UPDATE MON 29th JUNE 2020
The RFU have published adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season.
There are a range of 2020/21 competition models that can be applied at different season start dates as and when it is deemed safe to return to play i.e. when we reach Phase F on the RFU Return to Rugby roadmap. The models allow for any potential interruption in the season as a result of Covid-19, while providing clubs, schools, colleges, universities and players with a framework for meaningful competitive rugby with greater flexibility to enable games to be played.
The models were developed by two working groups, one for the adult game and the other for age grade rugby, and the outcomes were approved by the RFU Governance Committee last week. Each group has considered player welfare, flexibility in response to Covid-19, adaptable models that prioritise local matches early in the season to reduce travel, support club revenue, and maintain player participation. Headlines for each area of the game are laid out below with links to further information and FAQs where required.
See link below for more details on the getting back to playing as well as making contact with your local club and coaches who have all been working through the safeguarding plans to begin pre-season training.
https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/return-to-competitive-playing-for-202021-season
