Nick Royle: National Leagues a good standard for England 7s players
Caldy winger Nick Royle feels the National Leagues would be a viable option for England’s 7s stars to continue playing after the RFU announced it would be dropping its sevens programme. (Photo Credit: Derek Salisbury)
National League Rugby not set for September start
The Rugby Football Union have confirmed the 2020/21 National League season will not begin next month.
Coaches Corner: Richie Williams
Current Cambridge Director of Rugby, Richie Williams, is writing a series of columns on the ncarugby.com website to give readers an insight into what life is like as a coach in the game. Photo Credit: (Chris Fell)
NCA Rugby National Two North Team of the Year
Back in March, the National League season was unfortunately curtailed due to the coronavirus pandemic but whilst the campaign was cut short, on ncarugby.com, we have been trying our best to keep things ticking over.
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.
National League 2020/21 fixtures announced pending rugby restart date
The RFU’s discussions with the Department of Digital, Culture and Media and Sport and Sport England have continued about a return to play, which of course include the National Leagues.
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 cancels County Championship until 2022
Next year’s County Championship has been cancelled by the RFU and will now not return until 2022, according to BBC Sport.
RFU outline three possible windows for National Leagues to return
At the end of last week, the RFU published adapted community competition plans for adult and age grade rugby in the 2020/21 season and have outlined October, November, and January as three possible return dates for the National Leagues.
Norman Robertson Q&A: An 11-year tenure, passing the baton over to John Inverdale and my hopes for the game
Almost two weeks ago, it was announced that John Inverdale would be replacing Norman Robertson as the NCA’s new chairman.