Community Game Update for 24 September 2020 and a message from RFU CEO, Bill Sweeney
Community Game Update – 24 September
Category: Young Players
Revised RFU Discipline Reports
For season 2019-20 the revised forms were reviewed and refined to create three report forms:
White Rose Rugby Blooming
The recent White Rose Day of Rugby, organised by the RFU’s local delivery team, saw events for hundreds of boys and girls across the county.
Laura Pettingale to referee Women’s 6 Nations Italy Women v Ireland Women
Laura, who is a qualified PE teacher at Kingthorpe College in Northampton, has officiated in the Netherlands, Croatia, Denmark and Belgium is grateful for all the support she has received.
Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Union Football Club. Where would our games be without Referees?
England Rugby has launched a Young Match official (YMO) programme to encourage more young people aged 14-24 to get into rugby officiating.
England Rugby launch ‘We Play Rugby’ campaign
England Rugby have launched ‘We Play Rugby’, a new marketing campaign for all formats of rugby played across the country.
Meet The Member Monday
RFU Youth Council: Meet the Member Monday! Occupation: Student at Durham University
Key roles: RFU North Group Referee, Durham University Referees Society President, Concussion Researcher.
Liverpool collegiate’s fantastic initiative
As part of a recruitment and development initiative, Liverpool Collegiate and near neighbours Southport played an under 21s fixture at the Collegiate ground in Aigburth, on Sunday 23rd December 2018.
University of Essex Rugby club using partnership for success
In 2016, the University of Essex was one of 14 universities entering a partnership with the RFU, and their rugby club created a step change in rugby provision, driving up performance standards, while becoming more inclusive and offering new recreational opportunities.
Alex helps pupils play their cards right
A recent CARDS workshop organised by Dan Cook, Director of Sport at Giggleswick School, saw former pupil and Wasps forward Alex Rieder head up the day.
