Ian Smith

Watching Ben Youngs on how safe rugby really is. As someone now on a 5th concussion, I’m properly questioning my place in the game. The real issue is at grassroots. Players still get sidelined socially for going off with a head knock. That culture has to change.

AGE GRADE CONTACT TRAINING, MATCH LOAD AND RECOVERY GUIDANCE has been produced to support players & coaches. This guidance is NOT regulation. The guidance & FAQs are at the link - englandrugby.com/run/coaching/c…

.@T1RugbyEngland - a non-contact format, which looks and feels more like rugby union - is helping introduce thousands of people to the sport. With national and local events around the country and a suite of educational resources, why not find out more and give it a go 👇

Courses available throughout the South West!

@rugbyontnt @ugomonye @dannycare If I was an U12 coach I would know the ball carrier is also responsible and if this was community game rules that would have been a penalty to Leicester because the ball carrier has caused this by getting to low and not allowing the tackler to get in.

🗣️Have Your Say 🏉A nationwide consultation is seeking views from across the rugby community to modernise the way the game is governed in England Take part now⬇️

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏉Biggest ever summer of coach development starts on June 1st. 🏉Tacklesafe 🏉Catch & Pass 🏉NEW Kicking Courses throughout the summer in all parts of the country. Booking is open now: gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefind…

Courses now available throughout the South West area!

...and if you need some help getting started, here's a #T1Rugby Quick Start guide: rise.articulate.com/share/59reAYjL…

Thinking of introducing #T1Rugby at your club? We caught up with @whiteroserugby1's Dave Duxbury to get his thoughts on all things T1, and find out why he thinks it's the best non-contact format of the game yet 🏉

The Summer Series of Continuous Coach Development courses are now available to book onto. Find your nearest course at the link - gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefind…

📣 Match Announcement 📣 Sunday 27th April 2025 2.30pm KO @BoSRFC Somerset U20s v @GRFUrugby Entry is £5pp with U16s free (cash only) #jasonleonardcountychampionship

If you are keen to be included please complete this form by 25th April 2025: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e162ba4… Expression of interest does not guarantee a place on any of the Champion training courses, we will be in touch with those who have secured a place after the closing date.

We are currently looking for expressions of interest from those who would like to take part in the project and will then attend one of four training sessions that we will be delivering in June 2025.

Champions will receive training & resources to enable them to deliver workshops to clubs in their area, increasing knowledge of specific health needs of female rugby athletes & raising awareness of England Rugby’s female health toolkit: englandrugby.com/run/player-wel…

Want to become a Female Health Champion? We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the development of women & girls’ rugby to become Female Health Champions.

“I'm really excited about this game.” 🏉 We caught up with @RedRosesRugby royalty, Gill Burns, in York to get her thoughts on all things T1…safe to say she’s a big fan ☺️ @RFU #T1Rugby

🏉Aged 18-24 & want to help shape the development of Rugby? ⬇️Applications are now open for the RFU National Youth Council.