How it works: The National Cup

U14s (at Welwyn).
Depart c12.00, arrive 12.30, kick-off 1.30. Tournament due to end c3.30.

Four teams (Letchworth + Saracens + E Counties ("Hertfordshire Barbarians"); Welwyn, Uttlesford and Cramberleigh) will play each other in a round-robin group. The top two teams will qualify for the next round in February. Games will be 12 minutes each way.

There will be a draw at 12.45 to decide who plays when.

Getting there: Most people will have been to Welwyn - but if you have not, exit the A1(M) at Juntion 4 and follow the A6129 towards Welwyn. The check out this map.

U17s (at Saracens)
Depart c11.30, arrive 12.30, kick-off 1.30. Tournament due to end c4.30.

Six teams to be divided into two pools of three - draw at 12.45. Winner of each pool will qualify for the next round. Games 20 minutes each way.

Getting there: Bramley Sports Ground, Green Road, Southgate, London N14. M25 west to Junction 24, then A111 south for 2-3 miles. Just after the road crosses the A110, Saracens's ground will be found on the left. See map.