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Acknowledgements
A number of people have contributed to the development of the Rugby Ready resources over the las ... l team: Mark Harrington (World Rugby), Jock Peggie (World Rugby) and Adam Pearson (Sport Development) Original Authoring team: Steve Aboud (IRFU), Andy Henderson (Scottish Rugby), Will Feebery (RFU), and Brian O’Shea (IRB Trainer, Australia). Thanks to Leinster Rugby Academy, Dr Conor McCarth
Overview
We’ll start with some background information on World Rugby. If you are training to commission matches at non-World Rugby tournaments, feel free to skip this section and move on to “The Match Commissioner”. Nothing in this section will appear in the exam. World Rugby World Rugby was founded in 1886 as The International Rugby Board (IRB). With its headquarters in Dublin, World Rugby is the worl
Chapter 2 - Standard Safe approach to injury on the field of play
Aims of this chapter To introduce a system of assessment for the injured Rugby player. Initial primary survey Secondary survey Transfer to definitive care
Apply to become an agent
Prospective Agents must provide the following documentation which will be reviewed by World Rugby: Minimum of two references from work/rugby/sport/community Personal details: Name, address, emai ... d Keep Rugby Onside certificate. Keep Rugby Onside is a short and free to complete World Rugby cours ... d to upload a copy of your Certificate of Completion as World Rugby will confirm this as par
Introduction to Leadership and Management
World Rugby’s Administrator Academy programme is aimed at the leadership of developing member ... urpose of this module is to strengthen the game by improving rugby organisations through people, whilst ensuring that the game remains true to its values. It provides an entry level to the World Rugby Administrators Academy thereby: Strengthening the Game by improving rugby organisations through
Further information
Congratulations on completing the World Rugby First Aid In Rugby on-line programme. We hope yo ... e Level 1 course, please contact your Regional Training Manager. Rugby Europe Isabel Grondi ... [email protected] Rugby Americas North Isabel Grondin - [email protected] Scott Harland - [email protected] Sudamérica Rugby Joseph Kalanzi - [email protected] Marti
RugbyReady
Everybody involved in organising and playing Rugby has a duty of care in relation to the players. The Rugby Ready programme is intended to raise awareness of good practice and help stakeholders manage the inherent risks of a contact sport by putting appropriate safeguards in place. WHY is Rugby Ready necessary? Rugby Union is a game played by two teams of 7, 10 or 15 players that physicall
Introduction
Medical Protocols for Match Day Medical Staff Welcome to the World Rugby Concussion Management Rugby Team Doctor’s online resource. This resource has been developed to provide Rugby Team Doctor ... m is to outline the responsibilities of medical staff in Rugby by referencing current World Rugby Law ... e of the World Rugby Head Injury Assessment tool and process. At the end of each chapter, you will be aske
The Game
The World Rugby Charter A Game which started out as a simple pastime has been transforme ... e created and complex strategies devised. Rugby Union, in common with any activity which attract ... g of the Game and its ancillary support, Rugby embraces a number of social and emotional concept ... e that Rugby maintains its unique character both on and off the field. The Charter covers the basi
Adhering to Terms of Participation (TOP)
s before attending a pinnacle event. These may include the World Rugby Anti-Doping e-learning education programme Keep Rugby Clean and the Keep Rugby Onside anti-corruption and betting educatio ... s for medical personnel: World Rugby Tournaments and/or Matches All pitch-side / field of pla ... g World Rugby online education modules: Concussion Management for Match Day Medical Staff using the HI
Acknowledgements
World Rugby would like thank the following for their contributions in developing this module: Alison Hughes - Sports Management and Consultancy Sue O'Connor, Competitions Operations Manager - Women's XV's, World Rugby) Jean Casey Gemma Crowley Danika Charlton.
Effective Preparation
Participation in any sport has an associated injury risk, with rugby being no different. However, there are several ways in which we can prepare female players to reduce the risk factors associated with rugby through effective preparation. There are two main elements that we will share here for consideration: Contact Preparation Landing Mechanics.
Recap and next steps as a Referee
T1 Rugby is a perfect entry point for new referees to come into the game. It teaches you fundamental aspects of the game of rugby union. If you want to progress to referee the contact game (7’s / 15’s) please take a look at World Rugby’s Match Official courses or contact your local Union for local courses.
Tournament Manager Programme
The Tournament Manager programme aims to develop Tournament Managers for various competitions, such as, those run by National Federations, Regional Associations and other competition owners through completion of online learning and a subsequent competency-based training programme. This online Tournament Manager training resource is a pre-requisite for the in-person course, and may
Acknowledgements
Special thanks the International Rugby Player’s Association, Dr Ella McCabe and Dr Araba Chintoh’ for their input into the development of this mental health education module.
Concussion Management for Match Day Medical Staff using the HIA Protocol
This resource has been developed to provide Match Day Medical Staff with an understanding of the role of the Match Day Doctor and of the implementation of the Head Injury Assessment process. Concussion is an issue that affects all sports and it is important that everyone in Rugby recognises the symptoms of concussion and removes from playing or training any player with clear or suspected symptoms.
Concussion Management for Doctors and Health Care Professionals
This resource is designed for doctors and healthcare professionals who want to better understand concussion for situations where an athlete presents with a head injury. Concussion is an issue that affects all sports and it is important that everyone in Rugby recognises the symptoms of concussion and removes from playing or training any player with clear or suspected symptoms.
