It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family at this very difficult time.

“We may face high mountains, must cross rough seas. We must take our place in history, and live with dignity”
(The world in union; Gustav Holst)

As have you throughout your reign, Rest in Peace Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II.

The RFU offer a variety of courses to develop individuals wanting to improve their coaching/refereeing knowledge.

Please see below courses available within Leicestershire:

The England Rugby Referee Award
Location : New College Leicester, LE3 6RN
Dates: Day 1 – 20/10/22 (09:00 – 17:00)
Day 2 – 31/05/23 (09:00 – 17:00)

Location : Loughborough University, LE11 3TU
Dates: Day 1 – 27/11/22 (09:00 – 17:00)
Day 2 – 04/06/23 (09:00 – 17:00)

England Rugby Coaching Award
Location : Loughborough University, LE11 3TU
Dates: Day 1 – 30/10/22 (09:00 – 17:00)
Day 2 – 25/06/23 (09:00 – 17:00)

Location : New College Leicester, LE3 6RN
Dates: Day 1 – 06/11/22 (09:00 – 17:00)
Day 2 – 11/06/23 (09:00 – 17:00)

Kids First Tag Rugby
Location : Loughborough RFC, LE11 5FJ
Date: 05/10/22 (19:00 – 21:30)

Location : Market Harborough RFC, LE16 9HF
Date: 17/10/22 (19:00 – 21:30)

Kids First Contact Rugby
Location : Vipers RFC, LE8 6DA
Dates: Day 1 – 03/10/22 (19:00 – 22:00)
Day 2 – 12/10/22 (19:00 – 22:00)

Play it Safe
Location : Vipers RFC, LE8 6DA
Date: 10/10/22 (18:30 – 21:30)

Location : Coalville RFC, LE67 5PF
Date: 01/10/22 (09:00 – 12:00)

Principles of Scrummaging
Location : Hinckley RFC, LE10 3DR
Date: 30/11/22 (19:00 – 21:30)


To book on any of the above please follow below link :
https://gms.rfu.com/GMS/coursefinder


For further information please see below link to the England Rugby Training Courses 22/23 booklet:
https://www.englandrugby.com/dxdam/94/94667d43-cdca-425a-98c1-bcfde5ab07e6/England%20Rugby%20Training%20Courses%202022-23.pdf

Should you be contacted by a company called ‘Consultiv Utilities’ stating they are working with the RFU regarding clubs’ over-payments of CCL/VAT on Energy Bills, please do not engage.

This is not the case and are NOT working with the RFU.

More importantly, the information they are providing clubs with is very misleading and could create issues for clubs with HMRC.

If any club are contacted regarding the above, please visit the below link with further guidance from the RFU.

https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/running-your-club/tax/vat-clubs

Leicestershire Rugby Union are currently looking to appoint to the vacant posts of Treasurer and Chairman.

Below are the job descriptions along with a volunteer application form.

If you are interested in either role and wish to know more or have any questions, please contact Gail Bates, Hon Sec on hon-sec@leicestershirerugbyunion.co.uk 

CB Chairperson

CB Treasurer

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The 2022/23 season will see the very first ERDPP for U16 Girls being implemented to provide an equal opportunity for girls in the game as we have for boys. More details about the programme will be coming out in the coming months and coaches at relevant clubs will be contacted in due course. 

This is fantastic news for the game and girls rugby in Leicestershire.

The programme will be run by Leicestershire Rugby Union and with that, we are looking for coaches and a manager to run the programme. Stephen Duffus has been appointed Head Coach. 

Below are the job descriptions for support coaches and a team manager. To apply, please complete the application form below and email to dor@leicestershirerugbyunion.co.uk briefly outlining your coaching qualifications and why you feel you should be considered for the role. Interviews will take place towards the end of August for suitable candidates. 

Job Description – Leicestershire ERDPP Coach

Job Description – Leicestershire ERDPP Manager

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