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Please see the CGU for this month below. The CGU is available for everyone to read, so if you’d like to share it with others then please forward on the email or the link and they will be able to read it.
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1. ACTION REQUIRED
Big 5 Live!
Have you ever reffed or watched a game where you've wondered how the match official got to that decision? We’re visiting 10 venues across the country with our panel of match officials, coaches, players and other key experts, to give you the chance to get inside the mind of some of the country’s best.
Last chance to nominate your volunteer heroes
The Honda Volunteer of the Year Awards are your chance to celebrate the incredible people who make rugby possible – on and off the pitch. Nominations close on Friday 14 February.
Your chance to play at Allianz Stadium
We want to hear about the innovative ways your club has inspired adult players to get on the pitch. Winning entries will be invited to the Allianz Stadium Takeover Day in April 2025.
RFU Safeguarding Referral Form Update
The RFU Safeguarding Team has launched an online Safeguarding Referral Form to report safeguarding concerns to the RFU, which replaces the previous method. Learn more in this section.
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2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST
Community Rugby Digital User Groups
Our Community Rugby Digital User groups are looking for volunteers for 2025! The user groups facilitate two-way engagement, helping the RFU adopt a user centric approach to decision making.
Coaching Resource - Developing England Players: Observation and Analysis
This month’s U14-U18 coaching resource focuses on observation and analysis – inviting you to view some video footage and delve deeper into 3 key areas.
Are you a member of the Rugby Club Business Network (RCBN)?
Does your role at the club involve off-field business matters? The RCBN is completely free to join and brings together individuals from community clubs across the country to meet/discuss/share ideas & challenges related to the business of running a community rugby club.
Gender Participation Policy Review Group (GPPRG) & Trans Participation User Group (TPUG)
The RFU has recently conducted a series of engagement initiatives with the trans community to understand the impact of the Gender Participation Policy. Find out more about the next steps and how you can contribute in this section.
Upcoming webinars & support available for your club!
Find details and registration information for our upcoming webinars and support here.
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3. FOR AWARENESS
Payment of Players Declaration 2025 update (Regulation 7)
The 2025 Payment of Players declaration goes live on the 1 March 2025 and is open until the 30 June 2025. The declaration covers the period of 1 June 2024 – 31 May 2025.
How the rugby family is supporting injured players
Hear from Volunteer Liaison Officers about why they were so driven to support injured players in their region and understand more about the positive impact they can have on the lives of IPF Members.
Community News - England Rugby partners with Girlguiding London and South East England - and more!
Read this month’s roundup of the best community rugby stories, including how England Rugby have partnered with Girlguiding London and South East England to take the game to new audiences – and find out how to submit your own story.
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DISTRIBUTION LIST
Club: Chair, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer, President, Data Officer, RugbySafe Lead, Director of Rugby, Age Grade Registrar, Women and Girls Contact (Over 13), Youth Contact, Minis contact, Fixtures secretary Adult male, fixtures secretary adult female, fixtures secretary Age Grade, Facilities manager, membership secretary, Volunteer, Safeguarding assistant, safeguarding contact, coach, age-grade coach
Constituent Body: Chair, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer & President, Communications contacts, Data Officers
Ref Society: Chair, Honorary Secretary, President
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