Clubs
- Anstey RFC
- Ashby RFC
- Aylestone Athletic RFC
- Aylestone St James RFC Ltd
- Aylestonians RFC
- Belgrave RFC Ltd
- Birstall RFC
- Burbage RFC
- Coalville RFC
- Cosby RFC
- De Montfort University RFC
- Hinckley RFC
Following Government’s national lockdown announcement to counter the steep rise in Covid-19 infections, all community rugby activity in England is suspended until further notice.
In line with current Government policy, all adult and age grade rugby training and fixtures must stop. This means we return to Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap for all players. Outdoor organised sport for disabled people is allowed to continue.
Community rugby includes all levels below the Greene King IPA Championship (scheduled to restart in March) and the Allianz Premier 15s and Gallagher Premiership, which follow elite sport return protocols.
There is an exemption in place that allows elite sportspeople (and their coaches if necessary, or parents/guardians if they are under 18) – or those on an official elite sports pathway such as players who are part of RFU / PRL Academies and England age grade squads – to compete and train.
The full details for national lockdown restrictions can be found at this link.
We are looking to further our support for Clubs and CBs through lockdown and will be providing guidance and resources to cover a number of topics such as:
• Facilities maintenance/mothballing during lockdown
• Pitch maintenance
• Club governance
• Insurance cover
• Keeping your players active and connected
• Volunteer engagement
• Accessing funding support
• Revenue generation
We will let CBs and Clubs know when this is complete, but please keep checking our Coronavirus advice & support page for updates or email [email protected] if you have any queries in the meantime.
The LRU has written to all clubs along with the fund criteria. The funding criteria is reviewed from time to time as other funding streams are made available. The main aim of this fund is to help our member clubs immediate financial peril.
All clubs playing at Level 3 and below can apply for this fund; by design its simple to apply and applications will be judged on a case by case basis by the core finance group within the LRU.
All applications must be able to specify what costs need to be covered by this grant and supply a full financial health check. The application form can be downloaded below
LRU Constituent Grant Application
Please send all correspondence to [email protected]
Further detail on other support available has been previously published and contained within the links below:-
England Rugby
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/running-your-club/coronavirus/helpdesk-faqs
Gov.uk – Wages, business grants, VAT deferral, business rates relief
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-business-support-grant-funding-guidance-for-businesses
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-retail-hospitality-or-leisure-business-is-eligible-for-business-rates-relief-due-to-coronavirus
Leicester-shire & Rutland Sport
https://www.lrsport.org/sosfund
There are a number of ways you can access support from the Government for the running of your club. You may be entitled to a Rateable Business Grant. Or you may be able to furlough any paid staff.
CLICK HERE for a downloadable guide from the RFU which helps you filter if your club is eligible for Government support in some way.
Please co-ordinate for one Club representative to complete the form to avoid multiple entries.
The interest in a loan, expressed upon submitting this form, is non-binding and clubs should complete it by 5pm on Thursday 25 February.
The loan and grant scheme are two separate strands of funding, so clubs are able to apply for both where needed.
The loans scheme is designed to support urgent infrastructure requirements of Rugby clubs at Levels 3 and below. This will be needs-based, to support essential infrastructure for survival and sustainability.
Loans will support clubs in immediate survival need – providing access to funding for facility works designed to respond to the impact of Covid-19 and enable clubs to get back playing when the time comes. You can complete the form here.
Following Government’s national lockdown announcement to counter the steep rise in Covid-19 infections, all community rugby activity in England is suspended until further notice.
In line with current Government policy, all adult and age grade rugby training and fixtures must stop. This means we return to Stage A on the Return to Community Rugby Roadmap for all players. Outdoor organised sport for disabled people is allowed to continue.
Community rugby includes all levels below the Greene King IPA Championship (scheduled to restart in March) and the Allianz Premier 15s and Gallagher Premiership, which follow elite sport return protocols.
There is an exemption in place that allows elite sportspeople (and their coaches if necessary, or parents/guardians if they are under 18) – or those on an official elite sports pathway such as players who are part of RFU / PRL Academies and England age grade squads – to compete and train.
The full details for national lockdown restrictions can be found at this link.
We are looking to further our support for Clubs and CBs through lockdown and will be providing guidance and resources to cover a number of topics such as:
• Facilities maintenance/mothballing during lockdown
• Pitch maintenance
• Club governance
• Insurance cover
• Keeping your players active and connected
• Volunteer engagement
• Accessing funding support
• Revenue generation
We will let CBs and Clubs know when this is complete, but please keep checking our Coronavirus advice & support page for updates or email [email protected] if you have any queries in the meantime.
The LRU has written to all clubs along with the fund criteria. The funding criteria is reviewed from time to time as other funding streams are made available. The main aim of this fund is to help our member clubs immediate financial peril.
All clubs playing at Level 3 and below can apply for this fund; by design its simple to apply and applications will be judged on a case by case basis by the core finance group within the LRU.
All applications must be able to specify what costs need to be covered by this grant and supply a full financial health check. The application form can be downloaded below
LRU Constituent Grant Application
Please send all correspondence to [email protected]
Further detail on other support available has been previously published and contained within the links below:-
England Rugby
https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/running-your-club/coronavirus/helpdesk-faqs
Gov.uk – Wages, business grants, VAT deferral, business rates relief
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-business-support-grant-funding-guidance-for-businesses
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-retail-hospitality-or-leisure-business-is-eligible-for-business-rates-relief-due-to-coronavirus
Leicester-shire & Rutland Sport
https://www.lrsport.org/sosfund
There are a number of ways you can access support from the Government for the running of your club. You may be entitled to a Rateable Business Grant. Or you may be able to furlough any paid staff.
CLICK HERE for a downloadable guide from the RFU which helps you filter if your club is eligible for Government support in some way.
Please co-ordinate for one Club representative to complete the form to avoid multiple entries.
The interest in a loan, expressed upon submitting this form, is non-binding and clubs should complete it by 5pm on Thursday 25 February.
The loan and grant scheme are two separate strands of funding, so clubs are able to apply for both where needed.
The loans scheme is designed to support urgent infrastructure requirements of Rugby clubs at Levels 3 and below. This will be needs-based, to support essential infrastructure for survival and sustainability.
Loans will support clubs in immediate survival need – providing access to funding for facility works designed to respond to the impact of Covid-19 and enable clubs to get back playing when the time comes. You can complete the form here.