This Sunday sees both Boys & Girls Under 16 finals at Newquay Hornets RFC.
First final at 10:30 am, last game kicks-off at 3 pm.
Rugby Football Union
by Bill Hooper
This Sunday sees both Boys & Girls Under 16 finals at Newquay Hornets RFC.
First final at 10:30 am, last game kicks-off at 3 pm.
by Bill Hooper
This course is for Coaches of U14-U18 Players and focuses on the development of high quality coaching of catch and pass skills. The course explores how we use the game zone/skill zone model to introduce, develop, and stretch players ability to catch and pass under pressure.
These courses are FREE, book via GMS.
Time 18:30 – 20:30
Pre-requisite – Coaches must be at least 16 years old on event start date
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by Bill Hooper
Falmouth RFC again host this season’s Duchy Cup Finals this Saturday, 27th April, at the Recreation Ground.
Timetable of matches as follows;
Senior Duchy Shield
LAUNCESTON CASTLES V SALTASH II 1 pm
Senior Duchy Cup
ST. AUSTELL SINNERS V WADEBRIDGE CAMELS II 3 pm
by Bill Hooper
St. Agnes welcome Ashley Down Old Boys this Saturday in the last eight of their Papa Johns Cup competition. Kick-off 2:30 pm at Enys Park.
by Bill Hooper
JASON LEONARD CUP
SOMERSET U.20, 22 – 34 CORNWALL U.20
By Terry Williams at Veritas Park, Taunton.
Cornwall u20’s ran out worthy winners versus Somerset on a hot afternoon in Taunton, scoring six tries in the process. This was a much more assured performance than against Devon a few weeks ago, with some stout defending against periods of sustained pressure and the back row, including replacements, and the midfield putting in some crunching tackles against heavier opponents throughout the game.
Somerset opened the scoring with a try from their right wing Eaves who ran across to the left to run in unopposed in the left corner. Somerset then continued to play most of the next 15 minutes in the Cornwall half but the defence was resolute and soaked up pressure, including forcing the opposition to give away penalties. On the 21st minute Cornwall drew level with a well taken try by centre Jack Statton. There then followed a strange sequence during the conversion attempt with the ball falling off the tee twice, which caused Statton to hurriedly attempt a drop goal which passed wide of the post.
There then followed a period of Cornish dominance, which was started with a fine interception by full back Alfie MacDonald from well within his own half which he ran in to dot down almost under the post. This was converted by Statton without any fuss, 5 – 12. Vice captain Statton then continued his scoring spree with a try on 39 minutes which he duly converted, which brought the score to 5 – 19 at half time.
The second half continued with Cornwall again piling on the pressure and 3 minutes after the restart hooker Pete Harris, who had a fine game, going over for a try which was unconverted, 5 – 24. Cornwall then unfortunately picked up 2 yellow cards in 2 minutes, first to replacement Giddy Blacklock followed by prop Angus Williams. Somerset were awarded a penalty try after the first yellow, 12 – 24.
Cornwall did not let their heads drop however and some crafty manoeuvring of players saw them continue to stay in the game, and indeed increase their lead on 60 minutes by replacement winger Amori Matanatabu, who scored a spectacular diving try in the left corner for 12 -29.
There then followed an incident when Head Coach Ritchie Kevern asked the assistant referee about the length of time remaining on the yellow card. The referee, didn’t approve the line of questioning and ordered coach Kevern to the grandstand. (A subsequent review of the game showed second yellow lasted 14 minutes!)
The game continued and hooker Harris went over for his second try of the game to make the game safe at 12 -34. Somerset hit back with 2 unconverted tries to make the final score 22 -34, a fine win by a spirited Cornwall XV. Next up in 2 weeks’ time is a tough encounter away to Gloucestershire at Stow , who surprisingly lost to Devon 36-21 on the same afternoon.
Happily, any misunderstanding between Coach Ritchie Kevern and the referee was settled amicably after the game with handshakes all round and no further action.
Cornwall U.20: Macdonald (Exeter Saracens), Roskilly (Penryn), Deavin (Falmouth), Statton (Launceston), Keogh (St. Just), Walsh-Newton (Falmouth), Chapple (Redruth); Lawrence (Falmouth), Harris (St. Austell), Williams (Penryn), Knight (Saltash), Perkin (St. Ives, Capt), Lister (Penryn), Eddy (Pirates Ams), Ellery (Newquay Hornets).
