4th April 2021

England Rugby Consultation

England Rugby consultation

England Rugby are holding a consultation on their transgender policy. Whereas World Rugby have taken the decision to keep the elite game female only, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has taken the decision to allow males. Fair Play for Women have detailed how this current policy is dangerous for women and girls, and is in direct conflict with the RFUs own sex-based safeguarding rules which does not permit mixed sex rugby over 11 years of age. Women and girls are not only going to lose out on places and opportunities within their sport, but their safety is being compromised.

FairPlayForWomen @fairplaywomen

Today @EnglandRugby has launched a 2 week external consultation on it proposed transgender inclusion policy. A link to the survey and a promotional video to accompany the draft policy can be found here /1

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The organisation Sex-Matters would also like to hear from women with experience in Rugby to get in touch.

Sex Matters @SexMattersOrg

England Rugby is holding a consultation on its domestic transgender policy. englandrugby.com/about-rfu/rfu-… Sex Matters would like to hear from any current or former female players who would like to share their opinions or experiences on this issue.

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Women have fought for their right to take part in sports and still face barriers and inequality. Losing the female category will have a devastating effect on the next generation of athletes as well as for women who want to take part in recreational sport safely and fairly.

Action

• You can respond to the survey, until 16th April.

• If you are a current or former female player you can also contact Sex-Matters with your experiences.