| World Rugby has today announced ‘Game On Global’ which provides national unions with the ability to implement a menu of 10 law variations in the community game. It is at the discretion of member Unions to decide which principles they may wish to utilise in the future. This builds on work already done by the RFU and other Unions around ‘Game On’ domestically and is fantastic news for the global game to enable more rugby to be played across the world. Whereas previously Unions were required to ask permission from World Rugby to implement law variations, World Rugby has looked at the most common variations that could get more games played and has given advance permission for Unions to implement these if they wish next year. Over the coming months, we will assess the implications and opportunities that the additional law variations may bring. No decisions are imminent, and no action is needed by CBs, clubs or schools/colleges at this time. The RFU Game On principles remain in place. More information on these and levels they apply to is available below. Game On principles allow teams to be more flexible with the laws to allow matches to go ahead. WR Press Release RFU Game On |
XGirl Cup: Newquay/Perranporth Storm to Glory
Stage 2 @ Launceston RFC, Report by Ross Tucknott
The sun was out and the winds of Storm Arwen had petered out, but a different force of nature descended from the north Cornish coast to wreak more havoc on Sunday’s second stage of the CRFU’s XRugby competition for girls, as Newquay and Perranporth officially combined in both the U15s and U13s to continue their unbeaten runs in the competition.
Newquay & Perranporth U15s – alongside a pair of talented St Austell players – secured maximum points on the day, with only Truro & Liskeard in the last game coming away with anything to show for their own efforts. They weren’t the only force from the north coast to make waves either: Bude continued their own impressive start to the competition by splitting into two squads and each only losing to the table-toppers. Truro & Liskeard took league points from every game they played, and their opening draw ensured that Launceston – also ably assisted by St Austell – secured their first points of the campaign, as well as from a hard fought bonus point against Bude B.
Not to be outdone by their older clubmates, the Newquay & Perranporth U13s also joined with a St Austell player and grabbed an impressive clean sweep. Launceston came closest to upsetting the visitors, losing by only a single point, as well as participating in a blistering 38-38 draw with Truro & Liskeard and only falling short of matching Camborne by a single try as well. Camborne, Bude and Truro & Liskeard all pocketed wins and but every team’s defence was noticeably improved from Stage 1, promising to create even more tight and exciting games as the season progresses.
Last but far from least, the Launceston U18s continued their own 100% record in the competition with emphatic wins over their opponents. With only a handful of Belerions players able to attend, those that made it joined up with Truro Bengals to inflict a handy defeat upon the Truro Siberians, but the Siberians in turn managed to restrict Launceston to a narrower scoreline than their clubmates.
So at the halfway stage of the league competition, the U18s and U15s tables now stand as follows:
Full Results:
U18s
Launceston 24 – 14 Truro Siberians
Truro Siberians 21 – 47 Truro Bengals & Belerions
Launceston 31 – 12 Truro Bengals & Belerions
U15s
Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell 34 – 12 Bude A
Launceston & St Austell 12 – 12 Truro & Liskeard
Bude B 21 – 54 Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell
Bude A 45 – 7 Launceston & St Austell
Truro & Liskeard 35 – 38 Bude B
Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell 68 – 7 Launceston & St Austell
Truro & Liskeard 24 – 63 Bude A
Bude B 43 – 31 Launceston & St Austell
Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell 55 – 38 Truro & Liskeard
Bude A P-P Bude B (scored as a draw)
U13s
Bude 24 – 42 Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell
Launceston 38 – 38 Liskeard
Camborne 10 – 31 Bude
Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell 22 – 21 Launceston
Liskeard & Truro 28 – 26 Camborne
Bude 54 – 24 Launceston
Liskeard & Truro 0 – 56 Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell
Camborne 42 – 35 Launceston
Bude 33 – 35 Liskeard & Truro
Newquay/Perranporth & St Austell 56 – 12 Camborne
Cornwall Under 16’s program underway
Cornwall u16s v Devon u16s Sunday 5th December.
This Sunday is the first opportunity in some while for Cornwall’s developing Rugby players to wear
the famous Black and Gold shirt and represent their county at Redruth Rugby Club.
There are three games kicking off at 10.00 am, 12.00 noon and 2.00pm. The players have trained at
Truro College as a central venue on Tuesday nights through the autumn led by Rich Phillips, Phil Olds
and Marlen Walker. The coaches talk about the good attitude, developing skills and team work that
has been achieved and are looking forward to the test that Devon teams will provide.
CRFU Youth Chairman, Tony Knightsbridge, is delighted that Cornish boys from the county’s schools
and clubs will once again get the chance to play representative rugby. He spoke about the support
the boys get from their families, schools and clubs and looks forward to the selected teams being a
credit to themselves and their county.
