Summer Activity Plan 2026
Please see Summer Activity Plan for this summer. This provides the maximum activity permitted in the off season months from May to August within the regulations of the age grade game.
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Staffordshire Under 17’s 2026
Invitations to nominate suitable players to attend the upcoming Staffordshire U17s Rugby Trials, beginning with an initial assessment on Monday […]
National Age Grade Playing Calendar – Season 2026/27
This is the framework for national competitions and player pathway activity throughout the year.
National Under 18s Boy’s Cup Competition
The draw is attached, detailing the fixtures and progression channels if successful. The first named team in the top box is the home team. All fixtures will be added to GMS by 22 August 2025. There is no requirement for you to add them as manual fixtures.
Age Grade Updates
Contact Training, Match Load and Recovery Guidance – Supporting Age Grade Players and Coaches
Age Grade Updates – Summer Activity & Registration
As a busy Age Grade season draws to a close, there are great plans developing across clubs, schools and colleges for this summer, building up to the Rugby World Cup in August.
Application to run a competition
The RFU requires that Clubs, Colleges and Schools seek permission from the County Constituent Body, Schools CSU or Colleges Union (ECRFU), to run tournaments or festivals or competitions for Under 7’s to Under 18’s