Players chosen for this Saturday’s fixture against Exeter Chiefs XV.
Vacancy for Youth & Education Lead
We have a vacancy within the CRFU for a Youth & Education Lead.
Please note this is a voluntary role.
This position is an important part of the Management Board structure, which administers rugby union within the county.
To register your interest, please submit your details by the 31st May and include the qualities and experience that you would bring to the particular role:
Jane Bell, Hon Secretary, Email: janebellcornishrugby@gmail.com ‘
Role discription below
Youth & Education Lead
Composition of Committee:
Chairs of following sub committees:
- Mini Junior Group
- 17/18 Group
Representatives from: - Girls U12/14/16/18
- Tertiary Colleges
- Schools’ 6th Form
- Administrator School of Rugby & Young Player Development
Remit: - Overarching responsibility for all rugby played to the age of 18 years.
- Encourage and support player centred rugby
- Reintroduce age-grade education days to ensure players, coaches & parents are in tune with Rugby’s
core values and any new rules of play that are applicable. - To submit written Reports to the Management Board (via Honorary Secretary)
- To support coaches at Club level to gain qualifications
- Support Clubs to increase number of qualified referees including young players as well as adults
(parents). - Ensure that coaching techniques across all representative sides is standardised so that player
transition across the age groups is seamless. - To create and maintain good relationships with schools and colleges.
- Promote attendance at CRFU Coaching functions/Advertise.
- Continuous review of players at club age grade
- Support the RFU Player Developer and Club Developer to garner good relationships with community
clubs and encourage the implementation of playing development courses across the CB. - Ensure that each Group responsible for arranging Representative rugby matches meets the conditions
laid down in RFU Regulation 9.2 (Player Safety) - Ensure the smooth transition from youth to senior rugby
- To create and maintain good working relations with Representative Managers
- To recommend to the Management Board persons suitable to fill the following posts:
o Team Managers for the following Representative XVs:
➢ U17 (Boys)
➢ U18 (Boys)
➢ U18 (Girls)
o Coaches for the following Representative XVs
➢ U17 (Boys)
➢ U18 (Boys)
➢ U18 (Girls)
Cornwall Women name side to face Hants
Cornwall Women have named their side to face Hampshire Women this Sunday at Havent RFC, kick-off 2 pm.
The team will once again be captained by full-back Amy Bunt, who will lead by example.
Last season Cornwall gave the double Division 2 title holders a shock in their game at Truro before the Hampshire side rallied to run out winners.
Head coach Jo Holden had this to say about selection and the picking of the squad.
“We’re really excited about our squad this year. The level of talent we’ve seen has been incredible, and while it means leaving behind some great players, it also shows the strength in depth we have. With two more games left in the group, don’t be surprised to see different players coming through and competing for shirts.
“Training has been at a really high level, and all the coaches have been hugely impressed with the progress every player is making. What’s particularly encouraging is seeing a number of fringe players from previous years now stepping up and seriously fighting for places. The progress has been fantastic.
“We know it will be a big challenge against the reigning champions, Hampshire, but we’re ready for it and have full belief that we can go there and compete.”
Entry at Havant is £5, Under 18’s free.
Cornwall Senior Squad for Bill Beaumont Cup named
Cornwall’s selectors have named a 40 man squad for this season’s Bill Beaumont Cup matches and Saturday’s match against an Exeter Chiefs XV. Let’s get behind the lads!
Note- Declan Prowse should be listed as Camborne RFC
Cornwall Under 17’s to play Devon Under 17’s
Cornwall Under 17’s continue their programme of matches on Wednesday evening at Polson Bridge against Devon.
Cornwall Under 20 battle back for draw
JASON LEONARD CUP
CORNWALL U.20, 33 – 33 SOMERSET U.20
By Bill Hooper at the Recreation Ground, Redruth
A try by full-back Barney Lewis salvaged a draw for Cornwall Under 20’s against a very good Somerset side whom looked set for a rare win on Cornish soil.
Cornwall trailed their visitors for most of the game, at one point during the second half they found themselves seventeen points adrift as they struggled to get to grips.
That they “stuck at it” and pulled themselves back on the scoreboard has to be commended.
Cornwall kicked-off down the slope but it was Somerset who bagged the first points with a good try from wing Billy Coombes. Fly-half George Nuttycombe banged over a good conversion, the first of his seventeen point tally.
Cornwall struck back with a good try from flanker Will Symons, bettered by fly-half Jowan Kerry who had earlier missed a penalty chance.
Nuttycombe’s try and conversion nudged the visitors ahead before centre Alfie Hodge stretched their advantage further.
