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
The RFU has suspended all community rugby activity until further notice following the government’s new national lockdown.Read More
The Rugby Football Union has voted in favour for a new competition structure for the National Leagues which will come into effect in the 2022/23 season.Read More
Following a meeting of the NCA executive and an update from the Government regarding the Covid tier restrictions, the National Clubs Association wants to reiterate its commitment to getting our cup competition underway as soon as possible in the New Year. Read More
The National Clubs Association is delighted to announce the groupings for our cup competition. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)Read More
The NCA has announced that the start of the cup competition will be delayed following the Government COVID announcement earlier this week.
The NCA has welcomed the news from the Rugby Football Union and Government regarding a return to 15-a-side contact rugby, with some adaptations. (Photo Credit: Chris Fell)Read More
With three days to go before club’s have to make a decision regarding their participation in the NCA Cup competition, it is extremely positive to have witnessed an overwhelming majority of teams wanting to take part. Photo Credit: (Shawn Pearce)Read More
NCA Chairman John Inverdale believes the government’s rescue package of £300 million of emergency funding for sports in England will be a big boost for rugby union. Photo Credit: (Ceri Davies)
Given that there will be no league rugby this season, the Rugby Football Union have put into place a cup competition for NCA clubs to give our teams a competitive environment when we are able to resume playing contact rugby.Read More