Hull FC Reserves will meet Hull KR Reserves when Reserve grade Rugby League returns on Saturday 19 February 2022.
Following its Covid-enforced suspension in 2020, a 13-team reserve grade competition will return in 2022, consisting of the 12 clubs now running licenced academies, plus Salford Red Devils.
The same 12 clubs will also field teams in an Under 18s Academy competition, commencing on 12 March.
Fixtures across both competitions will be staggered so that there is only ever one sub-first team level game taking place on any given weekend.
The Black & Whites Reserves will meet Hull KR’s Reserves in the opening round of fixtures on Saturday 19th February.
Meanwhile, Round 1 of the 13-round Academy competition will see London Broncos Under 18s travel to face Hull’s youngsters.
Dave Rotheram, the RFL’s Chief On-Field Officer, said: “I am delighted to be able to announce the fixtures and competition structures, and thank all the participating clubs for their support in getting us to this position.
“The return of Reserve grade Rugby League alongside an Academy Under 18s competition provides a full pathway for our developing players as they transition towards senior football.
“Running the competitions on alternate weekends will provide appropriate playing opportunities for all players within the Academy and Reserves structure.
“And with both competitions culminating in play-off series, we are creating high-pressure matches at the business end of the season which will further aid players’ development through knock-out football and stimulate supporter interest.”
The Reserves competition Grand Final will take place on 17 September, followed by the Academy Grand Final on the weekend of 24 September.
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