Graeme Marrs M.B.E.

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Graeme Marrs on Friday 16th August at the age of 79. Graeme Marrs was a former Hon Sec and President of both Cheshire RFU and Birkenhead Park FC. He was at the heart of Cheshire RFU for over 20 years, involving himself […]

Cheshire Junior Cup and Kids First Festivals

Apologies for the delay in posting details for the Cheshire Junior Cup – this was due to delays in obtaining the information from the RFU regarding the new ‘Half Game’ rule (see other post). Cheshire has conferred with Clubs and taken the changes to Junior Rugby into consideration. Cheshire have decided that the U12s, U13s […]

New ‘Half Game’ Rule

The RFU have introduced a new ‘Half Game’ Rule (see below). This new rule will be enforced and monitored for all M&J games. Not adhering to this rule could mean sanctions for the clubs and their first XVs. 15.12 Half Game Rule 15.12.1 Other than set out in Regulation 15.12.2, all clubs, teams, schools and colleges […]

Playing Adult Rugby changes to Regs….

Any club that intends to play a 17 yr old in Adult Rugby this season must in the first place be approved by Cheshire RFU and only after it has been approved can it submit a player application. Both club and player applications are to be sent to Colin Free (Rugby Safe lead) at safeguarding@cheshirerfu.co.uk […]

IMPORTANT AGE GRADE INFORMATION below…

Season 2019 / 20 Age Grade Registration All U7, U8, U16, U17 and U18 Age Grade players must be registered annually on the RFU’s online Game Management system (GMS). (regulation 15) https://www.englandrugby.com/governance/rules-and-regulations/regulations/regulation-15-age-grade-rugby Age Grade Player Registration is a fully online annual process for club players between U6 to U18.  RFU Regulation requires players to be registered online each season within 45 days of the […]

Amendments to the High Tackle Sanction framework…

All In advance of the season please find below links regarding amendments to the High Tackle Sanction that should be shared amongst your clubs players and coaches. Can I draw to your attention the following extract “Note: Any act of foul play which results in contact with the head and/or neck shall result in at […]

Social Media tips for the World Cup….

England Rugby – Rising Sons….

Keep upto date with the England World Cup preparations by clicking on the link below and watching the “Rising Sons” videos.. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmi7CahP3G3YySOAFOfSnkw

Sale Sharks Academy DPP 2019 2020 launch…

Sale Sharks Academy are pleased to launch our Developing Player Programme (DPP) for the Under 14-16 age grades in the 2019-20 rugby season. The DPP is designed ‘to provide a first opportunity to identify those players with greatest potential to enter the pathway towards the professional game’ and works in conjunction with England Rugby and […]

Coaching Opportunity England Counties Head Coach..

A very exciting opportunity has arisen to coach England Counties for their tour of Romania in June 2020 England Counties are seeking to appoint an honorary Head Coach. The successful applicant will be appointed for the 19/20 programme (tour to Romania in June 2020) ROLE DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO:Honorary Team Manager, England Counties XV. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:England […]