Rugby Football Union
Please note the postponed 24/25 season CRFU Tribute Cornwall Cup Final and CRFU Tribute Super Cup Final will be played at Wadebridge Camels RFC on Saturday 23rd August.
The timetable is as follows;
CRFU Tribute Cornwall Cup Final
Bude v Truro 1 pm
CRFU Tribute Super Cup Final
Wadebridge Camels v Launceston 3:30 pm
Please note there will be a charge on the gate as this is a CRFU event.
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| 1. TO ACTION Player Registration – What have we learnt? One of the benefits of registration is the ability to better understand the health of our game. Check out some of the key findings from the first season of registration in this section. Regulation Changes for the 2025/26 Season Check out all the information on the key changes which will impact the game and volunteer burden this season. Getting Ready for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 Everything you need to help you make the most out of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – including resources and social assets – can be found here. Referee Training is Changing for 2025/26 From this season, the Ready 2 Ref course is replacing the Introduction to Rugby and England Rugby Referee Award courses and consists of a mix of pre-course eLearning, one day of face to face learning and post-course support. The Age Grade Registration Prize Draw returns for 2025/26 Clubs can enter this prize draw to win great England Rugby prizes, including a visit from an England Rugby legend to your club. Don’t forget that all levels of registration are now open, so you can get ready for the new season by registering to play today! READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Inspire Leadership Programme Applications are now open for the Inspire Leadership Programme for women aged 20-25 who are involved in rugby union, who might currently be leading or looking to lead in the future. Could your club partner with local Scout groups to get more young people into rugby? Following a highly successful first year of collaboration, with thousands of young people being introduced to the sport of Rugby and its core values, England Rugby and Scouts are expanding their partnership by connecting more Scouting units with local rugby clubs. Mascot Opportunities for England Matches We want to let clubs know that for each England Test at Allianz Stadium, we have a very limited number of community mascots. Join the CRISP Project – Help Shape the Future of Player Welfare The Community Rugby Injury Surveillance and Prevention (CRISP) Project is now open for team registrations for the 2025-26 season. Support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Deborah Griffin appointed as RFU’s first female President For the first time in its history, the Rugby Football Union has a female President, with Deborah Griffin beginning her term on 1 August. Deborah has long been a trailblazer in rugby and you can find out more about her story in this piece. Can you UP YOUR GAME for the RFU Injured Players Foundation? Have you considered hosting your own fundraising match to support the Injured Players Foundation? Impact ’25 Year 3 Report We’re three years into Impact ’25, our legacy programme driving real change for women and girls in rugby. Check out the detail behind what we’ve achieved 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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| GET READY FOR THE RUGBY WORLD CUP With 23 days until the Women’s Rugby World Cup, this RWC Edition of the Community Game Update will help you find out what’s going on and how you can get your club involved. RugbyFest – Register Now Find out more about RugbyFest weekend and how your club can get involved in this section! Rugby World Cup Resources We are delighted to be able to share exciting new resources and opportunities for clubs to use to help them make the most of the tournament. Check out this section to download assets for your Girls’ Activity Days, RugbyFest events or Watch Parties. Join the Red Roses Yarn Art Community Initiative Support the Red Roses and get involved in our Yarn Art Campaign, launched by England stars Abby Dow and Tatyana Heard. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Pitch Banner Volunteers Needed Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 are searching for enthusiastic volunteers who love rugby, atmosphere and community to help us bring the energy to the pitch by participating in the Pre-Match Banner Reveal on the centre of the pitch. VIEW MORE > |
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We have had reports of thieves operating in Cornwall targetting sports clubs notably grounds equipement, mowers etc.
Make sure your security is up to scratch and good locks etc on all doors etc.
Dave Burrows Youtube link for tomorrow’s game. Dave will go live at 2:15 pm.
Kick-off 2:30 pm
JASON LEONARD CUP
CORNWALL U.20 V SOMERSET U.20
By Bill Hooper
Cornwall go into their final pool match in this season’s Jason Leonard Cup looking to end their campaign on a high following their defeat at Topsham against Devon Under 20’s last time out.
The match will be played on Sunday at Redruth RFC with a 2 pm kick-off.
CRFU Chairman Steve Murley had this to say. “Much of this season’s squad are only just out from our Under 18’s from last season and in many cases will be available for another two seasons at this level.
“They will have learned much from this season’s campaign that they can carry forward into next season’s.
“I have no doubt they will wish to finish their campaign with a win against Somerset and with the help of a good crowd on Sunday I feel confident they can achieve this.”
Cornwall selectors have made a few changes from the side that Devon, with a first start at centre for Camborne’s Ted Kullich who returns from injury. Skipper Jack Jenkin moves from No.8 into the second row.
