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The premier organisation for pigeon racing in the UK

Today pigeon racing is a sport for the whole family in a highly social environment. It combines animal husbandry with the natural desire for competition. Electronic Timing Systems and One Loft Races have brought this popular sport into the 21st Century. Find out more…

Latest News

2026 Rule Book available

The RPRA’s 2026 Rule Book is now available to download by clicking on the image below.   Please note: We are no longer able to produce a Ring List under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.                  

Bird Flu Updates

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds have now been lifted in England and Wales. This means that poultry and other captive birds no longer need to be housed and can now be kept outside. The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone mandatory biosecurity measures remain in place until the wild bird risk falls further, so please […]

UK-EU SPS Agreement Update

RPRA Response to UK–EU SPS Agreement Consultation The Royal Pigeon Racing Association has responded to the UK Government’s consultation on a new UK–EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, highlighting the urgent need to improve cross border movement for racing pigeons. Racing pigeon sport depends on being able to transport birds across the Channel for races […]