Guidance from RFU
For referees information and action as required
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This Covid 19 Declaration (“Declaration”) must be completed and submitted pursuant to RFU Regulation 22. This Declaration may be amended by the RFU from time to time.
2. The Declaration must be completed and submitted in the following situations:
a. A club does not wish or no longer wishes to play in the league for the 21-22 season due to Covid-19 related reasons; or
b. As soon as a club or match official is concerned or has any cause to doubt that a match is playable due to Covid-19 related reasons; or
c. In the event that a match has been postponed (including postponed within 3 hours prior to kick off) or abandoned due to Covid-19 related reasons.
3. The below is a non-exhaustive list of Covid-19 related reasons:
a. A confirmed case of COVID-19; or
b. A suspected case of COVID-19 (where a player has been referred for testing by a GP/Public Health or is displaying symptoms and has been in contact with the club/squad); or
c. Contact tracing has determined the need for players to restrict their movements; or
d. There a bona fide concerns pertaining to the playing population/vulnerability/safety of the team/club; or
e. The club is in an area which is subject to local or national restrictions which impact the ability to play matches.
4. The form must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 22 and emailed to the DOC League Secretary.