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. Read More
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. Read More
International rugby returns this weekend with a National League flavour
With the rescheduled Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup just around the corner, you can actually get your first fix of international rugby this weekend and it will be of interest to followers of the National Leagues. (Photo Credit: Simon Cooper)Read More
2020/21 National League season delayed until January
The 2020/21 National League season will not start before January following the latest announcement from the Rugby Football Union.
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.”Read More
Two Hull RUFC players banned from sport for anti-doping rule violations
Two Hull RUFC players have been banned from sport for anti-doping rule violations.Read More
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.
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Return to Rugby Roadmap moves into Stage D after limited contact training approved
National League clubs will be able to begin limited and restricted contact rugby training as well as organise inter-club non-contact fixtures after the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport approved a move from Stage C to Stage D in The Return to Community Rugby Roadmap. Read More
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.
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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.Read More