On October 12, 2025, the CRFU hosted its annual Coaching Development Day, with mini and Junior rugby in Cornwall paused to support coaches in taking the opportunity to participate in activities that would support their development.
Over 60 coaches from 21 clubs participated in a variety of activities, which included coaching clinics led by Cornish Coaching Legends Graham Dawe and Graham Whitmore.

The one-stop development day offered courses, featuring Wayne Reed and Gemma Carnegie delivering RFU-accredited sessions on first contact, kicking, catching, and passing throughout the day. 121 GMS workshops were conducted by Ian Renard, and a Play it Safe safeguarding course was run by Paula Rowe, along with a first aid course.

As a county, we believe that great coaches make great players, and the aim of creating events like today is to encourage coaches to collaborate, share ideas, and continue their own development, thereby providing the best quality coaching to their age groups.