Competition
RFU League season – end of season fixture scheduling
Exceptional weather have led to a considerable number of teams in RFU Leagues not playing as many league matches as they usually would have at this stage of the season.
lowering of the tackle height
RFU Council approves lowering of the tackle height across community rugby in England from 2023/24
2023 Bill Beaumont Cup
Following the restructure of the Bill Beaumont Cup competition for this season, the counties choose the Level at which they play, thus creating level playing fields for players.
Papa Johns Community Cup Competition
The Papa Johns Men’s Community Cup competitions will take place after the completion of the regular league season.
GAME-ON Principles
NOT GOT A FULL 15? – EVERY GAME MATTERS! Game On is a flexibility in rules, not a change in the game we all love.
Community Game Update
UPDATED PROTOCOLS for dealing with matches and pitches in hot weather and drought conditions.
Regulations for 2022/2023 are now in effect.
All RFU regulations for the 2022-23 season are effective, as of 1 August 2022.