The RFU has delayed the start of the RFU Men's league season for Regional 1 (level 5) and below until the week commencing Monday 21st September due to unsafe hard pitches caused by the prolonged dry weather.

This affects the opening two league fixtures for our Raiders which will be rearranged. Details will be released soon.

The decision does not currently impact National League Rugby and we await further guidance from the NLR regarding our 1st XV fixtures.

The Raiders will now travel to McCracken Park to face Northern in a friendly match on Saturday 12th September. This match, will, of course, only take place if conditions allow.

Read the full RFU article
https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-and-media/statement-start-competitive-community-rugby-season