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  • Return to recreational team sport framework

    Please see below the latest guidance from the RFU The government has announced a framework for the return of recreational team sport which is applicable from Saturday 11 July. This is a welcomed development and a positive step towards the return of some form of competitive rugby. The framework was developed following discussions with other […]

  • A message to the rugby union community in England from Bill Sweeney, CEO RFU

    My thoughts and those of all of us at the RFU are with everyone impacted by COVID-19, both across the country but also within our own rugby union community. As you will be aware the long-term financial challenges are significant for the whole economy. We like many rugby clubs rely on revenue from matches and […]

  • Return to competitive playing for the 2020/21 season …..

    Last week the RFU announced  adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season. Today they have published more detailed information – click below to read.   More Details  

  • RFU Guidance on the re-opening clubs and facilities…

    As restrictions across the country begin to ease, the RFU have produced resources to support our clubs who may wish to re-open their facilities from Saturday 4 July. Click below to access the support guides, including risk assessments and checklists. Support Guides

  • RFU ISSUE RETURN TO COMPETITIVE PLAYING FOR 2020/21 SEASON

    RFU have published adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season, click below to link to the summary, further details will be available early next week. There are a range of competition models that can be applied at different season start dates as and when it is deemed safe […]

  • Rugby World recognise Caldy’s 2019/20 acheivements…..

    Rugby World, the game’s best selling magazine, has applauded the 2019-20 league success of Caldy in the recently published 60th anniversary July issue. The link below shows how to obtain a copy without going to shops in these difficult times. Instead, it will be delivered directly to your door. This issue (pictured below and in […]

  • Coaching Risk Assessment….

    The RFU have produced a Coaching Risk Assessment Template to support clubs with their return to play. As the government’s phased return of sport roadmap progresses, further risk assessments and guidance will be made available. Click below to read the risk assessment and access the roadmap for a return to community rugby that was published […]

  • RFU Return to Rugby Roadmap….

    The RFU have today published our roadmap for a return to community rugby activity. This roadmap consists of six stages, Stage A relating to individual training with one other person, moving through to Stage F when there can be a return to competitive matches against other teams. We are currently at Stage B following the […]

  • Adult Male Competition Structure Review webinars…

    The RFU have announced in their most recent community update that the next consultation for the Adult Competition review is taking place in June For more information click on the link below   Adult Male Competition Structure Review webinars

  • Rugby Restart – HUB area for Clubs….

    Supply chain for Rugby Restart Following the recent Government advice that some sport facilities may now reopen, we are looking at ways to support clubs’ Return to Rugby. The England Rugby Club Hub is an online group buying platform designed as a one stop shop for rugby related products for the rugby community to access […]

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Return to recreational team sport framework

Please see below the latest guidance from the RFU The government has announced a framework for the return of recreational team sport which is applicable from Saturday 11 July. This is a welcomed development and a positive step towards the return of some form of competitive rugby. The framework was developed following discussions with other […]

A message to the rugby union community in England from Bill Sweeney, CEO RFU

My thoughts and those of all of us at the RFU are with everyone impacted by COVID-19, both across the country but also within our own rugby union community. As you will be aware the long-term financial challenges are significant for the whole economy. We like many rugby clubs rely on revenue from matches and […]

Return to competitive playing for the 2020/21 season …..

Last week the RFU announced  adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season. Today they have published more detailed information – click below to read.   More Details