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Why does the RFUW run a Regional Programme?
The regional programme aims to provide every player with the opportunity to maximise their potential and be ‘the best they can be’ at all levels of the game.
Senior Programme Ethos:
· In the 08/09 season the Regional Programme is considered as a step up from club (and in some cases county or CB) rugby
· It is a development opportunity for players and volunteers alike
· It is an integral part of the Player Pathway as the Regional Programme feeds into the High Performance Academies which, in turn, is the selection process for the Super 4s leading to the England Elite 44, England U20s and RFUW Development Squad (see Player Pathway below)
Junior Programme Ethos:
· The Programme is a step up from club and county / CB rugby
· The Programme presents the necessary opportunity for U15s and U18s to play in high quality full-sided games
· It is a development opportunity for players and volunteers alike
· It provides essential quality competition for girls who are involved with many other sports
· It is a step on the Player Pathway, as the Regional Programme identifies players to take part in the U18 Junior Super Cup, HPAs, TDG's (U18) and SoR (U15).
How do you as a player fit into the Performance Pathway?
- Any player selected for the England Senior Squads is NOT eligible to participate in this programme
- Any player selected for the Super 4’s (outside of the England Senior Squad) must be available to play regional rugby to be considered for future selection.
- Any player selected into the England U20 squad must be available to play Regional Rugby and attend the trials to maintain their place in the squad and to be considered for future selection.
- All players selected into the U18 Talent Development Group (TDG) must be available to play regional rugby and attend the trials to maintain their place in the group and to be considered for future selection.
- All players selected to attend the U15 Schools of Rugby (SoR) must be available to play regional rugby and attend the trials to maintain their place at the SoR and to be considered for future selection.
Further information regarding all eligibility info and Performance Programmes will be sent to all Regional Programme Managers, Squad Managers and Regional Coaches as well as being posted onto www.rfu.com/women where appropriate.
What is the route from Club to England / Elite Rugby?
The regional programme forms an integral part of the RFUW's talent identification programme and provides players with a progressive pathway. The regional programme allows RFUW performance staff the opportunity to identify and monitor players who demonstrate the potential to progress within the game.
What are the regional splits?
The RFUW is structured in accordance with the Sport England regional split. The counties listed below are dictated from Sport England.
Region |
Areas |
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1.Yorkshire |
Barnsley, Bradford, Calderdale, Doncaster, East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston-upon-Hull, Kirklees, Leeds, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Yorkshire, Rotherham, Sheffield, Wakefield, York |
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2.West Midlands |
Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Herefordshire, Sandwell, Shropshire, Solihull, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Telford & Wrekin, Walsall, Warwickshire, Wolverhampton, Worcester |
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3.East Midlands |
Bedfordshire, Derbyshire, Derby City, Leicestershire, Leicester City, Lincolnshire, Luton, Northamptonshire, Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Rutland |
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4.East |
Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk, Thurrock |
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5.North West |
Blackpool, Blackburn with Darwen, Bolton, Bury, Cheshire, Halton, Knowsley, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, St Helens, Salford, Sefton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Warrington, Wigan, Wirral |
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6.South East |
Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Medway |
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7. South |
Hampshire, Surrey, Isle of Wight |
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8.Thames Valley |
Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Middlesex, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire |
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9.North East |
Durham, Northumberland, Teeside, Tyne & Wear |
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10.South West (South) |
Devon, Cornwall, Somerset |
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11.South West (North) |
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset |
A player may play for the region in which their club / uni is situated or the region in which they live. Once a player has selected the appropriate region, they must stay with that region for the duration of the programme. English players at a Scottish / Welsh or Irish Uni are eligible to play.
Due to exceptional circumstances a player may be granted permission by the RFUW to play for another region, Any player who wishes to apply for dispensation to play for another region, must apply in writing to the RFUW Competition’s Officer (keeleyfathers@rfu.com) stating the reasons why.
If you have any queries regarding the regional splits please contact the RFUW on 0208 831 7996 or email RegionalRugby@therfu.com
Who is eligible for the Regional Programme?
- Born in England
- Or: 1 or more parents or grandparents was born in England
- Or: She has completed 36 consecutive months of residence in England immediately preceding the time of playing
- Any player selected for the England Senior Squads is NOT eligible to participate in this programme
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