RFU confirm plans for NCA Cup competition

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   The RFU have confirmed that the NCA Cup is not considered elite rugby so, like soccer, crowds will be allowed up to one third of normal Ground capacity. Of course, that is subject to any restrictions from the Tier system in a particular area. I’m putting more faith in that than a vaccine which will take months to reach me.

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Halliford Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 17 Feb 2010 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4157	Post Options Post Reply Quote Halliford Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16 Nov 2020 at 08:04
	The RFU have confirmed that the NCA Cup is not considered elite rugby so, like soccer, crowds will be allowed up to one third of normal Ground capacity. Of course, that is subject to any restrictions from the Tier system in a particular area. I’m putting more faith in that than a vaccine which will take months to reach me.

Raider999 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 18 Jan 2013 Location: Crawley Status: Offline Points: 4434	Post Options Post Reply Quote Raider999 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 18:57
	Some good points. As things are at present, I would think we are a fair way off any competitive games - even rugby-lite. As for crowds - even further off IMO. How quick the vaccinations can reach the majority is really the key.
	RAID ON

Bill Sley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2383	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Sley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 18:19
	I think it might not be quite as easy as it appears......... Payments If the whole club is amateur then "jobs a good 'un".....but a Nat 1 I suspect there are a number of clubs relying on furlough for those that are on contract. If you play - you need to take them off furlough? Crowds I guess that if amateur/voluntary, then it might be like a "behind closed doors friendly" with only a bit of gas/leccy to pay for? If there are players that need payment - then a gate/bar needs to be taken to pay for it Regulations It seems like there might well be no scrums/mauls...........what happens to the 'muscle' up front? You'd be tempted to pick the fast lads so what would happen to the tight 5? Of course, if we're allowed into the ground - it's almost like "who cares.....we can see something"? There's a part of me that wants anything to watch - the other is, should we just call it a day until the 2021/22 pre-season as far as National Leagues are concerned.

Kimbo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 31 May 2007 Location: 'incleh Status: Offline Points: 6211	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kimbo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 13:39
	Wahey.... No, cynicism aside, hopefully this means I'll be able to wander down to Hinckley to catch a game at some point. Better than nowt.
	Our City, Our Club

Deva Delinquent Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 24 May 2017 Location: Chester Status: Offline Points: 1858	Post Options Post Reply Quote Deva Delinquent Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 10:02
	Finally something to look forward to.

hills17 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List British and Irish Lion Joined: 27 Jun 2007 Location: South West Status: Offline Points: 226	Post Options Post Reply Quote hills17 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 09:53
	Agreed tigerburnie, he’s doing well

tigerburnie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 10 Jun 2012 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 3647	Post Options Post Reply Quote tigerburnie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 09:27
	Inverdale should be congratulated, he seems to be driving this, great for the clubs if it can go ahead.

Bill Sley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Cup Winner Joined: 14 Jul 2007 Status: Offline Points: 2383	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Sley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 Nov 2020 at 05:34
	RFU confirm plans for NCA Cup competition Nov 13th, 2020 https://www.ncarugby.com/announcements/rfu-confirm-plans-for-nca-cup-competition/ Given that there will be no league rugby this season, the Rugby Football Union have put into place a cup competition for NCA clubs to give our teams a competitive environment when we are able to resume playing contact rugby. This will have no impact on clubs’ league status. Taking part will be completely voluntary. However, clubs who opt to participate will be expected to honour their fixtures. The competition will include both National One and National Two clubs and it will be in two phases. Phase 1: This will consist of regional based leagues of around six clubs who will play home and away. The groupings and fixtures will be announced once we know which clubs will be taking part with the main objective to minimise travelling. The competition start date will also be determined when we are given the go ahead by government to restart competitive rugby which hopefully could be in January. Phase 2 – Based on the positions in the leagues, clubs will be split into cup, plate and bowl and those matches will be played on a knockout basis to determine the three winners. We have had the offer of hosting the finals at Twickenham. If the restart is conditional on there being modifications to the laws of the game, the competition will be played under these modifications. If these are relaxed once the competition starts, we will play under the relaxed conditions. It will be necessary to make some changes to the game regulations and these will be announced later. NCA Chairman John Inverdale commented: “We’ve been talking about this for a long time. I’m delighted we’re now able to blow the whistle and I hope as many clubs will enter as possible.” All clubs will be sent an email from the NCA which will contain all the information regarding participation and you have until 30th November to register your interest. Any questions or enquires, please email ncasecretary@outlook.com or get in touch with us on Twitter @nca_rugby.