2024 Code of Conduct
Everyone deserves to be part of a game that is fun, safe, inclusive and respectful. As a coach, match official, parent, player or volunteer, it is your role to ensure the ARU Code of Conduct is upheld on and off the field.
All Participants in the game must comply with the ARU Code of Conduct which includes:
- Conducting themselves at all times in accordance with Rugby’s values: Passion, Respect, Integrity, Discipline & Teamwork;
- Conducting matches with fairness and honesty;
- Not repeatedly breaching the Laws of the Game relating to Foul Play or Misconduct;
- Not using crude or abusive language or gestures toward others on or off the field, including towards match officials and spectators;
- Not doing anything which is likely to intimidate, offend, insult, humiliate or discriminates anyone else on or off the field especially on the grounds of their religion, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or (dis)ability; and
- Not showing unnecessary dissension or disapproval to anyone about a decision in a game.
PLEASE REMEMBER
- These are kids
- This is a game
- The coaches are volunteers
- The referees are human
- This is not the World Cup
- IT’S THEIR GAME, LET THEM PLAY
Rugby’s Governance and administration of the sport encompasses a wide range of codes and policies around safety and welfare, integrity, inclusion, application and processes including child safety and privacy. See here for Rugby Australia’s Codes and Policies.