The Senior Cup is played for by the top 8 clubs in the County based on the League positions at the end of the previous season

The Intermediate Cup is played for by the 8 clubs finishing 9th to 16th in the County based on the League positions at the end of the previous season

The Junior Cup is played for by the 8 clubs finishing 17th to 24th in the County based on the League positions at the end of the previous season

The Challenge Trophy is played for by the remaining 8 Clubs in the County

As well as the Cups for the Senior Teams there are

Entry to these cups is by application from the individual clubs which is then subject to confirmation by the County Cup and Bye Laws Committee

Ethos - The County Committee has urged clubs taking part in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Teams Competition to play their normal and proper sides at all times in the Competitions. They particularly do not want to see the practice of teams “playing down” on Cup dates, for example should a club have insufficient players on Cup days to meet their commitments the Committee does NOT want the Club to cancel their 2nd XV game and then play in the 3rd or 4th Teams Competitions!

County Cup Rules. An up to date copy of the County Cup Rules on the website for your guidance and included is the new Drawn Final ruling which is on a sudden death basis

There are a number of youth cup competitions

Administered by the Colts Sub-Committee

Administered by the Youth Committee

Replacements. Shall be as for the National Intermediate Cup outlined on Page 212 of the RFU Handbook (7.2.1) which reads as follows:

(1) in all Rounds other than the semi finals, not more than four;

(ii) in the semi finals and final, not more than seven..

In both cases, there must be 5 players suitably trained and experienced who can play in the front row.

Should a game revert to uncontested scrums, the result at the end of 40 minutes each way shall decide the winner of the tie.

Dates of Rounds Clubs are reminded that in the Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Plate Competitions, the opening round only is an on or before date, should clubs be able to play and earlier date they can play on that date. If no date can be agreed then the date stated shall be the date for playing the 1st Round tie. In all other Competitions, ties shall be played on the date stated.

County Cup Rules. An up to date copy of the County Cup Rules on the website for your guidance and included is the new Drawn Final ruling which is on a sudden death basis.

Results, can the winning side’s Club advise Chris McLoughlin, Hon.Secretary Durham County Rugby Football Union of their result in ties. Arrangements will be made for a fresh draw after each round is completed.