REGULATION 16 relevant Unions and Associations from time to time in accordance with any directions of World Rugby. 16.1.1 The Council will establish a schedule of International Matches, an International Tournament schedule and an International Tour schedule for the High Performance Unions for an agreed period. Once International Match, International Tournament and International Tour details are confirmed by the Unions concerned and have been approved by the Council or, as applicable, the CEO or relevant Association, the arrangements cannot be changed unless agreed by the Council or, as applicable, the CEO or relevant Association. 16.1.2 International Matches, International Tournaments, International Tours or Series of Matches involving National Representative Teams may be provisionally arranged by the Unions concerned and subsequently submitted to the Council or, as applicable, the CEO or relevant Association (in accordance with Regulation 16.1(a), (b) or (c)) for approval at the discretion of the Council or, as applicable, the CEO or relevant Association. No International Match, International Tour, International Tournament or Series of Matches involving a National Representative Team(s) may be arranged by any organisation other than the Council or, as applicable, the CEO or relevant Association, and the Unions of such National Representative Teams in accordance with Regulation 16.1(a), (b) or (c). 16.2 Matches, tours and tournaments below National Representative level 16.2.1 A Rugby Body or Club shall not play a Match or Matches against any Rugby Body or Club or other team(s) that are not affiliated (temporarily or otherwise) to a Union or against teams that contain Players that are not members of a Union without the prior written consent of the CEO (subject to Regulation 16.2.5 below). 16.2.2 When consideration is being given to a Match, Series of Matches or tour involving teams below National Representative level (e.g. Provincial, State, County, District, Club or other Rugby Body) from more than one Union, written permission to arrange such Matches or tours must first be obtained from the Secretary of the organiser’s Union, who in turn, subject to permission being granted by his Union, will seek the agreement of the secretary of the other Union. 16.2.3 No Match, tour, or Series of Matches below National Representative level (e.g. Provincial, State, County, District, Club or other Rugby Body) shall be arranged or permitted to take place between teams from different Unions or one Union without the prior written agreement of the secretary of each of the Unions or Union concerned and the secretary of the Union within whose territory such Match, tour or Series of Matches is due to take place. 16.2.4 The visited Union shall be fully responsible for ensuring the proper administration and control of Matches or tours. Last update: 3 January, 2017 266
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