robotic mowers to community clubs, helping them save time, reduce costs, and improve turf quality. Find out more here. Community Mascots at the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations We have a limited number of community mascots spaces for the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations matches. Find out more here. England Rugby Female Health & Wellbeing Conference – 21st March The England Rugby Female Health & Wellbeing Conference 2026, taking place at Allianz Stadium on Saturday 21 March 2026. Register to attend here. Reduce your running costs with One Club One Club is a completely free support and solutions service created to help rugby clubs reduce costs, simplify purchasing and strengthen day-to-day operations with expert guidance. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and wider support your club can access and benefit from here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Digital Improvements for Rugby Clubs this Season! Learn about the improvements already delivered, along with an exciting preview of what’s coming in 2026 to better support volunteers and help reduce their workload. Business Rates – revaluations please check your Rateable Value Find about changes to business rates and how this might affect your club in this section. Rugby community supporting injured players When you’re part of the rugby family you’re never alone and will always have people to support you during the tough times as well as the good. See some of the amazing efforts of the rugby family in supporting injured players here. 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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Searle to start for England A
Former Launceston and Cornwall player Billy Searle, currently having a great season with Leicester Tigers starts, for England A against an Ireland XV in Limerick on Friday night. Also in the side is Harelquins Cadan Murley, who has family links to Penzance.
Congratulations guys.
Community Game Update January
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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Register for our National Engagement Sessions! The National Engagement Sessions running from February through to April will open up opportunities for dialogue between clubs and RFU Executive and Board members, including Bill Sweeney (CEO), Steve Grainger (Exec Director of Rugby Development) and David Roberts (Community Game Board Chair). Celebrate the people who make rugby happen – nominate your Volunteer of the Year today Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make rugby happen? Now’s your opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve! Grow girl’s rugby at your club! Our upcoming Bring a Friend campaign is a great way for girls to share their love of rugby with their peers. Access campaign assets and find out more in this section. Reduce your running costs with One Club Through the One Club alliance, rugby clubs can gain a uniquely valuable combination of cost savings and practical, operational insight that makes a meaningful difference where it matters most — your club’s bottom line. Find out how you can access the support in this section. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Have your say on the future of National Girl’s Cup Competitions As part of an ongoing review of the National Girls’ Cup competitions, the RFU would like to hear your views on its current format and future purpose. Your feedback will help ensure the competition continues to meet the needs of players and clubs while protecting the integrity of the Cup competition. England Rugby Advanced Coaching Workshop 2026-27 Our FREE online workshop is now open for booking! This on-demand workshop is essential for anyone looking to enroll in Part 1 of the England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award: Developing Advanced Coaching Practice Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and wider support your club can access and benefit from here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Ready2Ref The Ready2Ref course officially launched on 1 August 2025. A reminder of the booking process can be found in this section. 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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Volunteer of the Year Awards 2026
Community Game Update – December
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| 1. IMPORTANT UPDATES Protect Where We Play: Act Now To Save Our Playing Fields Rugby pitches are under threat, but you can help to protect them. The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has proposed major changes to the planning system – including removing Sport England’s statutory consultee status for planning applications relating to playing fields. Help protect our playing fields by contributing to the consultation. Reduce your running costs with One Club Through the One Club alliance, rugby clubs can gain a uniquely valuable combination of cost savings and practical, operational insight that makes a meaningful difference where it matters most — your club’s bottom line. Find out how you can access the support in this section. Club Engagement – Have Your Say! As part of the member pledges we made earlier this year, we committed to enhancing engagement opportunities with our member clubs. We’re running local and national engagement sessions between January and April 2026 – find out how you can get involved and help shape the future of community rugby in this piece! How did RWC 2025 help your club? With the Women’s Rugby World Cup recently concluded, it’s been brilliant to already hear stories about how the tournament influenced interest and activity across the game. We would like to hear more about how the tournament impacted clubs around the country and you can submit your stories and reflections through this section. It’s time for the Love Rugby Series! To build on the success of RWC 2025, the new Love Rugby Series is here, with a nationwide calendar of girls-only festivals, joining up girls new to rugby with those already playing, for a fun, friendly and positive experience. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Regulation 15 Update – Consultation The RFU is reviewing Regulation 15, Age Grade Rugby and would welcome the input of coaches, teachers, team managers, volunteers and more to ensure all views are considered as part of any update. Registrations for the Volunteer Area, supported by Switch, at the Guinness Six Nations As part of the Switch Volunteer Recognition Programme, volunteers with tickets to an England home match at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham can register for up to four places in the volunteer area pre-match. England Rugby Advanced Coaching Workshop 2026-27 From 17 November the England Rugby Advanced Coaching Workshop will be open for booking via GMS. The completion of the Workshop is essential to be able to book onto Part 1 of the England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award – Developing Advanced Coaching Practice. Upcoming webinars and support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS The 2026 World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List: Summary of Changes The latest World Anti Doping Agency Prohibited List is now available to view. Ensure you are aware of any updates through this section. 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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