Replacements: Pope, Ikete (both Camborne School of Mines), Smith (Redruth), Derry (Wadebridge Camels), Blacklock (Falmouth), Matanatabu (Helston), Penhallurick (Falmouth).
Cornwall scores: Tries, Statton 21, 39, MacDonald 27, Harris 43, 70, Matanatabu 54, Conversions, Statton 28, 40
by Bill Hooper
Congratulations to Falmouth player Rowan Lawrence who was awarded his Cornwall Under 20 cap for having played in 7 Jason Leonard Cup matches. He was presented his cap by CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter following yesterday’s game against Somerset Under 20s at Taunton RFC.
by Bill Hooper
Three of this season’s Colts finals were played yesterday at Hayle RFC.
The results are as follows;
Bowl Final
Camborne Colts 28 – 25 Launceston Colts
Plate Final
Truro Colts 12- 17 Wadebridge Camels Colts
Shield Final
Penzance & Newlyn Colts 24 – 29 Helston Colts
Congratulations to the the three winning teams and commiserations to the three losing finalists.
Grateful thanks to Trelawny’s Army Supporters Club for their support and Hayle RFC for hosting.
The Colts Cup final, a repeat of last season’s encounter, between Penryn/Perranporth/St. Agnes v Redruth will be played at beginning of September as players are involved in the Truro College trip to Japan at the end of April.
by Bill Hooper
Congratulations to Josie Plant who is named on the bench for England Women Under 20 against France Women Under 20 to be played in Rouen this Saturday.
Josie came through the age grades at Perranporth RFC.
The match is available via RFU Youtube channel, which you can find in the link.
by Bill Hooper
Please refer to the poster above regarding details.
by Bill Hooper
Congratulations to Wadebridge Camels RFC on winning the Tribute Ales Cornwall RFU Cup on Saturday defeating Truro 23-15 in a very closely fought final at the Molesworth Field.
Photograph shows CRFU President Andy Reed and Chair of Competitions Committee Lee Maher presenting the Cup to Wadebridge Camels Captain Adam Blackmore. Photo credit Adrian Langdon.
by Bill Hooper
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1. ACTION REQUIRED Get your club ready for Adult Player Registration We are asking clubs to help your players with accounts on the Game Management System (GMS) to verify their email address. This will help you to help get your players ready for next season and support the health of the game. Don’t miss out on International Tickets – upload your fixture data now International ticket allocation is fixed for two seasons, and these allocations are determined by the number of 15-a-side rugby matches played. The deadline for entering all 2023/24 matches is Friday 24 May 2024. Age Grade Summer Activity Framework 2024 The Age Grade Summer Activity Framework for 2024 applies to any age grade rugby activity in the off-season. View it now. READ ONLINE > |
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by Bill Hooper
The selectors and coaches have announced their squad for this season’s Gill Burns Cup Division 2 campaign as well as the forthcoming Women’s Tamar Cup match against Devon.
Following a couple of open trials and the recent Women’s Cornwall Cup tournament held at Truro RFC the coaches have selected a squad of 31 players with 16 having been involved last season.
High-flying Launceston Ladies provide nine players to this season’s squad, amongst whom are live-wire scrum-half Amy Warman and powerful prop forward Kim Upcott
There are welcome returns for centre Tia Larson (Bude Ladies), as well as prop Zeta Penrose and back Lauren Chenoweth both from Truro Women.
There is a good sprinkling of experience in the squad, notably Captain Amy Bunt, along with aforementioned Warman and Upcott.
There are some familiar names absent due to injury, namely forwards Mel Ruby, Briony Eddy and Rhiannon Thomas all three from Launceston Ladies.
Coach Jo Holden explained that this year had again proved challenging in picking the squad. “We have had good numbers coming forward during the trials and the county cup games. It’s been very hard to nail down the final squad as the level keeps improving year on year.
“I think we have a very good mix of experience and emerging young talent that will gel well under the captaincy of Amy Bunt.
“I am excited to see what this squad can achieve in the coming weeks; we have the Tamar Cup game against Devon and then three tough Gill Burns Cup games against Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Somerset. It would really encourage the squad to see a big crowd, especially for our home game at Truro RFC on Sunday 12th May when we take on Hampshire Women.
