Home   Sport   Article

Subscribe Now

National League Rugby and below will not return in September




Clubs will have to wait until at least October to get back on to a rugby pitch following the latest announcement from the RFU.

In a batch of fixture lists that were released last month, the possibility was raised of the sport getting back under way next month.

However, due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, the governing body has now ruled out the sport's return during September due to the levels that need to be reached on its 'Return to Play' roadmap.

Rugby
Rugby

A statement read: "We have to reach Stage F (which will not be reached until at least four weeks after Stage E) before full contact competitive league rugby can commence.

"As a result of the current position, the adult league season (Level 3 & below for men, Level 2 & below for women) will not commence in September.

“Unless there is a dramatic improvement in the prevalence of the virus in the community, the next announcement about when league rugby will commence for these levels will be on 1 September.

"The fixtures previously published will be amended at the earliest opportunity and this will be communicated to clubs.”



This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More