The agents registration scheme has been developed through consultation and in partnership with the Rugby Players Association (RPA), Premier Rugby, the Greene King IPA Championship clubs and the Association of Rugby Agents (ARA).

The principal objective driving this scheme is to create a regulatory framework to help ensure a minimum level of standard and quality control in the activities of rugby agents with the ultimate aim of driving standards upwards with education, up-skilling and integrity being at the forefront.

Under RFU Regulation 8 (Agent Regulations), clubs or players wishing to appoint a person to act for them in relation to any approach, negotiation, arrangement or execution of any employment transaction, transfer or registration of any player with a club may only appoint a registered agent.

A registered agent is an agent who carries out agency activity in England (even if based outside England) and who is registered with the RFU.

The Agents Review Board (ARB) is responsible for the administration of this scheme and will meet regularly to consider all applications received for agents registration and determine the outcome of each.

It will also review the agents regulations and related processes, recommending changes where appropriate.

REGISTRATION APPLICATION

In order to become a registered agent, you must:

• Apply to the RFU and comply with the relevant application procedure
• Complete an application form and examination paper in full 
• Pay the relevant registration fee as prescribed by the RFU, currently £500

The application documents can be requested from agent@rfu.com.

Please note that registrations are personal to an individual so if an agency has a number of agents it wishes to register, then each agent must apply individually to become a registered agent.

REGISTRATION RENEWAL

In order to continue as a registered agent, you must:

• Comply with the renewal procedure of the RFU
• Pay the relevant renewal fee as prescribed by the RFU, currently £100
• Provide evidence that appropriate professional indemnity insurance is in place with a reputable insurer to the level determined by the RFU
• Attend each year the mandatory Registered Agents Professional Development & Training Seminar
• Complete and pass a written test

PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE

In order to remain a registered agent, you must provide the RFU with evidence that you have appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance in place with a reputable insurer and with a minimum limit of indemnity of £500,000.

Professional Indemnity Insurance is available from a range of insurers.