“As ever we are extremely grateful to our valued sponsors, without their generous support we could not compete at this level.”
The Women’s Tamar Cup match against Devon Women due to take place at Bodmin RFC on Sunday 21st April is likely to change date, please check the CRFU website for updates on the new date.
The 2024 Cornwall Women’s squad
Forwards: Jenna Arnold, Megan Arnold, Vicki Doidge, Kim Upcott, Emily Kneale (all Launceston Ladies), Caitlin Milliken, Elizabeth Langton, Nicole Rowland (all Ivybridge Women), Caitlin Eddy (Helston Vixens Women), Stephanie Nicholas (Camborne Women), Sian Westgarth, Zeta Penrose (both Truro Women), Roberta Smith-Scotland (Plymstock AO Women), Emily Carbis (Devonport S Ladies), Rosie Ninnis, Paige Clarke, Fern-Daisey Cumine (all Penryn Ladies)
Backs: Ellen Armstrong, Amy Warman, Joey Sandercock, Abgail Smith (all Launceston Ladies), Amy Bunt, Rebecca Bennett, Millie Chaston, Megan Okey (all Ivybridge Ladies), Lauren Chenoweth, Lily Relton (both Truro Women), Lisa Allin, Tia Larson (both Bude Ladies), Georgia Hall, Rebecca O’Reilly (both Penryn Ladies).
Gill Burns Cup Matches;
Sunday 12th May v Hampshire Women @ Truro RFC 2:30 pm
Sunday 19th May v Hertfordshire Women @ Tabard RFC 2:30 pm
Sunday 26th May v Somerset Women @ Taunton RFC 2:30 pm
by Bill Hooper
It is with great sadness that we learned today that Penryn player Jim Henderson was one of the three UK nationals killed by the missile strike on the World Central Kitchen convoy in Gaza yesterday.
The President of the CRFU Andy Reed and members of the CRFU wish to express their profound condolences and sympathies to all at Penryn RFC and to family and friends of Jim.
by Bill Hooper
Launceston Ladies stormed to an impressive Cornwall Women’s Clubs Cup win at Truro RFC on Sunday.
Five teams entered this inaugural competition, joining Launceston Ladies were host club Truro Women, Helston Vixens Women, Penryn Ladies and a Cornwall Barbarians side, that saw players from various other clubs compete under the Barbarian banner.
The tournament was played as a round-robin with games lasting 20 minutes.
Launceston Ladies won all 4 of their games to claim the cup, with Truro Women runners-up.
Thanks to Jo Holden for her hard work in organising the event and to both Olivia Jenkins & Rachel Miller from the RFU.
Thanks also to Lee Maher and Cornwall Rugby Referee’s Society.
CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter was delighted by the way the afternoon went. “Fantastic to see over 120 women playing for their clubs today, women’s rugby is going from strength to strength and events like this can only raise the profile. Congratulations to Launceston Ladies on their win and to Jo Holden for her hard work organising the event. Thanks also to Tribute Ales for their valuable support.”
Amy Warman & Mel Ruby lift the Cup.
by Bill Hooper
Following a successful tender bid, this season’s only home game will be played at Redruth RFC.
This venue needs no introduction and has held many iconic games instrumental to Cornwall’s journey to Twickenham over the years.
It is with a nod to times gone by that at this event, the Team that won the historic game in 1990/1991 at rugby HQ are invited to attend as CRFU’s special guests.
There will be more information on this game as well as away fixtures in the coming weeks.
Like and follow all our social media platforms to ensure you have the most up to date information.
A special thanks to our sponsors for Senior Men’s Team:
Tribute, Jewsons, MSB Group Ltd, Anns Pasties, Kelsall Steele, O’Neills, Ocean BMW Falmouth, Hopleys Coaches, Lusty Glaze
by Bill Hooper
Kick-off times and price of ground entry to home games will be advised nearer the time of the fixture.
