Within the last couple of hours, owing to the uncertainty and risks associated with the Coronavirus outbreak, the RFU have placed a suspension on all levels of rugby, across all clubs across the UK, with immediate effect. They are to review the situation again on 14th April 2020. Please see the following link

Therefore, we have an obligation as a club to follow this ruling and subsequently there will be no rugby activity at the club or elsewhere until this date. This includes matches, training and socialising.

Regrettably, for any age groups that have tours planned between now and 14th April, these must be moved to a later date or cancelled. As a club, we recognise that monies have been paid towards said tours and therefore it will be the age groups responsibility to manage this expectation. Should monies be able to be refunded from the operator, then these will get reimbursed through the correct channels within the club age groups. [A separate note is to be published to each age group head coach giving them the correct advice, which they can then share with their age group].

It goes without saying that this is an incredibly frustrating time for all, but we have to follow the strict guidance from the RFU and the Government.

Yours sincerely

Keith Shurville – NOSRFC President
Mark Holliday – NOSRFC Club Captain