Dear Honorary Secretary,

I am writing to you to remind you of the update to public health measures put in place by the Government of Ireland on December 30th 2020.

These restrictions are designed to keep everyone safe in what is a very challenging period for our community.

The IRFU urges the entire rugby community to continue to prioritise the safety of our members.

At Level 5, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, except for travel for work, education or other essential purposes, or to take exercise within 5km of home.

More information is available at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2dc71-level-5/#exercise-and-sporting-events

The following applies to club rugby:

Matches and events:

• No matches or events are to take place. 

Training:

• Collective training is not permitted for adults or children.
• Individual training only.
• Gyms must close.

These measure are currently in effect and will remain so for the foreseeable future.

All club rugby activity in Northern Ireland ceased on December 26th in line with NI Executive COVID-19 restrictions until February 6th at the earliest.

We wish you a safe and peaceful new year and look forward to being in touch with better news in the weeks and months ahead.

Many thanks and kind regards,

IRFU Rugby Development Department