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National Two is to be split in to three

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The Rugby Paper Team
29 May 2022

THE RFU have confirmed the structural changes to level three for the 2022/23 season with National Two set to be split into three leagues.
The changes are designed following feedback from clubs and players responding to their needs and changes in society.
These changes are intended to ‘reboot and reenergise community rugby’, improving player retention and attracting new players to the adult men’s game.
The RFU said: “A flattening of the pyramid (increasing the number of leagues at each level) will help meet the needs of players by reducing travel for matches, helping club sustainability ...

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