Format
Two-field ranking gauntlet + placement Saturday
Weeks 1–3 deliver six ranking matches (two per Saturday) with no duplicate matchups. Week 4 is placement: 1v2, 3v4, 5v6, 7v8. Every match uses 30-minute halves and a 10-minute interval.
Ranking rounds
- • 8 teams split evenly: 4 NERFU, 4 NACR
- • Each team faces six unique opponents during weeks 1–3
- • Two matches per Saturday using Field 1 + Field 2 format
- • Kickoffs spaced to allow med + officials resets
Placement Saturday
- • Week 4 matchups: 1v2, 3v4, 5v6, 7v8
- • Secures Nor'easter Cup standings for NCR submission
- • Worcester Men's Club venue locked for at least one field
- • Broadcast windows + sponsor activations available
Operations notes
NERRS assigns match officials. Each pitch has ATC/EMT coverage with AED on-site. All teams are registered and insured via NCR/USA Rugby pathways, keeping governance in lockstep with NCR.