rugbysafe
RugbySafe is the RFU’s overarching player safety and wellbeing programme, putting player welfare at the heart of the game and covering how the game should be organised and managed to ensure that rugby is played in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Contacts
player welfare
The link below will take you to the RFU Player Welfare website
The SRFU Website provides direct links to the Key Topics relating to Player Welfare
being rugbysafe
Being RugbySafe provides a comprehensive overview of all aspect of Player Welfare. Many of the references and guidelines in the document will take you directly to related website pages and/or pdf documents.
rugbysafe checklist
The RugbySafe Checklist provides information on the '10 Steps to Being Rugby Safe' including information on the roles and responsibilites of clubs.
rugby first aid & immediate care
Introduction to the provision of Pitchside
First Aid & Immediate Care.
An overview of the standards and guidelines for the provision of Pitchside First Aid & Immediate Care for all Age Grade and Adult Training Sessions , Matches, Tournaments and Festivals,
player welfare courses
Information on the range of Player Welfare Courses that are available to coaches, referees and volunteers including:
- HEADCASE
- Activate
- First Aid & Immediate Care Training
- PHICIS Level 2 & 3 Courses
Includes links to the RFU Course Finder
headcase
Guidance on how to recognise and deal with suspected cases of Concussion and manage the Graduated Return to Activity and Sport protocols including:
- HEADCASE Guidance
- HEADCASE e-Learning
- HEADCASE Resources
- Concussion Recognition Tools
- UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport.
- Other Information & Resources from World Rugby and the NHS.
proactive
The Proactive App assists clubs with injury and incident reporting and other elements of their player welfare responsibilities including:
- Incident Reporting
- Dynamic Risk Assessments
- Pre-session Checks
- Medical Emergency Action Plan Templates
- Concussion Tracker
- Integrated RFU Reportable Event Form
risk assessments
Regulation 9 requires clubs to complete an
Annual First Aid Risk Assessment.
To suppport clubs the RFU have worked with Howden, the RFU insurance provider, to produce a tool that can used by clubs to produce their
Annual First Aid Risk Assessment.
Once a club has completed their First Aid Risk Assessment, they must make sure to update the club's player welfare section on GMS
medical emergency plans
Guidance on how to produce a Medical Emergency Action Plan and how to communicate it to key stakeholders (e.g. Coaches, First Aiders and Volunteers)
activate
Information on Activate the RFU's injury prevention exercise programme that can be integrated into training sessions and pre-match warm up sessions
women & girls health and wellbeing
Providing access to the Womens and Girls Health & Wellbeing Resources covering aspects of health which female rugby players and their coaches should consider when planning to take part in rugby related activities
role of the club rugbysafe lead
Information on the roles and responsibilites of the Club RugbySafe Lead
rugbysafe guides, forms & templates
Providing access to information on:
- Section 1: Clothing & Equipment
- Section 2: First Aid Provision: Facilities, Equipment, Treatment & Waste Disposal.
- Section 3: Medical Conditions & Guidance
- Section 4: Forms & Templates
- Section 5: Useful Links
