Keep Your Boots On!

Recognised as one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources, the RFU’s HEADCASE programme aims to increase understanding and provide information on concussion and other related topics, including how to prevent and manage suspected concussions.

The Scrum is a key part of Rugby Union, and one of the iconic areas of our game. The scrum allows a safe and exciting opportunity for competition, whilst also creating space and a platform for the backs to use. This module covers the processes referees’ require when refereeing the scrum to aid safety and decision making.

The tackle and ruck is a dynamic area of the game which allows opportunities for competition during live play. This module covers the tackle and ruck, as well as how to manage foul play for high and dangerous tackles.

In 2021, World Rugby introduced the head contact process into the global game. Players, coaches, medics and match officials came together to devise a clear step-by-step framework that determines whether contact to the head was the result of an unavoidable/avoidable action and what the level of sanction should be, if any at all. This module covers process, giving a clear understanding of how to use it during a game.

In this eLearning course we look at the times where we interact with players prior to the game.

We consider the role of the referee before taking foot onto the field of play and why these roles are important, not only for safety, but to build relationships with players and our interactions with them during the game.

This eLearning course aims to support everyone working with children and young people in rugby union in England, giving a better understanding of the principles of safeguarding to ensure we provide a safe, enjoyable rugby experience for all participants.