This year’s Conference will be held at the Allianz Stadium (formerly Twickenham), in collaboration with RFU. Support from the Union enables the event to be offered at less than half the price of previous years, with the aim to make it accessible to Heads of Rugby in schools of all types.  The Conference is also pleased to welcome Steve Grainger, the RFU Executive Director of Rugby Development.  It is the first attendance of such senior staff, and a reflection of the Union’s support for the future of Rugby in schools.

Although the game continues to face pressures, it is clear that the children and parents who are keen, love Rugby more than ever.  This year’s event aims to support schools, to enable the game to be delivered and promoted in the most positive way possible.  It will include articulation of what Heads of Rugby can do to ensure impact and promote benefit.  Celebrating the game’s unique combination of impacts, and promoting its potential to enrich lives is every bit as important as the legitimate focus on mitigating risk.

This year’s Conference, fittingly hosted at the home of the world game, aims to support leaders of the school Rugby in their role as ambassadors for its capacity to enhance young lives.  Let’s get behind school Rugby.