The RFU has in place a set of Anti-Doping Regulations that all players and player support personnel must abide by. The anti-doping rules for the RFU are consistent with the World Anti-Doping Code (the Code), the core document that harmonises anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations within sport globally.   
The anti-doping rules of the RFU can be found in RFU Regulation 20. 
If you are a member of the RFU then the anti-doping rules apply to you, regardless of what level you participate at.  

     
2021 World Anti-Doping Code  

 
From 1 January 2021, a new version of the Code came into effect. It’s important all players and player support personnel are aware of how this impacts them.    
For more information on the 2021 Code, visit WADA’s website.
Under the 2021 Code, a player may be classified as being “International-Level”, “National-Level” or a “Recreational Athlete” based on their competition level. Further information on these different categories is available on the UKAD website.