CRFU announces that Reggie Gough will be stepping down from his role as RugbySafe and
Player Welfare Lead due to increased work commitments.
Designated a “Golden Role” by the RFU as because of its importance in protecting player
welfare and supporting the safe delivery of the game, Reggie provided vital oversight,
guidance and assurance to our clubs so they could meet required standards and promote a
proactive culture of safety and care. In August 2024, at Reggie’s suggestion, the RugbySafe
role was expanded to include Player Welfare, recognising the need to support wider
wellbeing such as mental health.
Reggie has been excellent at pro-actively supporting club RugbySafe leads, themselves
recognised as holding important “Golden Roles” within their clubs. He has provided advice,
guidance and practical support to help them understand their responsibilities, strengthen
local processes, access training and resources, and manage incident reporting.
He has led improvements to the procurement, management and updating of emergency medical equipment for CRFU representative rugby, including procuring casualty shelters to
protect injured players and medical staff while further assistance is awaited.
Reggie helped improve first aid training for Cornish clubs by identifying a preferred local
provider and establishing a simple booking process for the 2025/2026 season onwards, with
courses available at club premises or the provider’s training centre.
For representative rugby, Reggie helped ensure appropriately qualified medical cover was in
place for critical training events and matches, from age-grade rugby through to our Senior
teams.
He contributed to the review and rewriting of concussion and wider player welfare policies
and procedures, providing a stronger foundation for clubs and representative rugby activity.
As part of the wider CRFU Rugby Camp Committee, Reggie also helped improve processes
to ensure rugby camps and associated activities are managed consistently and safely across
the county.
CRFU is grateful to Reggie for the innovation, commitment, expertise and energy he has
brought to this important area of work. His contribution has raised the profile of RugbySafe
and Player Welfare across Cornwall, strengthened support for club RugbySafe leads, and
provided a platform on which the County can continue to build.
Reggie is able to continue in his post for a short period to help his successor to become
accustomed to the requirements of the role. This will be advertised on the CRFU website
and other social media in the next few days.
We thank Reggie sincerely for his service and wish him well for the future.
CRFU management Board
