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Covid 19 update – including RFU Covid notification form…
Please find below the latest Covid 19 Guidance as issued by the RFU on September 29th. In particular, the Covid positive test result notification form. “Update on Covid-19 guidance and resourcesWe’ve recently received lots of updates and information regarding the impact of Covid-19 on our game. We have therefore taken the opportunity to clean up […]
Return to rugby update – Stage C to D – Limited contact training approved
The phased return of community rugby reaches the next step, from Tuesday 1 September, with clubs able to start limited and restricted contact rugby training and organise inter-club non-contact fixtures. This follows the reintroduction of intra-club non-contact rugby union activity at the beginning of August. The reintroduction of limited contact training has been approved by […]
Ready 4 Rugby Information
Ready 4 Rugby is a new and exciting non-contact game enabling two teams of up to 10 players to engage in training and match activity in their own club environment. Any return is a decision for individual clubs to make and they must continue to follow government Coronavirus guidelines along with any local government lockdown restrictions that may be […]
RFU Guidance on the re-opening clubs and facilities…
As restrictions across the country begin to ease, the RFU have produced resources to support our clubs who may wish to re-open their facilities from Saturday 4 July. Click below to access the support guides, including risk assessments and checklists. Support Guides
RFU ISSUE RETURN TO COMPETITIVE PLAYING FOR 2020/21 SEASON
RFU have published adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season, click below to link to the summary, further details will be available early next week. There are a range of competition models that can be applied at different season start dates as and when it is deemed safe […]
Coaching Risk Assessment….
The RFU have produced a Coaching Risk Assessment Template to support clubs with their return to play. As the government’s phased return of sport roadmap progresses, further risk assessments and guidance will be made available. Click below to read the risk assessment and access the roadmap for a return to community rugby that was published […]
RFU Return to Rugby Roadmap….
The RFU have today published our roadmap for a return to community rugby activity. This roadmap consists of six stages, Stage A relating to individual training with one other person, moving through to Stage F when there can be a return to competitive matches against other teams. We are currently at Stage B following the […]
Adult Male Competition Structure Review webinars…
The RFU have announced in their most recent community update that the next consultation for the Adult Competition review is taking place in June For more information click on the link below Adult Male Competition Structure Review webinars
Rugby Restart – HUB area for Clubs….
Supply chain for Rugby Restart Following the recent Government advice that some sport facilities may now reopen, we are looking at ways to support clubs’ Return to Rugby. The England Rugby Club Hub is an online group buying platform designed as a one stop shop for rugby related products for the rugby community to access […]
REBOOT OF THE GAME – IMPORTANT NEWS FROM RFU …….
Impact of current government guidance on rugby clubs we.f. 15/05/20 Each club should make individual decisions about when their facilities are ready to open and can be operated safely. Until a club believes it is safe and responsible to reopen, it should remain closed. Facilities that are open must follow relevant government guidance – click […]
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Governance has become an increasingly important issue that rugby union clubs have to address.
Player Welfare - Rugby Safe
As an RFU affiliated club, it is important that you keep the whole of the club as safe as possible and this applies.
Age Grade Codes of Practice
Age Grade Rugby ensures that every player is able to enjoy rugby in a safe environment where they can develop their personal and social skills as well as a wide array of transferable multi-sports skills.