100 player registration limit

The RFU Council has approved the removal of the 100-player registration limit at Level 3 and below (set out in RFU Regulation 14).  The decision was made to allow clubs with new Lower XV teams joining the English Club Championship ((ECC) RFU Leagues) to have a sufficient squad size to complete a full season.  The official entry application window for Lower XV teams wishing to join the ECC closes on 18 March.

In future we would like all players to complete an annual sign-up (affiliation) with their clubs, therefore, removing the registration limit will allow this to happen.