Under the IRB Laws of the Game, if either team has objections about the ground they must tell the referee before the match starts. The referee must not start the match if he believes that the pitch is unfit to play and therefore potentially dangerous. Read More »
The RFU is committed to promoting the principles of sports equity amongst all affiliated clubs and schools: Read More »
Introduction
The following is intended to be the procedure to be followed in the event of a serious injury on the pitch, and to provide guidance on some of the issues which may arise following such an injury.
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A TIMELY REMINDER ON WHAT THE RFU REGULATIONS SAY
There have been three confirmed cases so far this season (08/09) of underage players playing in games of adult rugby. In one case the young player concerned was, unfortunately, injured and taken to hospital. The RFU regulations around this issue are very clear and are there to ensure the medical and emotional safety of all concerned as well as to protect club management committees.
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Please be aware at this stage of the following information regarding people working with Children, this will clearly have a major impact on our clubs and County teams when in force.
1. Changes to CRB & Vetting of Adults Working with Young People in Rugby Union” – please read carefully (from Nic Scott)
As some of you will already know, or may have already been asked about, the ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) legislation will come into force over the next 12 months. It is likely that ‘sport’ will have to start to implement the ‘membership” scheme from autumn 2008.
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