For all Northern Region Football Competitions in 2025, please refer to IFAB Laws of the Game 2024/2025

  • You may see other competitions adopt the 2025/2026 IFAB Laws for the Game as their season starts.
  • All NRF Competitions remain under the IFAB Laws of the Game 2024/2025, and changes come into effect next season. 

For all Northern Region Football Competitions Regulations, visit the Competitions Regulations & Resources Page.

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