Keep Your Boots On!
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.
11. Women & Girls Healthcare
The Women and Girls Health and Welfare toolkits are a range of resources covering aspects of health which female rugby athletes and their coaches should consider when planning to take part in any rugby related activity.
The toolkits provide information on these topics as well as helpful tips and guides for individuals to manage their health alongside the physical demands of rugby.
1. Menstrual Health
A toolkit providing information for rugby athletes, coaches and support staff about the menstrual cycle and its potential influence on training.
2. Breast Health
Provides information on breast health considerations when participating in rugby activities. This toolkit includes a sports bra fitting guide to help athletes make the correct choice of bra for them.
3. Pelvic Health
Information on pelvic health, how it can be impacted by exercise and tips on how to maintain it.
4. Menopause Health
This toolkit provides information on what Menopause can look like for an individual and what to think about within an athletes training to support them.
5. Puberty
A toolkit which discusses the journey through puberty and what an athlete can do to look after themselves during this phase of their development
Webinars
Contains resources from our Women and Girls health webinars and presentations.