- Regulations to allow only players assigned female at birth
- ‘Inclusion is at heart of rugby values,’ RFU president said
Transgender players have been blocked from competing in women’s rugby in union and league. Both codes have amended regulations to permit only players assigned female at birth to compete in women’s matches.
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Football League (RFL) both issued statements on Friday confirming updated policies, leaning on science to back up the changes. The moves bring an end to review processes dating back two years.
