Tynedale launch new initiative to offer brain health support to players
With player welfare a key area of focus in rugby union, Tynedale have announced a new extended partnership with Cognisant which will not only provide concussion support services to their club but also promote overall brain health to players from under-12s up to the First XV.
Canterbury chairman receives MBE for services to rugby
Giles Hilton, chairman and commercial manager at Canterbury, has received an MBE for services to rugby union in Kent.
Return of full contact training delayed for National League clubs
Despite the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) best efforts to secure approval, the government has not given permission for scrums and mauls to be re-instated at our level next week.
National League Rugby release fixtures for 2021-22 season
The National Clubs Association have today released the fixtures for the 2021-22 season. (Photo Credit: Lee Sullivan)
England Rugby highlight National League clubs in Mental Health Awareness Week
Monday marked the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Week and our National League clubs are using different ways to help tackle the stigma around mental health. Photo Credit: Aaron Bayliss
NCA set to rebrand to National League Rugby
Pending a full meeting of the RFU Council in June, the NCA’s name will be changed to National League Rugby to mark the return of the game at our level.
National League structure to change from 2022/23 season
The RFU Council has agreed changes for a new competition structure in the adult male game from the National Leagues and below.
#BackToGrassroots: In The Press – NCA Chairman John Inverdale
Our #BackToGrassroots theme continued this week as our chairman John Inverdale spoke to the excellent Will Kelleher from the Daily Mail.
NCA Rugby launches #BackToGrassroots campaign
Ncarugby.com have today launched our #BackToGrassroots campaign as rugby returns up and down the country. (Photo Credit: Clayton Jane Photography)
RFU and government outline a return for community rugby – Update from Chairman John Inverdale
National League clubs could be playing full contact, 15-a-side matches on May 31st, providing there are no upswings in the Covid-19 figures. (Photo Credit: Rachel Stockton)