County Senior XV
Weds 28 February, Cornwall 26 – 26 Royal Navy @ St. Austell RFC
Weds 27 March, TAMAR CUP, Devon 28 – 5 Cornwall @ Ivybridge RFC
BILL BEAUMONT CUP
Sat 18 May, Surrey v Cornwall @ Esher RFC 2 pm
Sat 25 May, Kent v Cornwall @ Charlton Park RFC 2 pm
Sat 1 Jun, Cornwall v Hampshire @ Redruth RFC. 3 pm
Cornwall Under 20s
Weds 24 January, Cornwall U.20 48 – 7 Camborne School of Mines @Hayle RFC
Weds 21 February, Cornwall U.20 v Cornwall Clubs XV @ St. Austell RFC, Cancelled due to weather
JASON LEONARD CUP
Sun 10 Mar, Cornwall U.20 7 – 41 Devon U.20 @ Camborne RFC
Sun 21 Apr, Somerset U.20 22 – 34 Cornwall U.20 @ Taunton RFC
Sun 5 May, Gloucestershire U.20 v Cornwall U.20 @ Stow-on-the-Wold RFC 2 pm
Cornwall Women
Women’s Tamar Cup
Cornwall Women v Devon Women – CANCELLED
GILL BURNS CUP DIVISION 2
Sun 12 May, Cornwall Women v Hampshire Women @ Truro RFC, 2:30 pm
Sun 19 May, Hertfordshire Women v Cornwall Women @ Tabard RFC, 2:30 pm
Sun 26 May, Somerset Women v Cornwall Women @ Taunton RFC, 2:30 pm
by Bill Hooper
Cornwall Rugby Football Union are proud to unveil yet another primary sponsor MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical LTD
MSB Group Mechanical & Electrical LTD are an experienced and professional team of mechanical and electrical engineers.
They specialise in all aspects of electrical and mechanical applications including gas, appliance repair, install and maintenance for large commercial operators.
They are based in Helston, Cornwall and their team of industry experts are able to operate anywhere in the UK.
Their professional and extensive services are also available for domestic customers.
by Bill Hooper
CRFU are delighted to introduce another new sponsor for this season. Lusty Glaze. This privately owned cove has been crowned Britain’s Best Beach by the Sunday Times and named Cornwall’s most Instagrammable Wedding Venue.
Lusty Glaze is purely a slice of Cornish Heaven.
Check out 129 Restaurant – www.onetwentynine.co.uk for an unforgettable eatery experience with view defying description.
by Bill Hooper
Today we turn the spotlight on Ann’s Pasties
The CRFU are delighted to welcome back Ann’s Pasties as one of our valued sponsors for 2024.
Here is a little background information on our pasty provider;
About Ann
All of the women in my mother’s Cornish family traditionally made pasties.
I learned to make pasties in an emergency, I was summoned by my mother, Hettie Merrick, a professional pasty-maker, to a Breton agricultural fair, where demand was dramatically and unexpectedly outstripping supply at a stall mother had set up. At the end of a day of pasty-making, I could crimp them as fast as my mother, which was the perfect confidence boost and eye opener into the fact that there was a business to be had producing a good Cornish pasty.
Soon afterwards I began making pasties for my neighbours, who’d bring gifts of fresh fish they’d caught or vegetables they’d grown, and who treated my living room like a waiting room, sitting around gossiping over cups of tea if the pasties hadn’t come out of the oven yet.
Inspired by the response, mother and I started selling our wares from a stall at the nearby market town of Helston. We soon found business good enough to graduate to a shop in Porthleven. But when juggling family and pasty shop became too much, my husband transformed the garage of our house at the Lizard into a pasty kitchen, where I was able to crimp with one eye on the family.
The business has since flourished, so much so that my son Fergus has stepped in to help keep up with the demand! The family recipe lives on through Fergus who makes a pasty so good even mother approves!
by Bill Hooper
The dates and venues for the age group festivals for 2023/24 season.
Under 7/8 – Sunday 28th April – Penryn RFC
Under 9 – Sunday 21st April – St. Austell RFC
Under 10 – Sunday 14th April – Truro RFC
Under 11 – Sunday 28th April – Launceston RC
Under 12 – Sunday 21st April – St. Ives RFC
Under 13 – Sunday 14th April – Liskeard-Looe RFC
Under 14 – Sunday 4th May – Newquay Hornets RFC
Under 15 Cup Finals Day – Sunday 21st April – Camborne RFC
Under 16 Cup Finals Day – Sunday 28th April – Newquay Hornets RFC (Boys & Girls)
Colts Cup Finals Day – Saturday 20th April – Hayle RFC, 4 finals from 10 am
by Bill Hooper
It’s time to get involved.
