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

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.
1 December 2020

Why Newcastle's wingers showcased their abilities against Bath

Joe Harvey has analysed how Newcastle’s wingers, Adam Radwan and Ben Stevenson, helped the Falcons defeat Bath.
25 November 2020

TRU Podcast - Community Rugby Special / National League Cup Competition

Chris Heal speaks to several people involved in community rugby as the situation around the lower levels of the game continues to be discussed.
13 November 2020

RFU confirm plans for NCA Cup competition

Given that there will be no league rugby this season, the Rugby Football Union have put into place a cup competition for National League clubs.
12 November 2020

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

NCA Chairman John Inverdale has provided an update on a return to rugby as a 'cup competition' is proposed for levels 3 and 4.
4 November 2020

Furlough Extended Back at 80% Plus Other Reliefs

With a second lockdown starting on Thursday, haleys have outlined the reliefs being offered by the Government during this period.
2 November 2020

Talks remain ongoing around the restart of the National Leagues

In a week when the finale of the delayed Six Nations puts rugby firmly back in the spotlight, NCA clubs are understandably still concerned about how the game may be restarted at levels 3 and 4.
26 October 2020

Will Hurrell Exclusive: Bristol are going to have to be really on it

Ahead of Bristol's Challenge Cup final against Toulon on Friday night, Joe Harvey spoke to former Bear Will Hurrell about the club, his recovery from a stroke as well as his work with Plymouth Albion.
15 October 2020

“Everyone is now in a difficult situation” - Rotherham Titans Commercial Director John Whaling

It is a very difficult time for rugby union in England as the sport waits to see what help it will get to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
30 September 2020

Building Game-Speed with Dan Grange

It has been a long time since clubs last played a competitive game of rugby but Strength & Conditioning Coach Dan Grange has offered some innovative ways to freshen up your training sessions.
25 September 2020

2020/21 National League season delayed until January

The National League season will not start before January 2021 at the earilest following the increased uncertainty caused by the Government’s additional restrictions.
24 September 2020

CBILS may well be worth a look at before applications close on 30 November 2020

With many businesses, including rugby clubs, still able to receive financial aid from the government, haleys explain how CBILS work ahead of their deadline.
24 September 2020

RFU's 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.
3 September 2020

Worcester's Billy Searle on the impact of the National Leagues

Having made his name in the National Leagues and playing for Cornwall in the County Championship, TRU spoke to Worcester man Billy Searle about his formative years.
6 August 2020

National League Rugby will not commence in September

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed the 2020/21 National League season will not begin next month.
5 August 2020

Robbins finds balance is key as he looks forward to the future

Ben Robbins has experienced the international set-up with Scotland and the National Leagues in England, but now he looking forward to the future both on and off the field.
4 August 2020

Exclusive: Nick Selway on playing in the National Leagues and London Scottish

In his first interview since leaving Chinnor, Nick Selway talks about playing in National One and joining London Scottish.
31 July 2020

Exclusive: Ricky Khan discusses London Scottish and being the only BAME coach in the Championship

Speaking exclusively to TRU, London Scottish's backs coach Ricky Khan discusses his new role as well as being the only BAME coach in the Championship.
30 July 2020

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.
22 July 2020

Alex Rieder: The RFU has completely neglected the north

On Tuesday, The Rugby Paper revealed that the Yorkshire Carnegie RFU licensed academy was being disbanded.
18 July 2020