Constituent Bodies (CBs) are a valued and essential part of the Rugby Football Union. All have particular strengths and skills to support their clubs. There are 28 Geographical CBs and two non-Geographic (Oxford & Cambridge University).
Role of a Constituent Body:
- Safeguarding
- Discipline
- Competition & match Approvals
- Election of Council Representatives
- Accounts
- Tours
CBs gain funding from the RFU to support its members clubs and grow the game through Local Rugby Planning.
Whilst working closely with RFU specialist staff using data insight, CBs are best place to deliver:
- Local Rugby Plan
- Promote Core Values
- Club Meetings
- Club Assistance
- Local Volunteer reward & recognition
- Representative teams
- Development Squads
- Work with other organisations