RFU LSE Club Support

After careful consideration and consultation with clubs across England, the RFU has decided to delay the start of the competitive community game season until the week commencing Monday 21 September.

More info ⤵️

https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-and-media/statement-start-competitive-community-rugby-season

Community Game Update
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1. IMPORTANT UPDATES
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Priorities for the year ahead
Growing the game: New Regional Growth Partnership Boards
Regulation updates for 2026/27
Drought guidance
England Rugby Learning is now live!
Complete your annual Risk Assessment and keep your club Regulation 9 compliant
Register your players for the start of the season

2. ACTION IF OF INTEREST

Welcoming new women and girls to your club
Mascot opportunities at Red Roses WXV Global Series matches
Registrations for the Volunteer Area, supported by Switch, at Red Roses V New Zealand
Join the CRISP Project in the 26-27 season & help shape Player Welfare
Become a mental health workshop facilitator
Upcoming webinars and support available for your club!

3. FOR AWARENESS

My year as the first female President of the RFU | Deborah Griffin
Safeguarding updates ahead of the new season
Changes to Regulation 15 for 2026/27
Review of the Rugby Competition Landscape
Sexism and Misogyny toolkit
Community News - monthly round-up

Read online @ https://tinyurl.com/4uk58j7a

SPECIAL LAUNCH OFFER - 50% OFF!

We're making it easier than ever for rugby clubs to gear up for the season.
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Match Balls, Training Balls, Contact Equipment & Club Essentials

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Available until 31/8/26

🏉 Upgrading your clubhouse or changing rooms?

Create a space that supports players, volunteers & your community — without starting from scratch 👇

👉 https://www.englandrugby.com/run/club-management/facilities/clubhouse-and-changing-rooms

✅ Better experience
✅ Stronger community
✅ Future-ready facilities

17-Year-Olds Playing Adult Rugby - The New Process Explained
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17th August @ 6:30pm
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Register 👉🏼🤳🏽 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_94FFuv9CQ_uSjVuv72uSWA #/registration

WEBINAR: Age Grade Regulation 15 – Update on Changes for 2026/27
19 August 7-8pm

Register 👉🏼: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6X144-SKT9O601wAlxcuFQ #/registration

Don’t let a 'small fix' become a 'big headache' next season!

With pre-season already underway for many, it’s the perfect time to show your rugby posts some love. We’ve put together a safety checklist to help you stay ahead of the game and ensure everything is in tip-top shape👇

Looking to upgrade your club’s floodlights? ⚡💡

Switching to LED is a game-changer:
💰 Lower energy bills
⏱️ Instant ON (zero warm-up wait!)
👀 Superior clarity & low glare
🛠️ 50,000-100,000 hour lifespan

📩 Contact your local Facility Development Team for more information

Is your rugby club prepared for dry weather? ☀️🏉

From watering restrictions to player safety on baked ground, our Managing Drought guidance has everything your grounds team needs to know.

Read the full guide here⤵️

https://rfu.widen.net/s/b5sqmqsjvd/managing-drought-guidance-doc