15/08/2026
Uttoxeter RFC Statement
Following the RFU’s latest announcement regarding the start of the 2026/27 competitive community rugby season, Uttoxeter RFC can confirm that competitive fixtures will now commence from the week commencing Monday 21 September 2026.
We fully support the RFU’s decision to delay the start of competitive rugby. With the exceptionally dry conditions experienced across the country, pitch safety and player welfare must remain the priority. The decision provides clubs with additional time for pitches to recover and, importantly, gives players the best possible conditions in which to return to competitive rugby.
We appreciate that the change will be disappointing for players, coaches, volunteers and supporters who have been looking forward to the new season getting underway. However, we believe this is the right decision in the circumstances.
Our pre-season preparations will continue, with training and other club activities progressing as planned wherever conditions allow. We will provide further information regarding any fixture changes as soon as details are confirmed.
We would like to thank our players, coaches, volunteers, members and supporters for their continued patience and understanding.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Oldfields and getting the 2026/27 season underway safely and positively.
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After careful consideration and consultation with clubs across England, the RFU has decided to delay the start of the competitive community game season until the week commencing Monday 21 September.
The RFU recognises this will be disappointing for clubs, players and volunteers who have been preparing for the new season, but the decision follows consideration of a range of factors. For full details please follow this link.
All clubs have been emailed this directly.
https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-and-media/statement-start-competitive-community-rugby-season