John Laramy (England Rugby Colleges Chair)
About England Rugby Colleges
England Rugby Colleges is the National Constituent Body for Colleges Rugby and is run by a number of volunteers who are currently or have previously worked in Colleges of Further Education. Colleges Sport has for years relied on the enthusiasm, dedication and expertise of a large number of volunteers who give their time freely to support the development of the game.
The Unions committees consist of colleagues from across the Country who are continually looking at ways to develop the game in the sector and importantly enrich and support the student experience. The value of a volunteer can never be underestimated and England Rugby Colleges aim to increase the number of student volunteers who can enrich and support the development and sustainability of the game both in their own Colleges but also the student’s local rugby clubs.
England Rugby Colleges Governance
England Rugby Colleges is the representative body for rugby in all Colleges of Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges in England.
The aims of the Union are:
- To support the growth and sustainability of the game of rugby across the colleges sector.
- To be a voice for the sector on RFU Council.
- To represent the sector on relevant RFU committees.
- To work closely with the relevant RFU staff to support and encourage the delivery of rugby programmes in colleges.
- Through a partnership agreement, to work with AoC Sport to provide areas of the competitive rugby programme.
- To encourage the growth and development of the women’s game in colleges.
- To encourage the growth and development of student volunteers, coaches and referees in colleges.
- Through a network of regional representatives, to encourage the development of stronger links between colleges, clubs and county constituent bodies.
England Rugby Colleges Strategic Plan
Discover the priorities and ambitions that will guide the development of England Rugby Colleges over the coming years.
Structure of the England Rugby Colleges
England Rugby Colleges’ corporate name is England Colleges Rugby Football Union which is a not for profit company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. It is staffed by volunteers and invest directly into College rugby focussing on growth and retention in the game. Day-to-day operation is managed by the Board of Directors , other volunteers and an Operations Committee.Constituent Bodies
England Rugby Colleges (formally England Colleges Rugby Football Union) is a Constituent Body of The Rugby Football Union. As part of the RFU’s governance structure, 37 Constituent Bodies have been established to administer the game. Of these, 28 are primarily geographical and based on the counties of England. The remaining nine Constituent Bodies represent the three Armed Forces, Oxford and Cambridge Universities, schools, students, colleges and referees.England Rugby Colleges Finance
Role of the Honorary Treasurer
- To ensure that England Rugby Colleges operates in accordance with published financial guidelines.
- To promote best practice in respect of the operations and activities of England Rugby Colleges regarding finances, as defined in the published guidelines.
- To ensure England Rugby Colleges has appropriate plans and strategies in place to support the local delivery of its strategic plan, and to advise on and assist with planning the financial support for such programmes.
Diversity & Inclusion
Rugby is a sport founded on inclusion and being open to all. While there is diversity in rugby, England Rugby Colleges recognises that there is a long way to go before the wider rugby community truly reflects society.
England Rugby Colleges aims to ensure rugby union is more inclusive, so that everyone feels welcome, included and that they belong in rugby.
Leaders and volunteers within the game should fully reflect our current and future players, as well as the game as a whole. This will increase the likelihood of the game growing and thriving.
Everyone Has a Part to Play
Everyone at England Rugby Colleges, as well as everyone within our colleges, has a part to play.
Diversity is a fact, while inclusion is an outcome and a choice, our choice. For the benefit of rugby, it is important that we make this choice and embrace everything that comes with it.
For more information, please contact ECRFUhonsec@rfu.com.