How do I add a family member to my account?
If you're looking to register a family member—such as your child—for Age Grade Rugby (U6–U18) or manage multiple players within your household, you can do so easily via your RFU Game Management System (GMS) account. Follow the steps below to add a family member to your profile.
✅ Who Needs to Register?
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Age Grade Rugby (U6–U18): A parent or guardian must register or renew their child’s registration annually.
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Adult Rugby (18+): From the 2024/25 season, all adult players must register themselves via their GMS account. If they’re new to rugby in England, they’ll need to create their own account.
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Non-contact Rugby (e.g. Walking Rugby, T1, Adult Tag): No registration currently required.
🔧 Step-by-Step: Adding a Family Member
Step 1: Log into Your GMS Account
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Go to the RFU’s Game Management System (GMS).
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Enter your login credentials.
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Once logged in, you’ll be directed to your Dashboard.
Step 2: Select ‘Add Person’
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From your dashboard, find and click ‘Add Person’.
Step 3: Enter Details
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Fill in the required personal information for the new family member (e.g. full name, date of birth, contact details).
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Click ‘Save’ once completed.
🔹 Tip: Make sure the information matches any existing rugby records if your child or family member has been previously registered with a club.
Step 4: Register Them to Play
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Once the person is added to your account, you’ll be able to start or renew their player registration by selecting their name and following the on-screen prompts.
STEP 2
Fill in the details of the new person and click 'Save'.