Who has to complete the Payment of Player Declaration?

All clubs whose men’s first XV team plays at: (a) Level 3 to Level 7 (inclusive); or (b) Level 8 and below who provide Material Benefits to players; and in each case who wish to be entitled to RFU Benefits, will be required to:

1. submit an annual Declaration every season;
2. during the submission window commencing 1 March and closing 30 June;
3. in respect of any Gross Payments of Material Benefits paid or payable between 1 June of the previous year and 31 May of the current season;
4. by or on behalf of the club (directly or indirectly) to any third party in respect of playing rugby union.