Alan Moses will be leaving the position of Rugby Development Officer in Northumberland on 6th April 2010. He has been given the opportunity to join the RFU’s Coach & Player Development Dept as the Regional Officer for the North East & Yorkshire which will see him continue to work closely with the clubs, schools and universities of the county on matters of coach and player development such as Schools of Rugby, Coach Education and Community Rugby Coach training. A replacement has not been confirmed but details will follow when that person is in place.
Alan says "I have had a wonderful time in Northumberland since 2002 and have built up some valuable relationships with partners across the county and wider region which I will hopefully be able to maintain within my new role and will always be available for a cup of tea and a chat. Many thanks for all your efforts in developing Rugby Union across Northumberland and I hope my successor can continue to build on the county’s strong foundations."
Sportsmatch, which is funded by Sport England to support the development of grassroots sport, is now seeking applications for funding for 2010/11. Through this scheme, Sportsmatch offers pound for pound matched funding to investments made by businesses, trusts and individuals into projects that encourage sports participation at grass roots level. Click on Seal of Approval (left) to find out more.
Veterans Rugby In The County. Click left on
Fixture Exchange
Rugby First
Information for Clubs and Forthcoming Seminar
Heaton Manor High School, Wednesday 31st March
Full details click on the Paperwork and Rescources button on the left.
Military 10s Tournament. See Cup Competitions page
Alan Black being awarded Privileged Membership of Northumberland Rugby Union at the NRU Referees Dinner on 28th. January by the NRU President Andy Thomson.
Andy Thomson {President Northumberland Rugby Union} presenting Alastair Shield {North Shields RFC} with their RFU Youth Seal of Approval at the Northumberland County General Meeting at Ponteland on 25th. January 2010.
Referees Appointments on Referees Updates page.
County's Plans for The 2015 World Cup (Coming soon.)
Saturday 24th April 2010
Longhirst Sevens
Morpeth RFU
Contact tomwilkinson@rfu.com for all enquiries and applications for entry.
specialrooms rates at Longhirst
Rugby teams from across the UK
£50.00 per team entry fee
Superb cash prize for winners
BBQs available all day- Family entertainment throughout the day
Nightime fun in the marquee at the club with a fantastic live band
Saturday 24th april 2010
Morpeth RFC • • Mitford Road • Morpeth • Northumberland • NE61 1RJ
Final of the Senior Plate competition is postponed until further notice.
Morpeth RFC are seeking expressions of interest for a qualified RFU Coach to assist in the development of the playing standards for the club. See Situations Vacant page on the left.
Andy Thomson (NRU President), Alan Moses (RDO), Charlie Parsons (Ashington RFC), Simon O’Neil (Gosforth RFC), Max Proud (Blyth RFC) & Ken Fraser (Morpeth RFC).
Blyth, Morpeth & Ashington RFC have all achieved the RFU’s Whole Club Seal of Approval. They are the first clubs in the region to achieve this accolade which will last for 3 years. Gosforth RFC have gained the Mini & Youth accreditation for the first time. “The 4 clubs have worked very hard over the last few months to complete the accreditation folders and the club members have completed numerous coaching and volunteer courses to ensure their clubs meet the minimum standards of the awards." said Alan Moses. "It is fantastic to have three clubs complete the Whole Club award and shows the County and the clubs within it are making huge strides in their development and ability to provide safe and friendly venues for people of all ages and genders to play rugby.”
Link to pictures of Under 16 Squad games 1 (Durham v Cheshire) and 2 (Yorkshire v Lancashire) now in Minis and Youth section above.
Northumberland Coach Development Conference 2010
Download flyer and application form here
RDP Coaching Clinics - These are for NRU clubs and schools only.
The County's coach and player development projects linked with the Newcastle Falcons are a superb calendar of events that has been set up with the Falcons with input from great players and coaches ( The NRU premiership club link is the envy of other CB's). Tthis is a major opportunity for senior coaches in the county to gain an insight into player preparation for the coming season by one of the leading fitness coaches. Click on the logo below to take you to the squad page
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