| Coronavirus (Covid-19) update |
| Today there is a video message from Steve Grainger, Rugby Development Director at the RFU. Steve Grainger video link In addition, we have provided an update on next steps for the Adult Male Future Competition Structure Review, the impact of the Covid-19 tier system being introduced by the Government and also on the wearing of gloves by age grade players. Return to community rugby – age grade regulations  Any mixed age non-contact activity under Regulation 15.6.2, must be risk assessed appropriately and follow best practice as outlined in the Codes of Practice, which includes ensuring parental consent is in place. Where 17 year olds are participating in contact training, Regulation 15.6.1 must be followed. Regulation 15 To read the rest of the update click on the link Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and resources. Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here to find previous editions. |
Steve Murley appointed to CRFU role
Steve Murley (St Austell RFC) has been appointed to the position of Diversity & Inclusivity Lead with the CRFU. He brings a wealth of experience within the world of Cornish Rugby, and comes across as being very enthusiastic about what is sure to be a difficult but rewarding role.
It is believed that Steve’s appointment to this important role is the first by a CB within the RFU.
We wish him every success.
Steve’s contact details can be found in the Contacts section of the CRFU website
RugbySafe Newsletter
The RFU have sent out a newsletter to all Club rugbysafe leads based on their GMS records. So if you are on GMS as the RugbySafe lead then you will have already received it. For those who haven’t yet got one, check your GMS to see if it is accurate and contact rugbysafe@crfu.com to update CRFU records and receive a copy. There is a lot of good information in the newsletter including a link for First Aid courses.
In this respect, CRFU are acutely aware of the urgent need for these courses and are in the process of making arrangements with a local provider to ensure that RFU approved courses are available to all clubs at a convenient location at a convenient time and date. So, before booking any courses via RFU web engines, please contact Bob at rugbysafe@crfu who will provide more details. He will also manage the bookings so it should be a lot more user friendly!
Bob Hubble
CRFU RugbySafe Lead
London Cornish RFC, October newsletter
We are always delighted to hear from our exiles’ club in London, especially during these troubled times. As ever, LCRFC are always interested and happy to welcome players from Cornwall who move to London.
Please find the October newsletter in PDF format in the link.
Club Coaching Co-ordinator
Can all clubs please ensure that their details, (names, e-mail address) for the above post are correct and up-to-date on G.M.S.
It is hoped that CPD courses could be available from November. Information about courses in local area will be sent to the Co-ordinator.
Any queries please contact your Club Cluster leads at the CRFU.
RFU Community Game Update – 6th Oct.
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) update |
| We have provided an update on the organisation structure of the Rugby Development team and guidance in respect of running half term rugby activities during the pandemic. Supporting the rugby community  We are pleased to provide an update regarding the Rugby Development team. As a result of financial impact of Covid-19 we’ve had to reshape this team to ensure we use the resource we have available as effective and efficiently as possible. Click the link below view the team’s organisation chart. We will provide more detailed information on what this means for community rugby next week. Organisation Chart To read the rest of the update click on the link Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and resources. Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here to find a previous edition. |
GMS@RFU.COM – Email Address No Longer In Use
To report a Game Management System query you are required to use our new Help Portal at https://help.rfu.com and use the “Submit A Help Request” option. The email mailbox for gms@rfu.com is now no longer monitored and any email notifications will be automatically deleted.
Please be aware that the answers to many frequently asked questions can also be found on this site as well as information on future product releases and upcoming announcements on the Game Management System.
Kind Regards
GMS Service Desk
RFU Community Game Update, 29th Sept.
| Coronavirus (Covid-19) update We have launched a short survey to enable clubs to provide us with input regarding the broader financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on grassroots rugby. Awaiting link for the survey from RFU! We also remember Matt Ratana who gave tremendous service to the Metropolitan Police and to the game of rugby. To read the rest of the update click on the link. Please visit our dedicated web portal on the England Rugby website to access coronavirus information and updates here. Past editions of these weekly updates can be found on this part of the website. Click here if you need to find a previous edition. |
A Sad Day for Rugby
Following the tragic events of yesterday at Croydon Police Station, CRFU Chairman Dave Saunter wished to offer our condolences to Sgt Ratana’s family, his colleagues in the police and at East Grinstead RFC.
“Sgt Matt Ratana a serving Police officer and rugby coach was murdered yesterday whilst protecting us all.
“Our thoughts must go to his family, friends and work colleagues at this terrible time. Also his extended family of East Grinstead RFC.
‘This is such sad news, and comes on the back of the attack on Daz Mares a well respected Newquay Police officer and coach at Newquay Hornets RFC. Both officers were on duty to protect their communities. Our thoughts are with the family Ratana and “Get Well soon Daz”, the rugby community is waiting to welcome you back when fully recovered.’
Saunts
RFU Coronavirus Update 24th Sept
| Return to competitive play in 2020/21 season delayed to January 2021 earliest. Under powers delegated by Council, the RFU Governance Committee today made a difficult decision that, with the exception of Premiership, Championship and Premier 15s rugby, no organised* RFU or non-RFU Leagues including merit tables, adult or age grade competitions will be played before January 2021 at the earliest. With the increased uncertainly caused by Government’s additional restrictions to curb the increase in Covid-19 cases across the country, the decision has been made so that we can provide clubs with some certainty over the next few months. The rugby community can continue to organise non-contact fixtures with other clubs using Ready4Rugby and other touch rugby activity. Limited and restricted contact rugby training can also be continued. The RFU continues to be in active dialogue with government about moving to Stage E on the Roadmap should we reach this point at any time before Christmas, competitive friendly matches could commence. The Adult and Age Grade Competitions Groups will be making recommendations to Governance on what they can do to ensure that any competitions from January are meaningful, including whether to make changes to the structured season. Governance also agreed that any decision to suspend promotion and relegation for the 2020/21 season would be referred to Council once the nature of the competitions is known. Further guidance will be provided in due course to support clubs, schools, colleges and universities in playing to the relevant stage of the appropriate Roadmap stage. Jeff Blackett, RFU President, comments: “We are very keen to see competitive rugby being played again. However, given the introduction of further restrictions to curb the increase in Covid-19 cases, we will not be able to move to Stage F on the Roadmap until a later date. This announcement gives clubs clarity over the immediate term to help them with their planning. We will continue to liaise with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and Public Health England to accelerate a return to competitive play as soon as it is safe to do so.” Although social gatherings of more than six people were banned in England from Monday 14 September and a number of local lockdown restrictions put in place in some areas of the country, the Government has confirmed that organised sports and activities that have been through return to play protocols can continue. With the exception of clubs impacted by local lockdown restrictions, we continue at Stage D on the Roadmap. Clubs in areas where additional local lockdown measures have been introduced may need to limit their activities in line with any local restrictions. All are advised to consult with their local authority should they be in any doubt. *Organised competition in this instance includes any competition organised by the RFU, its delegated competition organising committees, or any other league or cup organiser.Return To Play To read the rest of the update click on the link |
