Competition

the Community Game Board have taken the decision to pause implementation of any changes to league structures (should these be approved at a future date by RFU Council) to season 2022/23

No organized RFU or non-RFU Leagues including merit tables, adult or age grade competitions will be played before January 2021 at the earliest

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