Rules & Governance

close up of the lion statue on The Lion Gates at Twickenham Stadium

The RFU Rules represent the RFU's constitution

Any amendments to the Rules must be approved as a Special Resolution (requiring a two-thirds majority) by the Members at an Annual or Special General Meeting.

View the Rules of the RFU

Rules and Governance pages

Rules and Regulations

Read about the regulations that govern the game

Discipline

Learn more about the RFU's disciplinary processes

Constituent Bodies

Learn more about the roles of the 37 constituent bodies

Betting, anti-doping and illicit drugs

The RFU's policies on threats to the integrity of the game

Diversity and Inclusion

More about how the RFU are championing inclusive change