English grass-roots rugby season delayed because of drought
2 sources·Updated August 14, 2026
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- NZ Herald Sport·3h agoEnglish grass-roots rugby season delayed because of drought
The RFU moved league kick-offs from September 5 to the week of September 21.
Read at NZ Herald Sport → - BBC Sport·9h agoStart of England's community rugby season postponed
The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.
Read at BBC Sport →
