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Warner Todd Huston
The British Rugby Football Union is moving toward banning transgender athletes from competing among natural-born women, according to reports.
The announcement came on the heels of a two-year review of the issue and, if approved by the RFU Council, could take effect this coming season, according to the Daily Mail.
“The RFU council will vote on a recommendation for a policy change for contact rugby to only permit players in the female category whose sex recorded at birth was female,” the announcement read.
“This is a complex and difficult decision and the recommendation has not been made lightly or without thorough and full research and consultation,” the statement added.
“The RFU has contacted registered trans female players, on whom the policy will have a direct impact to offer its support in continuing to encourage them to participate in the sport,” it said.