The Good Players' Code

Young 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 YOUNG 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 a manner that is acceptable, then they have a right to tell an adult either at the rugby club or outside of the game.

IN RUGBY UNION, AS A YOUNG PLAYER, YOU SHOULD:

• 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.