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Steve Grainger Interview: Rugby’s return is great – It has been a long time coming

March 30, 2021

As club’s prepare to reopen after months of being closed, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to the RFU’s Rugby Development Director Steve Grainger.

RFU suspend community rugby activity following latest lockdown

January 5, 2021

The RFU has suspended all community rugby activity until further notice following the government’s new national lockdown.

Community game structure to change to tackle declining playing numbers

December 18, 2020

The Rugby Football Union has voted in favour for a new competition structure for community rugby which will come into effect in the 2022/23…

NCA announce groupings for cup competition

December 11, 2020

The National Clubs Association have announced the groupings for their cup competition which is set to begin February 2021. Photo Credit: (Clayton Jane Photography)

NCA Cup competition pushed back to February

December 5, 2020

The NCA has announced that the start of the cup competition will be delayed following the Government COVID announcement at the start of December.

RFU announce return to adapted 15-a-side contact rugby

December 1, 2020

The NCA has welcomed the news from the Rugby Football Union and Government regarding a return to 15-a-side contact rugby, with some adaptations.

Rugby Union receives £135m aid from government

November 19, 2020

Rugby Union will receive almost half of the £300m funding announced by the government as a rescue package due to the pandemic coronavirus.

TRU Podcast – Community Rugby Special

November 13, 2020

Chris Heal speaks to several people involved in community rugby as the situation around the lower levels of the game continues to be discussed.

NCA Rugby provide update as ‘cup competition’ proposed for National League clubs

November 4, 2020

As you are no doubt aware, the RFU announced on Friday that the leagues for this season would be cancelled. The RFU Competitions Team…

Furlough Extended Back at 80% Plus Other Reliefs

November 2, 2020

Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on the 31 October regarding the new lockdown in England for the commencing 4 November, the CJRS…