The U16s group are very grateful to Redruth hosting the games at this point in the season and are
also pleased with the support from Cornwall RRS providing the team of three officials.
Old kit put to good use
Locker stash was thrilled to present The CRFU and Trelawny’s Army with a cheque for £120. This had come from recycling and re-homing pre-loved, unwanted county rugby shirts to players and fans across this country and the world.
Locker stash CIC are a not-for-profit organisation who work up and down the country with sports clubs, working to make them more environmentally friendly by recycling their old unwanted sports kit, finding it new loving homes or repurposing and reinvesting all profits back into grassroots sports and community-based causes.
The county signed up to our partnership back in July of this year, and kicked the relationship off by giving sets of old shirts, both parties hope this will be the first of many recycling ventures the 2 organisations do together, raising funds for clubs and age groups across Cornwall. The profits from these were presented to Trelawny’s Army Secretary Ian Gordon by Locker stash representative Guy Hamer
If you are interested in getting your club involved with sustainability and Locker stash supporting your club. Please email hello@lockerstashrugby.co.uk.
Tribute Cornwall Knock Out Cup 1st Rd Draw
C.R.F.U. TRIBUTE CORNWALL KNOCK OUT CUP 2021-22
There are 14 teams entered, 2 teams will get a bye for the 1st round leaving six 1st round ties to be played on or before Sunday 27th February 2022.
Teams given a 1st round bye, Camborne & Launceston
1st Round Draw;
Newquay Hornets v Wadebridge Camels
Veor-Holman v Falmouth
Pirates Amateurs v Liskeard-Looe
Bude v St. Austell – AWAY W/O
Truro v Hayle
Saltash v Penryn
Round 1 to be played on or by Sunday 27th February
Round 2
Semi-Finals to be played on or by Sunday 13th March
Final to be played on Saturday 16th April (Easter Saturday) @ Redruth RFC 5 pm
RFU Community Game Update 23 November
We hope the below structure helps to distinguish between where action is required and where information is for awareness.
- Action required
- Action if of interest
- For awareness
There is important information contained in this update regarding the following;
Future Competitions Structure – Lower XV criteria for entry into RFU leagues
17- year-olds playing adult rugby
NEW – Girls age bands from 2022/23 approved by RFU Council
Cornwall Under 20s team building day
Over 50 players assembled at Truro RFC last Sunday as the Cornwall Under 20 squad launched their preparations for this season’s Jason Leonard Cup campaign that will commence in January.
Everyone was welcomed by CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter.
Once again Tyler Gendall and Richie Kevern head up the coaching staff with Adam Kevern assisting.
Part of the day was given to the President’s Challenge, team manager Colin Hatch takes up the story. “
As part of the 150 anniversary of the RFU, both the RFU President and our own President John Sumnall challenged individuals and teams to raise money for the Injured Players Foundation with the theme of “150”.
He added. “50+ players attended and each completed 3 laps of the Truro pitch making a total of 150 laps completed. All of the players and the back room staff were also required to donate 100 pennies this was then enhanced so that for every 100 pennies a further 50 pennies was donated making a total of 150 form everybody attending. The total raised was £100 pounds for the injured players foundation which is an excellent commitment from these young players.
“Thanks to one and all for participating”.
The squad will now meet up on a regular basis with a couple of warm up games programmed ahead of the championship.
Fixtures 2022: Jason Leonard Cup Championship
- Sunday 23rd January CORNWALL U.20 v DEVON U.20 (HOME) VENUE TBA
- Sunday 6th February DORSET & WILTS U.20 v CORNWALL (AWAY) VENUE TBA
- 20th March Q/final
- 17th April S/final
- 1st May Final
Handling a positive coronavirus test
Following consultation with Public Health England, the RFU have produced overview guidance which explains the actions required by a club following a positive COVID-19 test. There is also extended guidance available for clubs who have a confirmed COVID-19 test case.
The RFU request that clubs submit notification of all positives tests with in a club (including retrospective cases). This information is requested to allow the RFU to monitor the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 test occurring in clubs and ensure the club has the appropriate support.
Clubs can do this by filling out the Positive Test Notification Form.
Former international referee Lawrie Prideaux gets his referee’s cap.
This week at Twickenham Cornishman Lawrie Prideaux was one of 22 of the 26 living RFU referees to have taken charge of a test match to receive an international cap from the RFU.
Lawrie received his cap from RFU President, His Honour Jeff Blackett.
Cornwall RFU wish to add their congratulations and acknowledge Lawrie’s contribution to the game in Cornwall and wider afield.
Discipline Secretary
Please note there is an error in this season’s (2021-22) CRFU handbook regarding the contact details on page 10.
Discipline Secretary should read Bill Hooper, mobile: 07772779667, e-mail: ruckinred@gmail.com.
