THE GOOD PLAYER'S CODE

Players should be encouraged to:

• Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administration in providing 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 player has a right to expect their involvement in rugby to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
• Understand that if an individual or group of players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they should tell an adult either at the Club or School or outside of the game.
• Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parent.
• Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
• Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
• Work equally hard for themselves and their team - both will then benefit.
• Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
• Be a sportsman - win with dignity, lose with grace.
• Play to the iRB Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees' decision even if they appear to make a mistake.
• Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials or spectators is not acceptable.
• Treat all players, as they would like to be treated themselves. Do not interfere with, bully or take advantage of any player.