The global law trials apply to competitions beginning on or after 1st August 2021 Prior to the August 20th monthly Training and Development meeting please find below beneficial links relating to the new Global Law Trials which are being implemented in competition games from the 1st August. From World Rugby. This link in addition provides numerous video clips. […]
updated July 31, 2021
As reported some time ago Jim Fox our Saturday Reappointments Secretary decided that the Covid-19 disruption provided the perfect opportunity for him to eventually retire having given many years service not only to the referees society but to rugby in general. To show their appreciation of the incredible hard work Jim has done with a […]
updated July 31, 2021
Another sunny day of Women’s rugby took place on Sunday 18th July at West Hartlepool RFC . Durham County clubs were joined by Northumberland guests, Novocastrians Ladies. All those involved are keen to push the boundaries and take up the challenge of getting women’s rugby well and truly on the map in the North East. […]
updated July 21, 2021
John Pearson was confirmed as an Elected Director of the RFRU at their AGM on Sunday 27th June 2021 John will provide not just a wealth of knowledge and experience but a do it attitude as his recent work in Durham with YMO’s will prove. One could forgive someone of John’s tender years from resting […]
updated June 29, 2021
The RFU league fixtures are available on the RFU North website see 2021-2022 RFU league fixtures
updated June 18, 2021
The RFU have announced changes to the Tackle Law from August 1st 2021 for Age Grade Rugby For season 2021-2022 the tackle height for Age Grade Rugby up to under 18 level will be below the level of the armpit. This Law change is an additional safety measure to help reduce the risk of head […]
updated June 18, 2021
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