| Government confirm community rugby to remain at Stage D2 from 17 May Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to secure approval, government has not given permission for us to re-instate scrums and mauls in community rugby from next week. This applies to both age grade and adult rugby at level 3 and below. We must therefore, regrettably, remain at Stage D2 from Monday 17 May until further notice. As per Stage D2 guidance, contact training (excluding scrum and maul) and 15-a-side adapted laws matches may continue. While we appreciate how frustrating this news will be for the rugby community, we also understand the picture that government and Public Health England (PHE) are currently looking at, with growing concerns around the Indian variant of Covid-19 in England. Next Steps We will remain in close contact with government and continue to press for progression to Stage E1, and therefore a move to full contact training, as soon as health guidance suggests this is possible. In the meantime it is important that we all; CBs, clubs, coaches, players, match officials and volunteers, adhere to all government guidance and do not return to scrums or mauls until we have been given permission to do so. We will keep you informed. Off-field Guidance Off-field guidance, which will come into effect on Monday 17 May, is available via our Helpdesk on the button below. Helpdesk |
Spectators
The guidance below comes into effect on 17th May. Until this date, clubs should still follow Step 2 Guidance which does not allow for spectators unless in a safeguarding capacity.
Q. Are spectators allowed?
A. From 17 May, spectators will be permitted to view matches and training but need to adhere to social distancing rules and gathering limits (groups of 30 outdoors and six people/two households indoors).
Spectators are allowed indoors, but the total number of all participants, coaches, officials and spectators must be aligned with the ventilation rates permitted by the particular venue. The maximum occupancy of each indoor facility should be limited by providing a minimum of 100 square feet (9.3 square metres) per person. The indoor sports facility guidance must be followed.
