11 replies to this topic

[jonnyg28]

Anyone know when they are?

[bowes]

They were looking at having the preliminary round and round 1 during the NCL playoffs (with the top 6 exempt to round 2). Anyone know if that's still the case?

[thestatman]

Something similar. Only the whole of the Premier Division and Armed forces are exempt til R2. Dependent on entries there will be Prelims (possibly 2 rounds) and the R1 played at the conclusion of the current NCL season. All of this year's NCL sides will be entered unless they opt out by this weekend, There will also be 5 student teams and presumably some Tier 4/RLCN (NCL3) representation too. In other words the same as previous years, with prelims and R1 played before Christmas.

Edited by thestatman, 26 September 2012 - 06:27 PM.

[bowes]

The switch to summer caused scheduling problems (the same one that prevented many summer sides entering) as games would be well out of season. Understandably proposal one of only premier division clubs entering was rejected by the clubs.

[TaxiEgg]

So its back to playing in Winter then, so no NCL sides will be entering

The circus continues

Edited by TaxiEgg, 26 September 2012 - 07:04 PM.

[old papa]

So its back to playing in Winter then, so no NCL sides will be entering

The circus continues

Makes sense to me playing in October and November is better than playing the ties in February, So can't see what your problem is i did nt hear any club complaining about it at the NCL Meeting so guess all are happy with it. ( If there was a circus we would not have to look very far for a few clowns!!! )

[Marauder]

Makes sense to me playing in October and November is better than playing the ties in February, So can't see what your problem is i did nt hear any club complaining about it at the NCL Meeting so guess all are happy with it. ( If there was a circus we would not have to look very far for a few clowns!!! )

Around the top table?

[jonnyg28]

They were looking at having the preliminary round and round 1 during the NCL playoffs (with the top 6 exempt to round 2). Anyone know if that's still the case?

That October then is it? I'd heard 20th/27th October but can't see it confirmed anywhere.

[old papa]

provisional dates set out at the moment are 27th Oct and 10th Nov depending on how many clubs are taking part. Guess these dates will be comfirmed after the closing date for applicants which is the 29th Sept.

[TaxiEgg]

Who,s doing the draw Charlie Caroli ?

Come on Old Papa you have got to admit it is funny ?

[Cantona]

Seems it's going be an unorganised shambles again .

[Cutsyke Raiders]

Dear Colleague

Further to your request for inclusion in the Rugby League Challenge Cup, I am able to confirm below details of the dates relating to the Competitions’ early rounds:

27^th October 2012
3^rd November 2012
10^th November 2012

The draw will be made at the RFL Community Board meeting on the 10^th October 2012.
More details concerning the Competition will be released in due course.

Regards

David C Lowe
Tier 4 Competitions’ Administrator