Current season or competition: 2018–19 RFU Senior Vase | |
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Instituted | 2006 |
| Number of teams | Level 8 of English rugby |
| Nations |  England (RFU) |
| Holders | Honiton (1st title) (2018-19) |
| Website | England Rugby |
| Related competition | Intermediate Cup, Junior Vase |
The RFU Senior Vase is a rugby union national knockout cup competition in England run by the Rugby Football Union, which has been competed for since the 2006–07 season.[1] It is contested for by teams at level 8 of the English rugby union system, with only 1st XV sides being allowed to enter. The competition is a national one but is split into regions until the semi-finals with the final being held at Twickenham Stadium in London. As of 2018-19 it is the fourth most prestigious national club cup competition in England behind the Premiership Rugby Cup, RFU Championship Cup and RFU Intermediate Cup.
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