On Monday the 8th August the RFU updated the return to community roadmap to show a move from Stage B to Stage C. The move now enables the rugby community to recommence some larger group rugby activity, initially non-contact, subject to adherence with RFU guidance.

It must be noted that any return is now a decision for individual clubs to make and they must continue to follow government Covid-19 guidelines, along with any local government lockdown restrictions that may be introduced.

All activity should take place outdoors ✔ 

Only non-contact training permitted ✔ 

Maximum of 20 players per group ✔

Minimum half standard size rugby pitch per 20 player group ✔ 

Sessions should have regular breaks at a maximum of 15 minutes to ensure the ball and equipment can be cleaned and sanitised ✔ 

Players and coaches should remain socially distanced during breaks ✔ 

Total durations for training sessions must not exceed: 60 minutes for Under 7 & Under 8 and 75 minutes for Under 9 and above. ✔ 

Everyone should refrain from touching their faces ✔