St Ives RFC

A new pathway begins for The Herrings St Ives RFC is delighted to announce the appointment of Joff Rowe as the club's new Director of Women's Rugby. The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for rugby at St Ives, with Joff taking the lead in developing a clear and sustainable pathway for women and girls through the newly formed St Ives Herrings. The Herrings have already created fantastic energy and momentum through women's tag rugby, bringing together players of all ages

The RFU has formally postponed the start of the competitive community rugby season until the week commencing Monday 21 September 2026, citing player welfare, unsafe pitch conditions, and competition integrity as the decisive factors. 📌 RFU Statement — Key Points Reason for postponement: Prolonged drought conditions have left pitches across England too hard for safe full‑contact rugby, increasing injury risk, especially early in the season when players are returning to full