Exclusive: RFU Development Director Steve Grainger provides update on National Leagues
RFU Development Director Steve Grainger has said the return of National League rugby effectively relies on two key elements; the prevalence of Covid in the community and if Government changes its policies.
Alex Grove on his epic English Channel swim and coaching at Bournville
The former Worcester Warriors centre talked through his recent swim from Dover to France as well as his steps into coaching with National Two side Bournville. Photo Credit: (JMP)
Alan Solomons credits development of academy players to National Leagues
Since the return of the Gallagher Premiership, Worcester Warriors have won just one of the four games they have played.
Ugo Monye: The grassroots game cannot be neglected
Ugo Monye admits it is vitally important to keep ‘shining a light’ on the grassroots game after the lower levels of the sport were rocked by the coronavirus crisis.
Sir Bill Beaumont: Community game is the ‘DNA’ of rugby
Sir Bill Beaumont says National League and community rugby is the ‘DNA’ of the sport and he also hopes everyone can pull together during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Return to recreational team sport framework: What does it mean for the NCA?
Following a Zoom call with NCA club representatives last week, Dr Simon Kemp, the RFU’s Medical Services Director, spoke about the key areas which are currently being discussed around the return of National League rugby.
RFU CEO Bill Sweeney: For me, the community game, it is more than a game isn’t it
In the latest edition of NCA Chats, Bill Sweeney, CEO of the Rugby Football Union, spoke to Joe Harvey and Chris Heal about the community game.
Tom Cruse and Guy Thompson discuss the value of grassroots rugby
On Saturday 27th June, TRU featured at The Virtual Rugby Show and ncarugby.com’s Chris Heal was joined by Guy Thompson and Tom Cruse to get their thoughts on the values of grassroots rugby.
Neville Edwards: There is no real place for people being segregated in this world
Rosslyn Park’s Neville Edwards hopes the Black Lives Matter movement will result in something tangible and he believes it is a positive step towards a change in society.
New NCA Chairman John Inverdale: We want to broaden the appeal of the National Leagues
John Inverdale has expressed his desire to broaden the appeal of the National Leagues after becoming the National Clubs Association’s (NCA) new chairman.