The sport is organised and operated by a Manx Executive Committee which is a sub-committee of Cheshire RFU.The Isle of Man is politically neither part of the UK nor of England,[1] but Manx rugby has a relationship with English rugby.

Reigning Shield Champions are Douglas Rugby Club with the Manx Cup yet to be decided.

At levels 8 & 9 of the structure there were insufficient teams to run a worthwhile league system.

Douglas and Vagabonds Ladies fell victims to the COVID-19 pandemic and are in a similar position.

The following are notable Manx rugby union players, or people with a connection to the island.