Update on return to rugby as ‘cup competition’ proposed for National League clubs
As you are no doubt aware, the RFU announced on Friday that the leagues for this season would be cancelled.
Barnes RFC player wins Sunday Times Vitality Grassroots Sportswomen of the Year
Barnes RFC women’s player Zainab Alema has been recognised as the Sunday Times Vitality Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year 2020.
Community rugby returns to Stage A on RFU Roadmap
Following a vote in Parliament, England is now in national lockdown until Wednesday 2 December and all team sports have been suspended.
RFU cancel National League season for 2020/21
The Rugby Football Union Council have today made the difficult announcement to cancel the National League season for 2020/21.
Talks remain ongoing around the restart of the National Leagues
In a week when the finale of the delayed Six Nations puts rugby firmly back in the spotlight, NCA clubs are understandably still concerned about how the game may be restarted at levels 3 and 4. (Photo Credit: Steve Karpa)
Westcliff star Jake Campey enjoying World 10s Series in Bermuda
Following a fascinating first round of the World Tens Series, ncarugby.com chatted to Westcliff’s Jake Campey about playing in Bermuda. Photo Credit: (World 10s series)
Latest statement on plans for 2020/21 National League season
At the NCA executive meeting on Monday evening, there was a wish for a further update to be issued regarding the likelihood of the restart of play.
Premiership finalists Wasps praise National Leagues for development of players
Talking Rugby Union and ncarugby.com’s Joe Harvey heard from the Wasps Academy after a number of recent graduates with National League experience have propelled the club to the showpiece event at Twickenham.
NCA Chairman John Inverdale provides update on proposals for new season
As part of the NCA’s ongoing work regarding the resumption of competitive rugby, National League Chairman John Inverdale would like to update our clubs following recent media speculation.
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: “Our community rugby clubs are under threat”
Fans may not to be able to return to watch live sport in England until the end of March at the earliest and RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has stated this could have “severe consequences for Rugby Union at all levels.”

