Following Government’s national lockdown announcement to counter the steep rise in Covid-19 infections, all community rugby activity in England is suspended until further notice.

In line with current Government policy, all adult and age grade rugby training and fixtures must stop. This means we return to Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap for all players.

Community rugby includes all levels below the Greene King IPA Championship (scheduled to restart in March) and the Allianz Premier 15s and Gallagher Premiership, which follow elite sport return protocols.

The new restrictions become law on Wednesday 6 January, but people should follow them as of now.

I expect that the ONA will issue separate guidelines regarding use of the grounds, but for the time being please do not use the grounds at Billing Road for any purpose.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Please stay safe, and we look forward to resuming rugby activities when it is safe to do so...