RFU The Good Players’ Code

Players should recognise that many people in Rugby Union are working to provide a safe and enjoyable game in which they can develop both as a player and as an individual.

IN RUGBY UNION, AS A PLAYER, YOU MUST:

Play because you want to do so, not to please coaches or parents
Remember skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
Be attentive at all training/coaching sessions.
Work equally hard for yourself and your team and both will then benefit.
Recognise good play by ALL players on your team and by your opponents
Be a sportsman – win or lose
Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all the referee’s decisions.
Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team-mates, opponents, or match officials IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.

IN RUGBY UNION, PLAYERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO:

Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing them with the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.

Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and team-mates.
Recognise that every young player has a right to expect their involvements in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
Understand that if an individual or group of young players feel that they are not being treated in an acceptable
manner, then they have a right to tell an adult at the rugby club or outside of the game.