If you want to play for Cornwall Women this season then express your interest by completing the online form below.
by Bill Hooper
This season’s fixtures for the various county championships can be viewed if you click on Representative Rugby in the bar above on the main page and then click on the team you wish to see.
by Bill Hooper
The RFU Head of Judiciary has issued new guidelines in respect of Match Official Abuse cases as and from 1st January 2024.
The CRFU policy of adding 1 week aggravation to proven cases has now been replaced by a national aggravation policy, which CRFU Disciplinary will be implementing immediately. The aggravation sanctions are now much more severe!
These new regulations DO NOT apply to Age Grade rugby. Therefore the CRFU 1 week aggravation for cases of Match Official Abuse will continue to be applied in any Age Grade cases.
Please read and take note of the new guidance in the link
Bill Hooper
CRFU Discipline Secretary
by Bill Hooper
What Training Course is Right for Me
Please click on the attached link where you will be directed to the England Rugby
Course Booklet. Here you will find all the information required to ensure the course you
choose is correct for your needs. The CRFU will, on receipt of a successful completion
shown on your GMS profile, refund the full amount of any course up to the value of
£30.00, and 50% above that amount.
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SECTION 2: YOUTH RUGBY
THESE RULES APPLY TO ALL MATCHES
FOR MALE AND FEMALE U7 – U18
RULES OF THE CORNWALL RFU YOUTH COMPETITIONS
These rules apply to all youth league and cup competitions and Colts.
1. The competition shall be known as the Cornwall RFU knockout Cup or league
Competition and shall be open to all clubs in membership with the
Cornwall RFU. Clubs wishing to enter must inform the Youth Competition
Secretary by the 1 st of August.
2. Cornwall RFU committee shall appoint a Youth Competition Secretary
Who shall run all competitions and have the final decision on any conflicts.
An appeal on the competitions secretary’s decision must be put in writing to the Youth
Chairman within 7 days of the decision for the Youth committee to discuss.
3. The competitions Secretary shall decide upon the format, depending on the number
of teams entered and a draw made accordingly.
The Competition Secretary shall issue results of the draw, including dates of matches to participating clubs.
4. Matches will normally be played on the weekend of the dates stated in the draw. However mid-week/floodlight games are permissible provided mutually agreed to overcome any fixture problems. Should a club need to alter a scheduled date they must contact the Youth Competition Secretary 3 weeks priorto the scheduled date. Should the reason for postponement be granted, the Youth Competition Secretary will reschedule the game within 4 weeks of theoriginal date. Failure to accept the Secretary’s decision may result in a penalty.
5. Players must have a current registration with their respective club, any players playing out of age grade must have the necessary paperwork completed and the opposition informed 24 hours before kick-off, the. All players, including replacements, are deemed cup tied once they appear in a league or cup fixture.
Team sheets are provided by the Youth Competition Secretary, they will include players
name, date of birth and RFU registration number. A player who is not a registered
member of any club participating in the competition may join, providing they do
register. Any player wishing to Join another club and is not cup tied (3 games or less)
may do so with the relevant “COP” (player transfer request) completed and signed off,
no registered player may transfer after the deadline date which is the 1 st of March
without express permission from the CRFU youth committee. Any players not covered
by the above regarding eligibility must prior to appearing in the competition contact the
Youth Competition Secretary.
6. Should a pitch be deemed unplayable within 24 hours of the kick off, a local
member of the Cornwall Referees Society must be asked to confirm this decision.
The opponents and the Youth Competition Secretary must be notified
immediately. The Youth Competition Secretary will reschedule the game,
Failure to accept the Secretary’s decision will result in points or game deduction for the offending club.
7. All games shall have a duration of (age grade) minutes each way, with no extra time
to be played at any stage of the competition. In the event of an abandoned match, for
whatever reason, the result must be notified to the Youth Competition Secretary.
The Youth Competition Committee / discipline committee will make the final decision.
8. Points for pool matches will be awarded as follows:
4 points for a win
2 points for a draw
1 bonus point for a team scoring four or more tries
1 bonus point for a team losing by 7 points or less.
