Please see below for guidance on what can and can’t be done in each Tier. It is vital that we all adhere to Tier and Covid-19 guidance until we reach a stage where restrictions can gradually be lifted.

• Clubs in Tier 3 can still play rugby according to Stage E on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap. Please remember, there is no obligation to play 15-a-side adapted contact fixtures, however it is an option for clubs who wish to do so.

• Clubs in a Tier 4 area should cancel any upcoming adult training/fixtures.

Please see below for a reminder around travel and match play in each tier:

Adult Rugby•

Adult players living in Tier 3 can only travel within their own specific Tier 3 area to train or play. (See above for Government website areas)• Adult players living in Tier 3 cannot travel into another Tier 3 area (or other Tiers) to train or play (which includes their own club if it is in a different geographic area).

• Adult rugby is not permitted in Tier 4.

Volunteers

• Volunteers (including coaches and match officials) may travel across Tiers 1-3, where necessary, to enable participation to take place. However, to protect all involved, we strongly recommend this is kept to an absolute minimum.

• Volunteers (including coaches and match officials) living in Tier 4 should only travel within their specific Tier 4 area to enable participation to take place for U18s ONLY.