Mon 08 Jun 2026 12:02

The RFU are reviewing the Gill Burns Women’s County Championship competition and would really value the input of club players, coaches, volunteers and administrators.

Your feedback will help shape the future of the competition, including:
• The purpose of the Women’s County Championship
• Competition format and structure
• Minimum and maximum number of games
• Player eligibility and inclusivity
• Geographic challenges and travel

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey BEFORE midnight Thursday 11th June 2026.
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019e1cd859da76b7b6dcc9f906b66858

We’re keen to gather as wide a range of views as possible from across the game, so please feel free to share this link with anyone you think would add value or has a vested interest. We’d also appreciate your support in sharing this more widely through your club communications and social media channels to help us reach as broad an audience as possible.  There is also an opportunity within the survey, for those aged over 18, to express interest in taking part in upcoming focus groups if you would like to contribute further.

Thank you in advance for your time and support. 

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