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    Posted: 28 Feb 2023 at 18:57
Just thought i'd start a thread in anticipation of the Pizza Trophy. Draw after the 11th of March fixtures and only the Cup competition ends at Twickenham (at least according to what's released). But looking forward to seeing how this works out (also will the club specific codes for cheap pizza be valid everywhere?).




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Robb just wants his discounted Pizza Handshake
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Robb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 11:48
Originally posted by Lord_Kitchener Lord_Kitchener wrote:

Robb just wants his discounted Pizza Handshake

No, I want to see this be a good competition and not another farce from the RFU.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Camquin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 11:58
I find it interesting that they found a sponsor for this, but not for the Championship, Championship Cup or the National Leagues.

I know there is a glamour to a cup final.

However, there are weasel words in the announcement that it will be held at Twickenham or other prestigious stadium. So prepare for a trip to Darlington. :-)

I will also await with bated breath the scope of the travel bursary.


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Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

I find it interesting that they found a sponsor for this, but not for the Championship, Championship Cup or the National Leagues.

I know there is a glamour to a cup final.

However, there are weasel words in the announcement that it will be held at Twickenham or other prestigious stadium. So prepare for a trip to Darlington. :-)

I will also await with bated breath the scope of the travel bursary.



Twickenham is a prestigious stadium?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Camquin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 12:12
I know several players who enjoy playing thee, though as it was the Army v navy game they were talking about, perhaps it was the after game celebrations.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Lord_Kitchener Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 12:15
Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

I find it interesting that they found a sponsor for this, but not for the Championship, Championship Cup or the National Leagues.

I know there is a glamour to a cup final.

However, there are weasel words in the announcement that it will be held at Twickenham or other prestigious stadium. So prepare for a trip to Darlington. :-)

I will also await with bated breath the scope of the travel bursary.



Regional 1 scheduled for 29th/30th April. Aren't England Women playing then against France? Curtain Raiser?
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That would make sense. Does anyone know which clubs that have declared their intentions to enter ?
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Most will won't they?
What else are we going to do in April - having the last league game of the season on 11 March is just barnmy - all our biggest bar takes are for league games in September/October and March/April as most spectators don't want to freeze there butt's off in the winter!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote PiffPaff Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 15:17
Well for 50% of entrants from Level 7 down their season will end if they lose in Round 1 as its straight knockout. The Regional 1 & 2 Cups are pool based I think.
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I understand that 62% of clubs have entered, but no idea of splits by level or region/ county.
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Level 5 62 of 72 entered
Level 6  106 of 144 entered
Level 7  121 of 217 entered
Level 8 86 of 312 entered
Level 9 and below around 60% entry

need to point out that at Level 8 there a lot of Lower XVs who are not eligible to enter


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Camquin Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 17:06
So presumably two level 6 sides go up to level 5 to make 64
So 24 level 7 sides fill in level 6 to make 128
leaving 97 + 86 = 183 = 128 + 57 or three groups of 64 with 7 byes in the first round.

Or am I being too sensible again.

What do 2nd Xvs do for the rest of the season?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mark W-J Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Mar 2023 at 20:43
Originally posted by Camquin Camquin wrote:

Or am I being too sensible again.
Yes, you are! The lowest level competition at Regional 1 (the Bowl) features 'remaining teams, 9th-12 place, max 24 teams'. Despite this, the first round is marked 'Last 32'.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Robb Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Mar 2023 at 11:32
Given the draw is going to be next week, any ideas as to when?
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Wednesday

Regional Cups - starting 25th March

Counties Cups - starting 1st April (no joke)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote kempstonblue Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Mar 2023 at 08:46
I assume until the leagues conclude we won’t know the fixtures?

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Nope as above, draw on Wednesday, fixtures out then I would think especially if you need to book a Bus or organise a sponsor which clearly RFU Competitions think you can do in five minutes.

I'm told there is some "Travel Funding" available for long distance trips, not sure what the criteria is and how much the magic RFU money tree will provide.

Think one or two in Regional South East maybe sweating or indeed looking forward to being drawn away at Camborne and vice versa. Likewise some clubs in South Cheshire might be less than please with a North East trip .....  and vice versa in the Counties draw. Wonder if they will "manage" the draw and try to keep distances short in the early rounds. 


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Is it right that the final day at twickers is on the Coronation weekend? That would a transport and accommodation nightmare 🤔
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Mark W-J Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 09 Mar 2023 at 13:25
Originally posted by Neasham Neasham wrote:

Is it right that the final day at twickers is on the Coronation weekend? That would a transport and accommodation nightmare 🤔
The Regional 1 Championship (top tier) final is on 30th April, and all other finals will be on 7th May Ermm
The RFU never mentioned Twickenham - the original document only talks about the competitions "culminating in ‘Community Game Finals’ to celebrate community rugby at prestigious locations."
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