This is an important notice on the effect of Brexit for players with Foreign or Non-Foreign Player status due to the United Kingdom having now left the European Union.

The RFU has been working with the other English rugby stakeholders to determine how this change will affect Foreign Player and Non-Foreign Player status going forwards.

As a temporary position for the 2021-22 season (and the remainder of this season), it has been agreed that any players previously classified as Non-Foreign under the previous classifications (see Regulation 1) will remain the same. This applies to all players, including those yet to arrive in the country.

For seasons 2022-23 season onwards these classifications may change.

As such, the RFU is not able to give any assurances that players who are currently classified as Non-Foreign will be able to retain such status from the 2022-23 season onwards. Any updates to the Foreign Player classifications will be provided as soon as possible so that players, clubs and agents may plan accordingly.