From September 2019, the Half-Game Rule will become regulation. It means that every player in clubs, schools and colleges is guaranteed to get half the available game time. Regardless of age, gender, school or club, players repeatedly say that they want to play rugby with their friends and a feel a part of a team.
The Half-Game Rule makes this happen. Watch the video:
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Research into this approach by the University of Essex found that:
Before the start of the 2019/20 season, more details will become available.
In the meantime, visit www.englandrugby.com/halfgame