diff --git a/hacking/templates/rst.j2 b/hacking/templates/rst.j2
index 8d6dc1c89be..1d55a0452b3 100644
--- a/hacking/templates/rst.j2
+++ b/hacking/templates/rst.j2
@@ -109,7 +109,8 @@ Examples
 {% endif %}
 
 
-{% if core %}
+{% if not deprecated %}
+    {% if core %}
 
 This is a Core Module
 ---------------------
@@ -124,7 +125,7 @@ Documentation updates for this module can also be edited directly by submitting
 
 This is a "core" ansible module, which means it will receive slightly higher priority for all requests than those in the "extras" repos.
 
-{% else %}
+    {% else %}
 
 This is an Extras Module
 ------------------------
@@ -140,6 +141,7 @@ Documentation updates for this module can also be edited directly by submitting
 Note that this module is designated a "extras" module.  Non-core modules are still fully usable, but may receive slightly lower response rates for issues and pull requests.
 Popular "extras" modules may be promoted to core modules over time.
 
+    {% endif %}
 {% endif %}
 
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