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The purpose of this section is to answer those questions
which we are frequently asked at our head office. Many of the
answers to the following questions will contain links to pages
with more detailed information. Simply click on the
blue links and you will be taken to
the relevant pages. If your question is not answered on this
page, please contact the
RFUW.
How do I learn to
play rugby?
A
description of the RFUW player pathways can be found on
Tag to Team
England
How do I learn the laws of rugby?
The
IRB website has detailed
information on all of the current rugby union laws. Relevant
RFUW variations can be found through the at the following links Variations &
2005/06 Laws of Play
How can boys and
girls start playing rugby?
Information on
boys and girls rugby can be found on:
How can boys and girls start
playing Rugby Union?
How do I find information on INSURANCE?
Insurance information can be found through the
RFU Insurance pages.
How do I find information on youth age
bands?
Information on
the current RFUW youth age bands can be found through the
Youth Review Group Findings.
How do I join a team?
Contact your closest club and
contact them directly. To find the club(s) closest to you, visit
the
RFU club-finder, or
contact your
RFUW Regional Administrator
How do I find my
nearest club?
To
find the club(s) closest to you, visit the
RFU club-finder, or
contact your
RFUW Regional Administrator
How do I start up a team?
Before starting a team you should contact your Women's Regional
Development Manager
(WRDM) and
RFUW Regional Administrator and
they will be able to advise you on setting up your team. You
can also find help by clicking on this link
Affiliation Information.
How do I start a
youth section?
Follow the links above and click
on the following:
Developing A Junior Section
How do I register
my club?
Affiliation
forms and guidelines on registration and insurance can be found
in our website
Resources & Downloads
section or in the
Clubs
section of this website.
You can also contact the
RFUW
on 0208 831 7996 to receive an affiliation pack via post. The
pack will contain details on affiliation fees and comprehensive
insurance for your team (requirements to compete in BUSA).
How do I find matches for my team?
If you are
affiliated to the
RFUW,
a club contacts list will be sent quarterley with latest RFUW
Newsletter. You can also contact your
RFUW Regional Administrator for
advice on who to play, or contact teams local to you by visiting
the
RFU club-finder .
How do I find the fixtures list for the current season?
Calendars and fixtures lists for the season can
be found from the main RFUW page, in our
Resources & Downloads or
click here to go to the
fixture section.
How do
I conduct in-season internal player transfers?
A player wishing to leave
their present club during a season (1st September –
31st May) must have the internal transfer form signed
by the Captain of their present club to certify that they have
no outstanding debts owed to the club. Then
it must be taken to the new club of their choice to be completed
for registration. Once the form has been completed it must be
sent to the Competition Director and not
RFUW
HQ, it must also be accompanied with a cheque for £11 made
payable to the RFUW.
Further rules & regulations on player transfers can be found in
the RFUW
Handbook. To download the form please click
here.
How do
I conduct an International player transfer?
If you intend to play in
another union you will need to complete the
IRB Application to play in
another union form. This must be
completed and sent back to the
RFUW;
once it has been signed a copy will be sent to the transferring
player and to the secretary of the proposed new union.
How do I find the results for the women's league
games?
Go to the
Results
page of
www.rfu.com. On
the left hand side of the page, click on 'Rugby Football Union
for Women' under 'League'. To view results, click on 'Entire
Season'. On the Results page, you can also find scores for the
Women's Six Nations and the RFUW Rugby World National Cup.
How do
I obtain funding for my club?
Our website
contains a number of pages with information on club funding:
Club Funding
Sources of Grant Aid
Community Rugby Capital Fund
Scheme
Community Rugby - Useful Funding
Links
Awards For All
Sport England
also offers valuable advice on funding resources for clubs.
How do
I write a press release?
For help with
writing press releases or developing your media relationships,
please consult the new
RFUW Media Guide.
How do I get
information or an article published on the RFUW Website?
Clubs should submit articles or information via email to:
rfuw@therfu.com .
How do
I find further information on club development?
The RFU has produced a comprehensive document,
The A-Z Of Community Rugby.
This booklet is designed to provide administrators of varying
knowledge and experience with the essential information required
to run a successful club.
How do I find development assistance on a local level?
The RFUW
has a network of volunteer, part time and full time development
officers, based within the Active Sports Partnership who can
assist you locally. Your
RFU Rugby Development Officer
and local authority Sports Development Officer (SDO) may also be
able to assist. On a regional level, contact your
WRDM or
RFUW Regional Administrator
.
There may also be a women’s development group
based within your county. These groups meet quarterly and aim to
develop and promote women’s rugby by working together in
partnership. Contact your
RFUW Regional Administrator for
details on your nearest group.
How do I become a coach?
Contact your local
RFU Rugby Development Officer or
visit the
RFU coaching pages
for more information. There you can find a list of coaching
courses and useful development tips for coaches. The
RFUW also offers coaching bursaries for women
annually, which will be advertised on the website and in
Touchline.
How do I become a referee?
Information on how to progress
through refereeing can be found on the
Pathways for Officiating in Rugby
Union. There you will
also find a list of courses being offered through the
Courses Calendar.
How do I arrange a tour?
If you are
going on tour outside of the four home nations you will need to
complete the
Permission to Tour
form at least three months before you are due to tour.
For rules and regulations regarding tours please refer to the
RFUW
Handbook.
Assistance in organising a tour can be found by downloading the
RFU
How to Organise a Tour document.
If you are
receiving a tour from a team outside of the four home nations
you will need to complete the
Receiving a Tour form
at least three months before you are due to play the touring
team.
How do I obtain RFUW merchandise?
We do not currently sell RFUW
merchandise. However, The
Rugby Store
carries RFU stock of women's clothing.
How do I obtain match videos?
We do not
sell Team England match videos to the public.
How do I buy tickets?
Ticket sales vary depending
on the location at which the match will be held. Most of the
women's International matches are held at The Stoop and tickets
can be booked via their
booking website.
For tickets to matches at Twickenham, contacts and information
can be found on the
RFU website.
How do I gain sports
development experience?
Contact a member of the
RFUW Development staff who will
be able to help you with local, regional and national
opportunities for both volunteer and part time paid work. You
could also contact your local
RFU Rugby Development Officer .
Are there any other courses which could help my club?
Yes, Sport England, the Women’s
Sports Foundation and SportsCoach UK among others offer a number
of courses on different topics, from Child Protection and
Equity, to Running your Club. Contact your regional Sport
England Training Unit or visit
www.sportengland.org,
www.wsf.org.uk or
www.sportscoachuk.org for further details. |
