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Improve player transition Expand places to
from age grade to adult play through
15-a-side rugby Artificial Grass Pitches

Strengthen clubs and adult Install and manage strategically
participation by improving 14-16, placed Artificial Grass Pitches
16-19 and adult rugby player (AGP) nationwide, increasing
transition, keeping the 15-a-side playing opportunities for the
game central to this work. 15-a-side game and other variants
in communities where natural turf
Develop a supporting state-of-the art pitches are significantly overused.
tracking system as well as accessible
and varied playing opportunities for Improve access to rugby in
all genders. non-traditional and urban areas.

Engage new Create a community
communities in rugby 7s offering

Increase female player numbers, Grow male and female full-pitch 7s
with more teams and matches, opportunities for existing 15s and
expansion in the education 7s players.
environment and transitioning
more players to clubs. Develop and deliver a World Rugby
approved adapted game targeting
Grow participation in new and former players who want a
under-represented groups, more social, fitness focussed game
transitioning more to club rugby. with reduced contact.

RFU
STRATEGIC PLAN
2017 - 2021