Cornwall U.20: Barney Lewis (Newquay H), Ayden Earnshaw (Helston), Ted Kullick (Camborne), Billy Jordan (Penryn), Rhys Bowery (Newquay H), Jowan Kerry (Perranporth), Callum Phillips (Wadebridge C); Rosko Troughton (Helston), Jalal Bennett (Truro), Olly Derry (Wadebridge C), Charlie Knight (Saltash), Jack Jenkin (Helston), Freddie Jordan (Penryn), Will Symons (Wadebridge C), Will Luscombe (Redruth).
Replacements: Leo Armstrong-Lever (Helston), Dan Bennett (St. Austell), Ola Phillips (Truro), Ben Smith (Camborne), Luke Young (Redruth), Ethan Williams (Falmouth), Harry Rigg (Helston), Lowen Mears-Ollerenshaw (Newquay H).
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| 1. TO ACTION Age Grade Updates – Summer Activity & Registration As a busy Age Grade season draws to a close, check out these updates for the age grade game, including Summer Activity Framework for 2025 and latest registration numbers. Application for entry into RFU Women’s Leagues Applications are now open for entries into the 2025/26 RFU Women’s League structure and the Inner Warrior Series. Honda Volunteer Hospitality registrations for Guinness Six Nations As part of the Honda Volunteer Recognition Programme, volunteers who already have match tickets to the Red Roses V France game on the 26th April can register for up to four tickets for pre-match hospitality. Honda Rugby Grounds Connected 2025 Events The Honda Rugby Grounds Connected Events aim to bring together rugby grounds people from across the country and provide a platform to learn, connect with like-minded people and touch base with industry experts. Book your free place to an event in this section. Rugby Club Business Network – Help with running your clubhouse bar During May and June we are running three free face-to-face workshops to support clubs with the challenges of running a clubhouse bar as part of our Rugby Club Business Network. READ ONLINE > |
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST 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. Community Rugby Digital User Groups If you hold a volunteer role within the game, you could be a part of our digital user groups and help improve RFU digital systems. Smash your sponsorship opportunities If you’re looking to transform the sponsorship approach at your club, then why not check out how Silhillians RUFC smashed their offering in this section. Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 – Make the most of the opportunity With the World Cup fast approaching, we’re excited to announce a series of practical ‘How-To’ guides designed to support clubs in getting ready for the tournament. Coaching Resource – Developing England Players: Positive Coaching Environments For this month’s U14-U18 coaching support, we look at Positive Coaching Environments. Upcoming webinars & support available for your club! Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS ICYMI: Results of SGM of the Rugby Football Union On the 27th March, a Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Rugby Football Union was held at Allianz Stadium. Check out the results and closing comments in this piece. Refereeing Review The Community Game Board requested a review in response to increased reports of Match Official Abuse and dissent and to identify how more people can be encouraged to take up the whistle. Read it in this section. Rugby tackle change linked to drop in head collisions Lowering the tackle height in men’s rugby almost halved the rate of head collisions among players, a study at Edinburgh University has found. Read more in this section. England Rugby and Neurodiverse Sport launch resources for inclusive coaching England Rugby has partnered with Neurodiverse Sport to create a series of resources designed to help coaches, players, and the wider rugby community foster environments where all individuals can thrive. 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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Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank all those at the CRFU involved in the decision to pass on the generous “gift” of all of your surplus O’Neill’s Shirts. Colin Hatch brought them to us last week whilst we were on route to Redruth RFC.
We sorted and graded them and they were on sale at Penryn RFC and Camborne RFC over the weekend. They are already proving popular.
The income they will provide will secure much of our future sponsorships in 2025/2026.
Secondly I wish to congratulate all those involved in the Ladies Cornwall Cup competition at Penryn RFC. It was a truly joyous occasion with a feast of running rugby and skills. Your CRFU gazebo is a welcome addition to the rugby scene in Cornwall.
You will see a few photos from Saturday attached including the Gilbert Match-ball presentation to Jo Holden as well as your group photo. Please feel free to share/post them.
And finally please pass on our congratulations to the U.20 squad and coaches on their win over Gloucestershire yesterday. It was a notable performance over a County that produces good young players.
Kind Regards
Phil Trevarton
TASC Chairman
Cornwall RFU Women’s Lead & Women’s County Head Coach Jo Holden had the honour of meeting the incredible lexi.alyx.chambers at Penryn Rugby Football Club last night, after completing the mammoth journey from John O’Groats to Lands End.
It was only right finishing with the best County in the Country that she received a bit of Cornish history to take home with her.
There is still time to donate to Lexi and show her your support as she finishes with Exeter Chiefs Women on Sunday.
Let’s show how generous the Cornish can be.
