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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 10:58
Robb wrote:
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Just reported that DCMS have said recommend call off but they've left the ultimate decision to the Premier League & the FA, nothing re RFU so I guess RFU will follow Footballs lead.
Basically they bottled it. Leaving it up to the respective governing bodies, none of whom have the bravery to make the first move.
I actually think that's the correct decision. I don't think enforcing it on anyone is worthwhile. It's down to the governing bodies to govern and show their own leadership. I can happily accept either decision, but they need to get on with it
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 11:45
Neasham wrote:
All football now off. RFU must do the same.
They’re leaving it too late. Some teams may already be setting off, hotels will have been paid for etc. If they’d done this yesterday (when Scottish Rugby did) then clubs who are already struggling are going to have an even bigger issue.
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 11:47
jimbojetset wrote:
Neasham wrote:
All football now off. RFU must do the same.
They’re leaving it too late. Some teams may already be setting off, hotels will have been paid for etc. If they’d done this yesterday (when Scottish Rugby did) then clubs who are already struggling are going to have an even bigger issue.
The RFU's role as the governing body for English rugby requires clear and prompt decision making and guidance.
To pass the buck to DCMS is unacceptable.......the RFU's inaction and lack of communication has compounded the sadness of the Queen's death.
There will be so many small clubs like Caldy stuck in limbo along with their suppliers and event staff not able to make their own decisions without clear guidance.
I am sure every supporter, administrator and supplier would have understood if the RFU had provided clear guidance last night or say 7 a.m. this morning - whatever that guidance was.
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 12:03
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The RFU must be brought to account for this inexplicable and shameful silence when their role as the governing body for English rugby requires clear and prompt decision making and guidance.
To pass the buck to DCMS is unacceptable.......the RFU's inaction and lack of communication has compounded the sadness of the Queen's death.
There will be so many small clubs like Caldy stuck in limbo along with their suppliers and event staff not able to make their own decisions without clear guidance.
I am sure every supporter, administrator and supplier would have understood if the RFU had provided clear guidance last night or say 7 a.m. this morning - whatever that guidance was.
Through their inaction the RFU is compounding the problem
Guardian.
The major sports held a meeting with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in a call at 9.30am, before the official guidance was publicly released.
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It told the sports: “There is no obligation to cancel or postpone events and sporting fixtures, or close entertainment venues during the National Mourning period. This is at the discretion of individual organisations.
“As a mark of respect, organisations might wish to consider cancelling or postponing events or closing venues on the day of the State Funeral. They are under no obligation to do so and this is entirely at the discretion of individual organisations.
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 12:16
That may be the case Richard but the official RFU website posted it’s official tribute 16 hours ago. Nothing since then - how long does it take to decide on or off?
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 12:20
Neasham wrote:
That may be the case Richard but the official RFU website posted it’s official tribute 16 hours ago. Nothing since then - how long does it take to decide on or off?
They had to wait this morning for the meeting, presumably as per protocol and now I presume they are consulting stakeholders.
If the immediately cancelled people would complain it was a knee jerk reaction and now they are consulting people are complaining. As I said they can't win.
Richard does anyone know what the RFU's 'discretion' is?
I ve no idea but I agree with a comment from the Worcester board, the RFU will be damned if they do, damned if they don't.
Richard I agree that there will be those that consider that games shouldn't be played and those that believe that life should go on as normal.
However the RFU's role is to provide clear and prompt guidance. I am sure that everyone would understand that a prompt decision needed to be made either way.
We have all been aware that as the Queen got older so the chances of her dying increased. The Royal household had her funeral planned years ago, is not sensible for the RFU to have plans in place for the inevitable? Incompetence of the highest level. I ran a small but successful business, I had plans to cover each of my staff leaving and even my own incapacitation
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Posted: 09 Sep 2022 at 12:26
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Richard Lowther wrote:
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Richard does anyone know what the RFU's 'discretion' is?
I ve no idea but I agree with a comment from the Worcester board, the RFU will be damned if they do, damned if they don't.
Richard I agree that there will be those that consider that games shouldn't be played and those that believe that life should go on as normal.
However the RFU's role is to provide clear and prompt guidance. I am sure that everyone would understand that a prompt decision needed to be made either way.
The RFU has failed its clubs by not doing so.
That is what they are trying to do. I imagine there are lots of things to consider and some maybe outside of their control.
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