RugbySafe
RugbySafe is the RFU’s overarching player safety and wellbeing programme. It puts player welfare at the heart of the game and covers how to organise and manage the game so that it is played in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Anti-Doping
Here are details of RFU Regulation 20 – Anti-Doping.
Here are links to some anti-doping websites:
https://www.ukad.org.uk
https://www.globaldro.com/Home (This is also available as an app for phones)
https://sport.wetestyoutrust.com (For supplements etc.)
Additionally, the RFU contact for anti-doping matter is Rob Sutcliffe – [email protected]
Chris Earl
Chris is the RugbySafe Lead, covering all unions of NLD
Please contact NLD RugbySafe Lead Chris Earl at [email protected]
Communications
All Clubs and Club Safeguarding Officers are encouraged to join the NLD RugbySafe & Safeguarding Community WhatsApp group, to ensure timely and efficient communication and to check that their GMS contact emails are correct.
To join, please contact Chris Earl at [email protected].
RugbySafe meetings for the 2026-27 season:
Teams only – 7.30pm to 8.30pm
- Monday 7 December 2026
- Monday 12 April 2027
Both calls use the same NLD RugbySafe Teams meeting link.
Hybrid – 2pm to 4pm, venues to be confirmed
- Sunday 18 October 2026
- Wednesday 24 February 2027
- Sunday 13 June 2027
A Teams link for each hybrid meeting will follow once the venue is confirmed.
Player Welfare Information
All RugbySafe resources can be found on the England Rugby website via this link: https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare
The new Regulation 9 (Player Safety) can be accessed at: RFU Regulation 9 – Player Safety
England Rugby Learning Platform
The England Rugby Learning Platform can be accessed at: https://englandrugbylearning.csod.com
