Regulation Changes for the 2025/26 Season

The document above sets out an executive summary of the key changes to the regulations for the 2025/26 season which have the largest impact on the game and on volunteer burden.

Please take the time to read the updates in time for the beginning of the season.

Please note: the document above provides a summary but for more detail you can also refer to the full regulations which have been available on the England Rugby website from 1 August 2025

25-26 REGULATION CHANGES