Should a game not be played, with no fault attributed to either side, then 2 points will be awarded to both. Where a club concedes a game and does not play as a friendly they will be deducted 5 points and their opponents will be awarded 5 points, should a club withdraw from the Competition, the points together with for and against scores in matches already played shall be removed from their opponent’s total.
Pool positions will be determined firstly, by the number of pool points accrued. In the event of a tie, the pool position will be determined by points scored and points conceded. Should there still be a tie then the result of the game between the two teams will count.
9. Should a team be short of players,”GAME ON” principles are compulsory, opponents should attempt to loan their players. Any loaned player will not be cup tied. Failure to agree this compromise will result in the game being played with reduced numbers on both teams (minimum of 10 players).
Both teams MUST play with equal numbers always except for a yellow or red card being issued by the referee.
Substitutes: unlimited rolling substitutions with unlimited interchanges permitted, all
substitutes must play for at least 35 minutes, the RFU age grade “half time rule” will apply to all cup and league games.
we strongly advise that substitutes be used in a fair and even way, if a team has 15 or
less players the opposition are encouraged to use their substitutes on both sides giving
every player game time and playing in the “spirit” of the game.
10. Positions in the qualifying stages (if any) of the competition shall be based firstly on
The group points awarded (as 9 above). Should there be a tie then the difference
between match points for and against shall count. If still equal then by the results
of the game between the two teams, and if still equal, then by the total number of
tries scored.
In the knockout stages of the competition, should teams be level at full time the
team scoring the most tries shall be deemed the winner. If equal, then the team
with most conversations shall win, and if still equal, the team scoring the first try shall be
deemed the winner.
11. The finals of the competition will be played at a venue organised by the competitions
committee; the date of the finals WILL NOT be changed to accommodate clubs.
Should a game end in a draw, the side with the most tries will be deemed the winner. If
level, the side scoring the most conversions will be deemed the winner, if still level, the
teams will share the trophy.
12. For all matches in the competition, the Cornwall Referees Society shall appoint a
referee. Should no appointed referee be available clubs should mutually agree to
obtain a suitable qualified/trained replacement. If a suitable replacement is
agreed this must be noted on the team sheet before the game commences and
signed by both team managers. If no agreement can be reached the Youth Competition
Secretary must be notified immediately. The Youth Competition Secretary may make a ruling or reschedule the game within 4 weeks of the original date. Failure to accept the Secretary’s decision will result in points deduction for the offending club.
Results: all sides must advise the competitions secretary by 5.00pm of the match date,
result by text or email
Sanction: no points awarded.
Both sides must return their league card within 6 days of the match.
Sanction: no points awarded.
Discipline: In the event of a player being sent off the committee must be informed
within 48 hours of the offence, the CRFU discipline secretary will be informed and have
final say after the club has held its own internal hearing.
Sanction: for not informing the committee of the sending off 5 points deduction. For
playing a player after he has been sent off and before the discipline process has been
concluded 10 points deduction.
Registration: a player registered with a club on the 1 st of September of every season
can play for that club at any time, player registration closes on the 1 st of March and any
player wishing to play for a Cornish club after that time can only do so if
They are unregistered with any other club
Moving into the area and joining their new club
The team they were playing for is no longer running a team.
The completion secretary has been informed and makes a dispensation for a player.
Front Row: In the event of a side not having suitably qualified props before a game a
front row player may be borrowed from another team with no sanctions.
In the event a prop cannot be borrowed then the game will continue with uncontested
scrums.
Sanction: the offending team are deducted 1 point for a league game or start with a 7
point penalty in a cup game.
Postponed games:
A game may be postponed if a National cup game is played on the same weekend
Outcome: rearranged for the following Wednesday or 2pts each.
A game may be postponed if the referee determines before the game that the pitch is
unplayable
Outcome: rearrangement on a catch-up week or 2 pts. Each.
If a pitch is unplayable the home team must give the away team a “heads up” on the
Friday evening with a pitch inspection taking place by 9.00am on the morning of the
match, if the away team have a playable pitch, then the home team are obliged to
travel.
Outcome: no pitch available, rearrangement on a catch-up weekend or 2 pts. Each.
If the home team fails to travel, no points awarded to the non-traveling side, the other
side awarded 5pts.
