NCA set to rebrand to National League Rugby
Pending a full meeting of the RFU Council in June, the NCA’s name will be changed to National League Rugby to mark the return of the game at our level.Read More
National League structure to change from 2022/23 season
The RFU Council has agreed changes for a new competition structure in the adult male game from the National Leagues and below.Read More
#BackToGrassroots: In The Press – NCA Chairman John Inverdale
Our #BackToGrassroots theme continued this week as our chairman John Inverdale spoke to the excellent Will Kelleher from the Daily Mail.Read More
London Irish’s George Nott: “It’s great to see clubs up and running again
London Irish’s George Nott is preparing for a European quarter-final this weekend, but he chatted to Talking Rugby Union about the importance of the National Leagues and why he is pleased to see grassroots club reopening their doors. [Photo Credit: London Irish]Read More
Jackson Wray – Getting back to playing is a massive step
As ncarugby.com continues to celebrate the return of grassroots rugby, Joe Harvey spoke to Saracens’ Jackson Wray. (Photo Credit: Simon Cooper)
Steve Grainger Interview: Rugby’s return is great – It has been a long time coming
As club’s prepare to reopen after months of being closed, NCA Rugby’s Joe Harvey spoke to the RFU’s Rugby Development Director, Steve Grainger. (Photo Credit: Liela Hamilton-Dakar)
NCA Rugby launches #BackToGrassroots campaign
Ncarugby.com have today launched our #BackToGrassroots campaign as rugby returns up and down the country. (Photo Credit: Clayton Jane Photography)Read More
RFU and government outline a return for community rugby – Update from Chairman John Inverdale
National League clubs could be playing full contact, 15-a-side matches on May 31st, providing there are no upswings in the Covid-19 figures. (Photo Credit: Rachel Stockton)Read More
RFU announce update on return to community rugby
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister that grassroots team sports including community rugby can return from 29 March and the start of fans returning to stadiums from May. Photo Credit: (Jonathan Knight)Read More
NCA Statement on National League Cup competition and 2020/21 season
There will be no official competitive rugby for the semi-professional game this season, after the NCA agreed to cancel the proposed Cup competition that was scheduled to begin once lockdown restrictions were eased.Read More