Somerset U.20, 22 – 34 Cornwall U.20
Dave Burrows streaming the game today from Taunton
Congratulations Josie Plant
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.
Somerset U20 v Cornwall U20 – Team News
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 |
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| 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
Wooden Spoon Cornwall Golf Day
Please refer to the poster above regarding details.
Women’s Tamar Cup Match – Cancelled
Please note, the Women’s Tamar Cup match against Devon Women due to take place on Sunday 21st April at Bodmin RFC has been CANCELLED.
It is hoped to play this fixture next season.
Wadebridge Camels win Cornwall Cup
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.
Regulation 19 – Consultation
Feedback on the re-write for Regulation 19 is open until 24th April
Regulation 19 draft re-write can be found in this link
There is a link in the letter through which we are asking everyone to submit their feedback so that we can capture it in a structured way. This is the link for all feedback from the Game –
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a44c1eada0654cb8824bcf17aeb79eef
As mentioned, there is a large section (marked in green) which is mandated content from World Rugby and which we cannot edit. In addition, whilst we will make any small changes to the appendices, the intention is to review these over the course of the next season as phase two of the rewrite. If you could therefore focus the feedback on the definitions list and the 5 additional sections in the draft of Regulation 19, we would be grateful.
The deadline for providing any feedback is Wednesday 24 April after which time we will collate all feedback and update the draft before the next RFU Governance meeting in early May.
To help answer any questions, discuss any concerns or any other matters relating to Reg19, there will be a drop-in call on Wednesday 17th April at 6pm. The zoom details are as follows,
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85893654832?pwd=ZWgi07Y8G8msN6P9z3uDFuH1Z2Yc7v.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 858 9365 4832
Passcode: 683084
RFU Community Game Update April 2024
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| 2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST Have your say through our next Player Engagement Panel The 4th Community Player Engagement Panel is taking place on the 24 April and we want you to be involved! Impact ’25 Connecting Communities Programme The Connecting Communities programme provides clubs with the opportunity to work with new partners, apply for funding and access a range of resources to encourage more women who have never been involved in rugby to use the club facilities. Papa Johns Community Cup Travel Funding Travel funding support will be available to Men’s and Women’s clubs competing in the Papa Johns Community Cups that travel over 98 miles (round trip) to play a group or knockout fixture. Food For Rugby A suite of Food for Rugby nutrition advice toolkits are now available for the community game. Trips, Tours, and Overnight Stays Guidance We are pleased to provide the RFU’s Trips, Tours, and Overnight Stays Guidance, updated to assist you with any planning for upcoming tours or overnight stays. Support available for your club! The RFU provides various ‘off field club support’ services, as well as regular webinars on a range of topics – find them all here. |
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| 3. FOR AWARENESS Impact ’25 legacy programme The RFU celebrated Impact ’25, a transformational legacy programme at North Bristol RFC today (Tuesday). Upcoming GMS Updates Some improvements to the Game Management System (GMS) will be made over the coming months. These updates have been made following feedback from volunteers, clubs and CBs. Continental Tyres Schools Cup Finals The Continental Tyres Schools Cup Finals took place over three days at StoneX and Twickenham stadium this month, with nine teams taking home silverware at U15 and U18 levels. RFU Injured Players Foundation (IPF) announces new patron Former British & Irish Lions and England captain and current World Rugby Chair, Sir Bill Beaumont, will start his tenure as IPF Patron this month. Community News – monthly round up In case you missed them, check out some of the top community rugby stories over the last month from the England Rugby website. READ ONLINE > |
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Cornwall Women announce 2024 squad
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
Jim Henderson – R.I.P.
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.
