To support participation in the community game at Level 3 and below, the RFU Council has agreed changes to the adult male competitions structure.
This follows an intensive 18-month review to understand challenges within the existing competitions structure, current players’ needs and the format that will serve them best.
Below you can read why these changes have been made and find the summary of new measures to be implemented from 2022/23, which follow four core principles: putting player welfare/needs at the forefront of decisions, minimising travel, ensuring a high quality of player experience and supporting club sustainability.
Over the coming weeks members of the Community Game Board and Future Competitions Structure Group will hold Q&A sessions with clubs to provide clarity on what the changes will mean to them.
More detailed information regarding implementation and regulation will be communicated throughout the remainder of this season.