Rugby Football Union
We are excited to announce the following Women’s Players Development Clinic led by Exeter Chiefs Womens attack coach Oli Bishop.
Click on the link below for all the details.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:eu:2aa97468-ba66-4971-b2a0-547c654ba6cb
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.
Cornwall RFU have partnered with Coach Centred to provide an interactive online webinar
“Quality First Coaching Through the Lens of SEND”
This session will explore inclusive coaching practices, with a specific focus on supporting neurodivergent participants through proactive, quality-first approaches.
Date: Wednesday 10th September
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
https://www.coachcentered.com/coach-development/#Webinars
Cost: £23.99
Cornwall RFU will refund 100% of the fee for all Cornwall Rugby Union coaches who attend the live session.
NOTE: Now at St. Austell RFC
Following the success of last year’s development day, we have organised a variety of courses for this year’s event. These will include both CRFU and RFU courses.
To book a place on the RFU courses, please use the GMS system.
For CRFU courses, please register using the links provided below. https://forms.gle/GahCqAt78179jKn38 – First Aid https://forms.gle/fkDxK2YqwwfE2rVR7 – CRFU Coaching Clinic https://forms.gle/wCb28K34LSM8XsDLA – GMS Sessions https://forms.gle/e3LNqE2eHWuYZFcj6 – Ready 2 ref
Yours in rugby
Daubroy Game Development Lead
On July 12th, Cornwall RFU hosted its annual high-performance Coaching Conference at Truro School. This immersive half-day event, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, was designed to prepare coaches for the upcoming season. Coaches from across the county attended the conference.
Jon Bates from Coaching Centred facilitated the event, and Allan, Gavin and Jo from the Cornish Pirates coaching team delivered the practical activity. Additionally, the former Director of Rugby for the Cornish Pirates, Ian Davis, provided valuable insights into communication and the session design.
The conference included sessions focused on:
– **Team Mindset, Strategy & Turnover Gains**: Coaches explored how to convert possession shifts into tangible advantages in the game.
– **Phase Defence Insights**: Emphasis was placed on adapting defensive principles based on pitch location and the dynamics surrounding the ruck.
– **Session Design for Decision-Making**: Interactive discussions aimed to refine techniques for session progression that enhance players’ decision-making capabilities.
These sessions were structured to translate directly into improved training designs and effective game-day strategies.
The event fostered peer-to-peer learning and reinforced the importance of continuous improvement through collaboration.
Stay tuned for further game development activities.
Dear Coach,
Following the success of last year’s coaching conference we are pleased to confirm we have scheduled for Saturday 12 July 2025. The invited coaches will be announced in the coming weeks.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic coaching development opportunity.
https://www.coachcentered.com/coach-development
We’re thrilled to announce the first of our guest coaches for the XV Aside Conference at Truro School on Saturday 12th July — Ian Davies, former DoR of Cornish Pirates.
Don’t miss the chance to learn from one of the best! Stay tuned for more announcements.
Click Here to secure your spot and access the early bird conference offer.
Jon Bates
Coach Centered Ltd
07764336709
Are you a coach, referee, or volunteer passionate about growing the game? The England Rugby Mentoring Award is your chance to inspire others and make a real impact!
What You’ll Gain: – The skills to mentor and support others effectively. – Insights to help develop people across all roles in the game. – A nationally recognized qualification to advance your rugby journey.
Who’s It For? Anyone involved in rugby looking to share their knowledge and support the next generation of coaches, referees, or volunteers.
How to Register: https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder Venues Exeter Athletic RFC 25/01/2025 or Redruth RFC 02/02/2025
For further information please contact Daubroy Delahunty.
Please see above for details and booking instructions.
Please note 6th October Development Day.
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