Why do I have to be a member of a Club or Constituent Body to hold Debentures? – Rugby Football Union

Rights Of Membership

The Rugby Football Union is run by our membership of Affiliated Clubs & Constituent Bodies with all profits being reinvested in the game. As such we are obliged to offer them international tickets in the first instant.
Our members have priority for international tickets as they support and promote the growth of rugby at all levels across England. Constitutionally at least 50% of the tickets have to be allocated to the RFU Affiliated Clubs; demand nearly always exceeds supply.
In order for Debenture members to qualify for a guaranteed allocation of tickets, they must therefore be members of a Club or Constituent Body.