RugbySafe, supported by Simplyhealth, is the RFU’s overarching player
safety and wellbeing programme. It puts player welfare at the heart of the
game and covers how to organise and manage the game so that it is played
in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Being RugbySafe is the ‘Ultimate RugbySafe’ document. It provides an overview of all the different areas of RugbySafe.
To ensure you provide a safe and enjoyable playing environment, this guidance is deemed best practice. It recommends that clubs and other activity organisers implement these practices and policies where possible.
Guidance and information for clubs and other rugby activity organisers on recommended pitch-side provision for first aid/immediate care provision.
This applies to both training and matches across the different levels and age-groups in the community game.
Information on this role and how clubs can support it. Clubs should identify a Club RugbySafe Lead to ensure the club meets its responsibilities for the welfare of players and it is compliant with Regulation 9.
Each Constituent Body (CB) also has a RugbySafe Lead. This individual leads on improving player safety standards and delivering player welfare projects at CB level. They also support local clubs to increase awareness and understanding of Regulation 9 compliance, RugbySafe and other player welfare topics.
If you are a Club RugbySafe Lead and not in touch with your CB RugbySafe Lead, please contact them.