Welcome to the RFU Rules and Regulations website – your central resource for the rules and regulations of the Rugby Union football in England.

To access the information you require click on ‘RULES AND REGULATIONS’ above and follow the navigation titles to the content you require . Alternatively, click on the 'SEARCH' tab at the top of the page and enter a term or phrase to find pages featuring your enquiry .

Each page of content contains glossary links in red, click on these to find out more about any terms that aren’t clear to you. Some articles will also have related downloads and also related links for further information on other websites.

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