Club Support
Welcome to the Club Support Centre; our online hub to help clubs access the most up to date information.
Getting Started
Adult Rugby
Age Grade & Education
- What approval is required to be able to stage a Rugby Camp?
- What are the current Age Grade Regulations?
- What are the 2022/23 girls' age grade bandings?
- What activity is allowed out-of-season in Summer 2022?
- Are Age Grade teams permitted to tour?
Branding & Communication
- Do you have resources to help us promote rugby at our club?
- How do I make sure I receive the Community Game Updates (CGU)?
- How do I receive the Community Game Updates (CGU) if I am not one of the three key roles?
- Where can I access Community Game Updates?
- Are there any resources available for clubs who are participating in Commonwealth Games legacy activity?
Charity & Fundraising
Coaching
- How do I book onto a coaching course?
- How do I book onto an England Rugby Advanced Coaching Award (previously Level 3 coaching) course?
- Why can't I find the course I'm looking for?
- How do I contact the course leader prior to the course?
- How do I cancel my booking?
Match Officials
Constituent Bodies
Coronavirus
Discounts & Promotions
Equipment
Facilities & Pitches
- Want to Book an RFU Artificial Grass Pitch?
- What are the minimum dimensions of a rugby pitch?
- Does the RFU provide guidance on developing a clubhouse?
- What are the RFU standards for changing room sizes and layouts?
- How do I get involved with Rugby Grounds Connected?
Finance & Funding
- What are the items that should be included in a rugby club's accounts?
- Where can I find a job description for a rugby Club Treasurer?
- How do I create a budget for a rugby club?
- Who can I speak to about VAT matters for my rugby club?
- What funding is there available?
Hospitality & Events
Legal & Administration
- Where can I get guidance on legal matters related to the running of my club?
- Where can I complete an online Risk Assessment for my club?
- Where can I get help and guidance on compliance with data protection requirements?
- How can I find out more about becoming a CASC?
- Where can I find more information about club incorporation?
Other Formats
- What is Wheelchair Rugby?
- How can I find out more about starting a wheelchair rugby section at my club?
- How does the RFU support wheelchair rugby?
- How can I get involved with wheelchair rugby as a coach, referee / table official, classifier, or volunteer?
- What opportunities are there for adult and junior wheelchair users in the sport?
Player Welfare
- How do I book onto a First Aid course?
- How do I report an Injury / what injuries do I need to report?
- Why is my Headcase / Safeguarding / Tacklesafe e-learning not showing on my GMS profile?
- What is the current guidance for First Aid Provision?
- What is RugbySafe?
Regulations
- Where can I find the RFU Regulations?
- Payment of Players FAQs
- Step by step guide to submit a club declaration for Payment of Players via GMS
- What is Regulation 1?
- What is Regulation 2?
Rugby Football Union
Safeguarding
International Ticket Allocation
Volunteer Recruitment & Recognition
- We’re looking to recruit more volunteers. How can we do this?
- We’re looking to recruit a new volunteer, are there template role descriptions available?
- How do we make it easy and attractive for people to volunteer?
- How can we ensure that new volunteers feel welcome?
- What can we do to recognise our volunteers?