Appeal process:
A decision made by the league secretary may be appealed against. Notification of your
wish to appeal must be made within 48 hours of the original decision and sent to the
group secretary for the committee to decide upon, a meeting may be called at the
discretion of the group secretary / Chairman.
A further appeal is permitted, your complaint must be put in writing within 7 days of the
committee’s decision. Your complaint will then be passed to an independent panel (to
be decided) for a final decision.
Any points not covered above must be verified by the Youth Competition
Secretary or Youth Competition Committee.
The Youth Competition Committee consists of the Chairman, the Secretary and the
Competition Secretary
CLUBS PLEASE NOTE:
All CRFU Youth group trophies, including the sevens competition, must be returned engraved to the Competitions Secretary two weeks in advance of finals or your club will be invoiced for a replacement cup.
Note. Amendment for 2023-2024
With the reported rise in cases of match official abuse from parents, spectators, and
coaches we feel we need to do more to promote and enforce the values of our game.
Therefore, in addition to the normal discipline process the competitions committee
reserve the right to penalise teams by way of points deduction for league games and forfeiting wins in cup matches.
It is all of our responsibility to come down heavy of cases of ill-discipline and lack of respect and we will punish any cases that are reported to us.
In accordance with the RFU age grade ruling, any club may select in their COLTS
squad a player from the, U16s, U17s, U18s and U19s age groups (subject to the correct
playing up or down assessment).
Girls banding = U12’s / U14’s / U16’s and U18’s
U16’s boys = U15’s / U16’s / U17’s
COLTS boys = U16’s / U17’s / U18’s / U19’s
The opposition must be notified of any player playing out of age grade in the match day
squad no later than 48 hours prior to kick off, no U16 is allowed on the field of play if an
U19 is playing, no U15 is allowed on the field of play if an U17 is playing, the half game
rule still applies,, the opposition will reserve the right to refuse players to play if notification has not been given.
Failure to notify the opposition will result in a penalty -5 league points or the win being
stripped if it’s a cup game.
Combined playing squads.
In line with RFU regs regarding combined age groups, all CRFU competitions endorse
combined age groups and will not be excluded from playing in any cup or league
competitions.
However, the CRFU are fully aware of the concerns of some clubs in relation to
safeguarding. Please see the code of practice below.
Code of Practice when arranging fixture for a combined team
Any combining of teams, U12-18’s, must gain CB approval prior to any fixture. The form
can be found at RFU regulations>reg15>combining out of age grade form. After
completing all sections, paying particular attention to the “group player assessment”
section, click on the submit box at the bottom of the form. If the application is approved,
you will receive confirmation by email.
Prior to the fixture:
.You must contact the opposition fixtures secretary in good time, by Thursday at
the latest, to advise that you have a combined age team. Have a discussion with
the opposition coach and make sure they are aware of how you intend to
manage any of the larger older players. This discussion needs to be player
centred and development driven. Remember these are children and we have no
wish to exclude any player.
· If you have good numbers in the younger group, please ensure you include them
all in the match day squad and use the older players as rolling subs, ensuring
they get at least half a game. (this can be in ten-minute segments)
· Do not use the larger older players as “crash ball carriers” this will do nothing for their own personal development nor that of their teammates.
Remember, combining of age groups allows clubs who are struggling with low numbers
to give their players the opportunity to continue to play rugby where otherwise players and teams would be lost to the sport.
by Bill Hooper
Cornwall and Devon England Rugby Referee Awards
Course links 23/24 to be booked via GMS
ERRA Truro College Cornwall 26th October 2023 and 30th May 2024
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ERRA Plymouth Albion RFC Devon 12th November 2023 and 12th May 2024
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ERRA Exwick Sports Hub Devon 19th November 2023 and 16th June 2024
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by Bill Hooper
Somerset U.20, 22 – 34 Cornwall U.20
Dave Burrows streaming the game today from Taunton
by Bill Hooper
CORNWALL RFU UNDER 20 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 The Jason Leonard Cup.
Cornwall Rugby Football Union (CRFU) Under 20 County Championship campaign 2024 continues when they play their second pool match in this season Jason Leonard Cup. They travel to Taunton RFC where they will face Somerset U20 with a 1400 kick off time.
CRFU President Andy Reed said “Following the first round of this year’s competition both the hosts and Cornwall lost their opening fixture and so both will be out to make amends. I know the players would like to see a different result and performance against Somerset, but the hosts will be wanting the same and so we should have an entertaining game”.
