England pondering five-year residency rule

England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) is backing a proposal to increase the residency qualification period to five years from the current three to restrict the number of rugby union players who switch nationalities. The World Rugby council will vote on the proposal for a global rule change in May, with the RFU set to consider […] Article link: England pondering five-year residency rule. Written by AAP, on The Roar - Your Sports Opinion. ROARER, PLEASE SUPPORT US AND DOWNLOAD THE ROAR'S SPORTS VIDEO APP NOW! YOU'LL LOVE IT. WE PROMISE.