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League Restructures from 2020/21

League Restructures from 2020/21

Grant Britton17 Aug 2020 - 13:47
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RFU Announce Possible League Re-structure...

The RFU Future Competitions Structure Group recently released a recommendation paper on the senior mens competition structure (English Club Championship Level 3 and below) with the possibility of it being implemented in the 2021/22 season.

This follows engagement with the game over the last nine months and evidence collected. The RFU acknowledges that players are playing less games each season due to lifestyle reasons and modern day demands on time. The paper recognises the significant opportunity for rugby to develop an optimal playing offer and structure that protects the future health of the adult male game, meets the needs of current and future players, balances quality of experience and player welfare needs and limits travel, while protecting the sustainability of clubs.

The proposals include reducing league sizes, introducing league break weekends, and organising leagues that minimise travel, all essential to meet the game’s needs. Player feedback has also highlighted the importance of knockout rugby.

for the full findings from the RFU paper click the link below:

https://www.englandrugby.com/news/article/recommendations-for-adult-male-competition-structure-published

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