Cornwall have named Will Perkin (St Ives) as the captain for the season, alongside him is another player from last season, Jack Statton (Launceston) who is the vice-captain.
Coach Rich Kevern said – “We had a poor start to this season’s campaign against a very good Devon side who performed well. We need now to concentrate on what we have covered in training and put that into practice on the field v Somerset. They will have home advantage and will be eager to put one over on us and so we must be ready for a tough 80 minutes”.
Cornwall has a new coaching set up this season, so joining well established Rich Kevern is ex U20 player and current Cornish Pirates lock Steele Barker as the forward’s coach. Always keen to encourage young coaches into the game we see ex senior county player David Mankee assisting the backs with Rich, and Jago Sheppard another ex U20 and member of the winning 2022 team and current Camborne player assisting Steele with the forwards.
Cornwall Captain Will Perkin said, – “We were all disappointed with our performance last time out on what was our only home pool game for the season. We lost two key players in the warmup and first 5 minutes of the game, but we cannot use that as an excuse and should and must be able to adapt to these situations. There are a lot of players training and no one’s shirt is guaranteed, and we must prove to the coaches we are worthy of selection including myself. I know the effort these guys have put in on Sunday mornings and if we can replicate that v Somerset and we put in 100% commitment then hopefully the result will follow”.
Cornwall lost their first game to Devon 7 – 41 whilst Somerset lost to Gloucestershire 57 – 31. The other game in the Southwest pool sees Devon host Gloucestershire, in what will be the top of the table clash. The final pool game of this season sees Cornwall face Gloucestershire away at a new venue of Stow on the Wold RFC on Sunday 5 May with a 1400 kick off time.
The CRFU Chair Dave Saunter said, -”I know the coaches, players were disappointed with the result v Devon, but they were the far stronger and cohesive team on the day. They will have worked hard in training to try and make amends when they face Somerset. This is the time when training becomes tough along with the decisions the coaches must make. The encouraging aspect is several of last season’s U18 squad, who are now 18, are now attending training as well to build again for the remainder of this season and the future”.
There will be marketing and sponsorship opportunities with the Under 20’s team and matches, any individuals or companies that may be interested are asked to contact Tanya Thomas of the CRFU in the first instance.
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SOMERSET U20 V CORNWALL U20
Sunday 21 APRIL @ TAUNTON RFC 1400 kick off.
1 | ROWAN LAWRENCE | FALMOUTH |
2 | PETE HARRIS | ST AUSTELL |
3 | ANGUS WILLIAMS | PENRYN |
4 | CHARLIE KNIGHT | SALTASH |
5 | WILL PERKIN (Captain) | ST IVES |
6 | FINN LISTER | PENRYN |
7 | WES EDDY | PIRATES AMS |
8 | DOM ELLERY | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
9 | JACOB CHAPPLE | REDRUTH |
10 | HARRY WALSH-NEWTON | FALMOUTH |
11 | JACK KEOGH | ST JUST |
12 | JACK STATTON (VICE CAPTAIN) | LAUNCESTON |
13 | FIN DEAVIN | FALMOUTH |
14 | BEN ROSKILLY | PENRYN |
15 | ALFIE MACDONALD | EXETER SARACENS |
16 | DAN POPE | CAMBORNE SCHOOL OF MINES |
17 | KANE IKETE | CAMBORNE SCHOOL OF MINES |
20 | BEN SMITH | REDRUTH |
19 | OLLY DERRY | WADEBRIDGE CAMELS |
18 | GIDDY BLACKLOCK | FALMOUTH |
21 | AMORI MATANATABU | HELSTON |
22 | HARVEY PENHALLURICK | FALMOUTH |
TRAVELLING RESERVES | ||
23 | LOWEN MEARS-OLERENSHAW | NEWQUAY HORNETS |
24 | FIN HOLT | REDRUTH |
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Coaches – Rich Kevern, Steele Barker, David Mankee + Jago Sheppard
Team Manager Colin Hatch, Assistant Terry Williams
Medical cover – Hen Gard + Ronnie Bartlett
Kit – Paul Hurrell, Photographer Simon Bryant, Match Day filming David Burrows, Multimedia – Kevin Bishop