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RugbySafe

RugbySafe 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.

We know that prevention is better than cure. RugbySafe provides guidance and resources for all rugby activity organisers on what needs to be in place. We recognise that mental and physical wellbeing go hand in hand with developing a positive player welfare culture and keeping the rugby community healthy.

Clubs and all organisers of rugby activities have a responsibility towards the health and safety of players, staff and volunteers. Appropriate measures for training, first aid provision and equipment should be in place to ensure that rugby union is delivered to the highest standards in a safe and enjoyable environment.

The Surrey Rugby RugbySafe Lead is Holly Falconer-Leeds 

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RugbySafe Checklist

All clubs, schools, colleges, universities and other rugby activity organisers, should work towards the following 10 Steps to Being RugbySafe:

RFU RUGBYSAFE CHECKLIST

1. Have a Club RugbySafe Lead in place, who is in contact with the CB RugbySafe Lead, Holly Falconer-Leeds This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

CB RugbySafe Lead - Holly Falconer Leeds

2. Take a club’s RugbySafe responsibilities seriously and meet the Regulation 9 requirements

REGULATION 9 REQUIREMENTS

3. Complete and regularly update the RugbySafe & Player Welfare GMS Page

4. Complete and record a first aid specific risk assessment to determine the appropriate level first aid provision required for training, matches and other rugby activity.

HOWDEN RISK ASSESMENT TOOL

5. Complete and share a Medical Emergency Action Plan.

MEDICAL EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN TEMPLATE

6. Ensure suitable First Aid and/or Immediate Care provision, facilities and equipment are in place for all Training & Matches

PITCH SIDE FIRST AID AND IMMEDIATE CARE

7. Integrate Activate (the RFU’s Injury Prevention Exercise Programme) into all training sessions and match preparations

ACTIVATE

8. Have procedures in place for the recording and reporting of injuries and incidents and know what an RFU Reportable Event is.

RFU REPORTABLE EVENT FORM

9. Have a process in place for coaches, referees, players and parents to complete the HEADCASE concussion online module.

HEADCASE E-LEARNING

10. Create a kinder culture and promote positive wellbeing within the club.

KEEP YOUR BOOTS ON!