DCRFU Officers & Staff

President
Robert [Bob] Malvern
Serves as a respected figurehead, championing the values and spirit of rugby across the county.
Chairs AGMs, SGMs and Clubs meetings
Attends Board meetings and occasionally joins other committees to provide support and guidance.
Present volunteer awards at events, honouring key contributors to DCRFU’s mission.
Represent DCRFU at matches, junior festivals, and other key events, with support from the Youth Chair and other officers.
Advocate for DCRFU’s values, fostering a respectful & inclusive community. And inclusive
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Chair of Governance
David Jackson
He is responsible for arranging and chairing Goverance meetings, emergency committee meetings and ensuring that the committee efficiently directs and coordinates the business of the CB.

Chair
Provides strategic leadership and governance to ensure DCRFU supports clubs to govern, deliver and grow rugby across the county. Works closely with the Board, and stakeholders to drive strategic direction and operational effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead the Board, ensuring effective governance and decision-making.
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Oversee strategic plan implementation and alignment with RFU directives.
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Act as a spokesperson and represent DCRFU at regional and national levels.
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Support and oversee the strategic and operational delivery.

Paul Maguire
The Treasurer role is to accurately administer the financial affairs of the CB and monitor, control and review all expenditure.

Discipline Lead
John.G. Dove
To maintain & promote fair play, protect the health & welfare of Players (and others involved in the Game), ensure that acts of Foul Play and Misconduct (on and off the field of play) are dealt with expeditiously and fairly by independent means within the CB.

Chair of CRSC
David Trott
Responsible for arranging and chairing the chairs of the community sub committees. Responsible for how the CB's Committee funding is spent.

RFU Council Rep.
J. Paul Candlish
Council Reps represent the views of the members who elected them. They channel feedback & info between their clubs and the RFU. They also make some decisions on behalf of the RFU, putting in place regulations & policies relating to the playing of the sport. Importantly, they also provide monitoring and oversight of the Board on behalf of the game as a whole.
Laura is one of the RFU Club Developers covering the North of England.
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Any issues please click on her name to email.