Education and Training

Everyone involved in rugby has a role to play in making the game enjoyable and above all as safe as possible. Those who hold a coaching position or have a volunteer role providing pitch side care also have a specific responsibility to provide a safe and competent level of care to any injured player.

Rugby is a contact sport and in common with all contact sports, playing the game carries a risk of injury and while serious injuries are rare, those involved will need to be prepared to deal with the full range of incidents that could occur on the training ground or pitch.

The RFU have developed training courses and advice on this subject which are listed below, with further information available from the RFU website. For further information on any of these please contact health@rfu.com.

RFU Sports First Aid Course

http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/FirstAid/CoursesAndGuidelines/RFUSportsFirstAidCourse

RFU Sports First Aid Course Tutor Training

http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/FirstAid/CoursesAndGuidelines/RFUSportsFirstAidCourseTutorTraining.aspx

First Aid Course Guidelines

http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/FirstAid/CoursesAndGuidelines.aspx

First Aid Equipment Guidelines

http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/FirstAid/CoursesAndGuidelines/FirstAidEquipmentGuidelines.aspx

Pitch Side Immediate Trauma Care Course (PSITCC)

http://www.rfu.com/ManagingRugby/FirstAid/CoursesAndGuidelines/PSITCC.aspx