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The 2020-21 senior club national 15s championships will not occur, per the following announcement that featured on USA Club Rugby’s social media channels:
The following resolution was unanimously approved by the Senior Club Rugby National Council during its February Special Meeting, held on 3 February 2021:
“Due to the ongoing pandemic and the timing of vaccine availability nationwide, the Senior Club Rugby National Council has elected to forego the formal organization of competitions towards a 2021 XVs National Championship event. Moving forward, the council is committed to the development of models for inter-union competition to provide a XVs championship structure for interested constituents.
This announcement does not affect any planning for a 2021 7s National Championship event. Preparation for a 2021 7s National Championship event will continue with the guidance of health officials until it is otherwise unreasonable or impracticable to organize. More information regarding 7s is to follow.”
[Editor’s Note]: the Senior Club Rugby National Council is a joint body of local union officials. In other words, this decision was made by local union officers, not by anyone else.