Re: The Structure of the English Competition

Tracy Richards wrote:

I wish to know (and I am sure someone can help me) how English Rugby is
structured?
In that I mean, other than the ZP, what other competitions are there? and do
the ZP clubs have teams in a local competition as well?
Also, do under 19's and 21's have a division with the ZP? or do they play in
the local comp?

Interested to know how it works there
-Regards

Ray

You could check out the ZP web site
 Zurich Premiership rugby news, results, fixtures and clubs
Then go to one of the ZP Clubs, say
http://www.london-irish.com/default.ink
This will explain the Zurich "A" League and the RFU/ZP Academy system
Then, finally, the structure below the ZP - the National Leagues, for semi-pro and amateurs - is laid out at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/rugby_union/english/default.stm
BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | English

There is a lot of rugby played in England, with the RWC squad sitting at the top of a substantial pyramid.  It is a numbers game, and right now England are winning it.  Gone are the days of the good ol' boys and their school ties.  Although there is a good bit of that still around!
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