National League Rugby won’t restart in October
After moving into Stage D on the Return to Rugby Roadmap on Tuesday, the RFU have announced there will be no competitive full contact rugby in October unless there is a dramatic improvement in the prevalence of Covid-19 in the community.
Coach’s Corner: Gareth Collins
Following on from our series of articles produced by Cambridge Director of Rugby Richie Williams, Leicester Lions’ Gareth Collins is next to pen his journey in the game as he looks ahead to another National Two South campaign with the Midlands club.
Alex Grove on his epic English Channel swim and coaching at Bournville
The former Worcester Warriors centre talked through his recent swim from Dover to France as well as his steps into coaching with National Two side Bournville. Photo Credit: (JMP)
Pitch Up For Rugby: Your club has missed you
Rugby clubs nationwide are celebrating a return to the sport after lockdown and the RFU have launched their ‘Pitch Up For Rugby’ initiative as we await the return of the community game.
NCA clubs show ‘collectivity’ regarding the resumption of National Leagues
NCA Rugby would firstly like to thank all of our member clubs who have offered their opinions and thoughts on the possible scenarios regarding the resumption of competitive rugby at our level.
Eddie Jones joins NCA clubs on England Rugby webinar
In an exclusive webinar with the NCA and community clubs across the game, England head coach Eddie Jones gave up an hour of his time to chat about the importance of grassroots rugby.
RFU publish recommendations for adult male competition structure
The RFU Future Competitions Structure Group has released a recommendation paper on the adult male competitions structure, which include the National Leagues, for implementation in the 2021/22 season.
Nick Royle: National Leagues a good standard for England 7s players
Caldy winger Nick Royle feels the National Leagues would be a viable option for England’s 7s stars to continue playing after the RFU announced it would be dropping its sevens programme. (Photo Credit: Derek Salisbury)
National League Rugby not set for September start
The Rugby Football Union have confirmed the 2020/21 National League season will not begin next month.
Coaches Corner: Richie Williams
Current Cambridge Director of Rugby, Richie Williams, is writing a series of columns on the ncarugby.com website to give readers an insight into what life is like as a coach in the game. Photo Credit: (Chris Fell)