Cornwall needed a score before the break and it came through flanker Freddie Jordan by the posts with Kerry adding the extras.
The start of the second half saw Somerset increase their lead with tries from No.8 Aiden Cable and shortly after flanker Will Clapham.
Cornwall needed a quick response and it came thanks to a try scored by Ayden Earnshaw following a good backs move.
Cornwall started to empty the bench with Ola Phillips making some telling charges and putting his side on the front foot. Cornwall finally began to get some good ball which gave centre Billy Jordan the chance to score.
Trailing by just five points Cornwall threw the proverbial kitchen sink at Somerset and with the final play full back Barney Lewis jinked his way to the try line to tie the scores.
Cornwall had a chance to win it but the conversion sailed past the post with a draw being a fair result for both sides.
Devon’s win against Gloucestershire sees them top the group and progress to the next round.
Cornwall U.20: Barney Lewis (Newquay H), Ayden Earnshaw (Helston), Lowen Mears-Ollerenshaw (Newquay H), 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, Capt), Freddie Jordan (Penryn), Will Symons (Wadebridge C), Will Luscombe (Redruth).
Replacements: Leo Armstrong-Lever (Helston), Dan Bennett (St. Austell), Ola Phillips (Truro), Ethan Redondo-Barter (St. Ives), Luke Young (Redruth), Ethan Williams (Falmouth), Harry Rigg (Helston), Ted Kullich (Camborne).
Cornwall U.20 scores: Tries, Symons 11, F Jordan 39, Earnshaw 57, B Jordan 68, Lewis 79, Cons, Kerry 12, 40, 58, 69.
Cornwall Star Man: Ola Phillips
Cornwall U.17’s head to Somerset
Cornwall Under 17’s begin their county programme this weekend with a trip to Wellington RFC to take on Somerset Under 17’s. Good luck lads.
Cornwall Under 20’s to face Somerset U.20’s
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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Cornwall Under 20’s taste defeat at Topsham
JASON LEONARD CUP
DEVON U.20 46 – 21 CORNWALL U.20
By Bill Hooper, at the Bonfire Field, Topsham
Cornwall’s hopes of progressing from the pool stage were dealt a blow with this defeat at Topsham on Sunday against a well-drilled powerful Devon side who proved too clinical.
Coach Richie Kevern was understandably disappointed with the result. “We worked hard to get the score-line back to 20-14 at half-time and I thought we started the second period well but we were crucified when Devon scored four tries in the space of 12 minutes that put the game to bed.
“We will get back to the training paddock and look to put in a much better performance against Somerset in our final pool match on the 11th May at Redruth.”
Following a minute’s silence for former Devon Secretary and President Treve Mitchell the game kicked-off.
Cornwall fell behind in the first minute when they conceded a penalty that the Devon captain Matt Smale kicked.
Cornwall came back into it when centre Billy Jordan intercepted in his own half, he made it almost to the Devon line before being hauled down.
Cornwall recycled the ball went through several phases before skipper Jack Jenkin scored with fly-half Jowan Kerry adding the first of his three conversions.
Devon worked the spaces well allowing wing Kai Kidd to score, Smale again on the money with extras as he was shortly after with a penalty and conversion of Matt Whitlock’s try.
Full-back Barney Lewis pulled a try back for Cornwall to keep them in touch at the break.
Devon made a few changes at half-time and that seemed to give them a greater cutting edge.
Once they scored their bonus point try they turned the screw scoring two further tries to put the game out of reach.
Topsham wing Matt Hammond caught the eye with his strong running as did the Devon No.6 Finlay Crockett.
Cornwall had the final word when Lewis went over for his second try, however the Brunel Cup remains in Devon for another year.
Cornwall U.20: Barney Lewis (Newquay H), Ayden Earnshaw, Ben Roskilly (both Helston), Billy Jordan (Penryn), Rhys Bowery (Newquay H), Jowan Kerry (Perranporth), Jarvis Lee (Truro); Dan Bennett (St. Austell), Leo Armstrong-Lever (Helston), Olly Derry (Wadebridge C), Charlie Knight (Saltash), Olli Wells (Redruth), Freddie Jordan (Penryn), Will Symons (Wadebridge C), Jack Jenkin (Capt, Helston).
Replacements: Jalal Bennett (Truro), Rosko Troughton (Helston), Joe Court (Camborne), Will Luscombe, Luke Young (both Redruth), Callum Phillips (Wadebridge C), Harry Rigg (Helston), Lowen Mears-Ollerenshaw (Newquay H).
Cornwall scores: Tries: Jenkin 8, Lewis 35, 79, Cons, Kerry, 9,36,80.
Cornwall Star Player: Barney Lewis
