England RFU have launched their Diversity and Inclusion Hub on EnglandRugby.com .
On the Hub, you can find further information on:
· Training and education resources to support CBs, clubs and members.
· RFU Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan – aiming to improve diversity in all areas of our game, as we continue to provide an inclusive environment for all.
· RFU’s Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policy.
With so many CB’s and Clubs focusing on the policy rather than the actions to accelerate a plan England RFU have provided an EDI policy that can be used as a template to amend to the CB/Clubs specific variants rather than having to toe the time to produce their own from scratch with the time and resources that this takes. (See Link below)
· RFU Council D&I Implementation Working Group – made of nine experienced volunteers recruited from across England to represent the game. The group’s remit is to implement 10 recommendations approved by RFU Council in the Game Leadership work stream.
· Independent Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group which will provide insights to shape and adapt plans across the four D&I work streams, as well as challenge the RFU on its progress in delivering on its diversity and inclusion goals.
·How to report an issue you or your club may be experiencing.
England RFU have stories from the game have already been shared on various England Rugby channels but we have shared them below for you watch. There will be more like those below to follow.
Watch – Race, rugby and the women’s game Part 1
Watch – rugby and the women’s game Part 2
Maxine Edwards: Firsts and Lasts
Paula George: Firsts and Lasts
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OTHER CONTENT LINKS
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan
RFU Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group
Berkshire RFU have had an active Diversity and Inclusion team in place since Sept 2020 and have provided detailed recommendations to England RFU (D&I Working Group) to accelerated progress the initiative.
We recognise that some clubs have made some progression over the years but we ALL recognise that there is much more that we can do as a CB, clubs and members. We are currently working with some of the clubs across the county and continue to work with all clubs once they have their Diversity & Inclusion lead/officer named.
For more details and support for you club please contact Wayne Foncette (D&I lead for Berkshirerfu@gmail.com
