RFU Senior Vase

RFU Senior Vase
Current season or competition:
2018–19 RFU Senior Vase
SportRugby union
Instituted2006; 18 years ago (2006)
Number of teamsLevel 8 of English rugby
Nations England (RFU)
HoldersHoniton (1st title) (2018-19)
WebsiteEngland Rugby
Related competitionIntermediate 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.

  1. ^ "EDF extends rugby sponsorship with new RFU and Premier deal". Marketing Week. 3 August 2006.