- Bonus points are introduced at all levels of adult rugby next season
- The 2010/11 RFU Regulations are now available on RFU.com
Bonus points will be introduced across all adult league and cup rugby in England next season.
Teams at all levels will be awarded one additional match point for either scoring four tries or losing by seven points or less at the end of the game. The move is aimed at keeping games competitive throughout 80 minutes for both players and spectators.
Terry Burwell, RFU Tournaments and Competitions Director, said: "The bonus point system has been effective in the Aviva Premiership, RFU Championship and National Leagues.
"We consulted with clubs and together we believe that it will also work at a lower level to increase competitiveness."
The addition of bonus points is one of a number of amendments to RFU Regulation 13 – Adult Competitions, which include limiting clubs to 100 registered adult players and the reduction of the floodlight requirement at level 6 and below from 200 to 100 lux.
Also, to ensure clarity and accessibility, all RFU Regulations now have a standard format of a number and title.
Peter Baines, Chairman of the RFU Governance Committee, said: "It is hugely important that we have user friendly regulations which can be easily accessed. The new Rules and Regulations site covers all RFU Rules, Regulations and Policy together with useful links and menus to help educate and inform people about all aspects of our sport."
You can view and download the full 2010/11 RFU Regulations in the Game section of RFU.com.