Rugby Union Facility Strategy
Following the launch of the RFU’s first National Facility Strategy 2002-7 the game has seen unparalleled levels of investment for the facility needs of its community rugby clubs. The past five years have seen £25,650,000 of direct RFU investment into the game which has supported a further £46,000,000 of support from other stakeholders. In line with this investment the game has seen increases in participation within invested clubs of 58% mini/youth players, 16% coaches and 3% volunteers.
The development of facilities within community rugby clubs remains a key strategic priority of the RFU. To support delivery against this key strategic priority the RFU launched its new National Facility Strategy in May 2008 which seeks to build upon the success already achieved, and provide a framework for the sustainable development of facilities at a national, regional and local level.
Key to the delivery of these strategies is the development of Constituent Body Facility Plans to identify the facility needs of all community rugby clubs and then prioritise projects for investment based upon delivery against key performance indicators.
