England's Rugby Union and Rugby League ban transgender players from women's game

In England, trans women have been banned from competing in women's rugby tournaments

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Football League (RFL), the governing bodies of rugby at 15 and 13 in England, have excluded trans women from competing in women's tournaments, which will be reserved for women born of

England's rugby codes ban trans women from competition from under-12s

The restrictions pass with 33 in favour, 26 against and two abstaining, with the RFU saying it is "a precautionary approach to ensure fair competition and safety".

Trans women banned from full-contact rugby

Pro-trans protesters gathered outside Twickenham before a narrow vote on the RFU council

England's Rugby Union and Rugby League ban transgender players from women's game

England's Rugby Union and Rugby League ban transgender players from women's game

UK's rugby leagues ban transgender players from women's games

After a two-year review, the governing body has recommended a complete ban on transgender women from playing women’s rugby in England.

RFU bans trans women from women's rugby

England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Rugby Football League (RFL) will restrict transgender participation in the domestic game, with the governing bodies recommending that only players recorded as female at birth be allowed to play the women's game.