Competition

The key high level findings from the most recent survey conducted over the summer found there is:

With the exception of clubs impacted by local lockdown restrictions, effective Tuesday 1 September, we have moved to Stage D on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap

Clubs are reminded that the powers around local restrictions lie with their local authorities. We are advised that unless local restrictions specifically mention restrictions on team sports and/or rugby, clubs should follow the NGB guidelines.

The Future Competitions Structure Group (FCS) has today released a Recommendation Paper on the adult male competitions structure

We have received a number of reports of clubs not training within RFU guidance and in breach of government policy. As a reminder to all coaches and club officials, we are currently at Stage B on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap

league conferences and fixtures for the Adult Male (English Club Championship) 2020-21 season. Full details will go live on the below link from 5pm on Wednesday 15 July.

Adult (Male and Female) and Age Group Rugby competition models. Based on three potential start windows depending on when it becomes safe to return to play

community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season

As soon as the MDOC is aware of the arrangements made by the RFU to start up the Community game again we will make further announcements

we will be running online consultation webinars throughout June.