Values of the Game
INTEGRITY Integrity is central to the fabric of the Game and is generated through honesty and fair play PASSION Rugby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the Game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment and a sense of belonging to the global Rugby family SOLIDARITY Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to lifelong friendships, camaraderie, teamwork and loyalt
Coaching Children
Good coaches should be able to develop their players’ technical, tactical, mental, movement, physical, and lifestyle capabilities. This resource provides guidance to help you to do so. Introducing ... ent. Young players are the future guardians of the game and will be the next generation of players, fans, officials, and volunteers who keep the traditions of the game alive.As a result, it is vital that
Module summary
This module introduced the concept of integrated conditioning and how it can make training more specific to game demands. Small-sided games, game-related high-intensity interval training and rugby-specific circuits were presented as training methods that the coach can use to achieve a rugb ... h to design and implement a rugby-specific conditioning programme with their players. This shoul
Full Baseline
This is the World Rugby full baseline test. The baseline will be compared to the standardized normal data set of World Rugby. If any modes fall outside the reference ranges, a retest of the abnormal modes will be needed. The modes included in the World Rugby baseline are symptoms, immediate memory, concentration, balance, and delayed recall. After creating the baseline, it will serv
Law Clarifications
If a World Rugby member union is unable to clarify an aspect of law it may submit a request for a formal clarification in law to the World Rugby designated members. This section contains all such requests for clarifications issued since 2018 when the laws of rugby were restructured and simplified. On occasions, clarifications in law will result in a law amendment. The pre-2018 Clarification
Additional Resources
Inclusive Coaching Resources Rugby prides itself as a sport for all. Along with core values such as respect and solidarity, we must always strive for diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the g ... n what diversity and inclusion means in a World Rugby context, ways to understand, foster and promote it, and examples of what other rugby stakeholders are doing Coach for All – a free coaching reso
Acknowledgements and recommended further reading
d guidance and resources Contact Load guidance and resources World Rugby recommends all stakeholder ... y was developed in collaboration with Richie Gray of GSI Performance. World Rugby would like to thank the following for their assistance in the production of this resource: Scottish Rugby Daniel Stewarts and Melville College, Edinburgh George Watsons College, Edinburgh West of Scotland Women’s Rugb
Activate’s position in World Rugby’s training and education portfolio
y included in Conditioning for Rugby (Level 1), Coaching Fifteens (Level 1), or Coaching Sevens (Level ... n): the short 30-minute workshop can be delivered within Rugby Ready or First Aid in Rugby course ... e workshop can be delivered within Rugby Ready or First Aid in Rugby courses.
Epidemiology
y of these are caused by road traffic collisions (36%) and falls, with 0.5% resulting from rugby (rugby union and rugby league). In England there are on average 3-4 players a year who suffer a spinal cord injury resulting in permanent disability. The risk of catastrophic spinal cord injury in rugby union compare ... k of Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injury in Rugby Union (reproduced with permission from Dr C Fulle
Epidemiology
y of these are caused by road traffic collisions (36%) and falls, with 0.5% resulting from rugby (rugby union and rugby league). In England there are on average 3-4 players a year who suffer a spinal cord injury resulting in permanent disability. The risk of catastrophic spinal cord injury in rugby union compare ... k of Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injury in Rugby Union (reproduced with permission from Dr C Fulle
Trainer and Master Trainer
Auditees are advised to upload suitable delivery footage which meets as many of the Educator competencies as possible. The following documents will be useful when reviewing a QA video submission: World Rugby Educator Transcript (EN) Formateur De World Rugby Transcript (FR) Educador De World Rugb ... w: World Rugby Passport - World Rugby Passport. User information for Union Training Manager
Medical Education Equivalence
Mapping the equivalence of pitch side medical care education courses At a meeting of the World Rugby Pitch Side Care Working Group in November 2016 it was agreed that a mapping exercise against th ... uropean Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE) were commissioned by World Rugby to carry out t ... those courses are being put forward for consideration of equivalency to the three levels within t
1. Governance and Management
Most rugby organisations throughout the world are constituted as not-for-profit organisation ... s and any commercial opportunities that may arise for investment in the sport. Some examples of rugby organisations are as follows: Educational establishments, Rugby Clubs, Provincial Rugby Unions, National Rugby Unions, Regional Associations and World Rugby. There are also rugby event organisers, e.
Myth busters
y and adjusted in-line with usage levels. "Only community level rugby will be played on our fiel ... y rugby all the way through to international rugby, assuming dimensions and other considerations mak ... t field size and World Rugby require that even the smallest training areas used for contact rugb ... d for any form of rugby but will not receive a World Rugby certificate. World Rugby strongly recommen
Concussion Management for the General Public
Welcome to the World Rugby Concussion Management for the General Public online resource. World Rugby takes Player Welfare very seriously and played a central role in the development of Consensus Statements on Concussion in Sport on which the World Rugby Concussion Guidance for the General Publi ... d in Rugby - players, coaches, parents, teachers, match officials, spectators, and anyone else with a rol
Clarification 8-2002
Ruling in Law by the Designated Members of the Rugby CommitteeClarification8-2002Union / HP Ref ManagerRugby CanadaLaw Reference20Date2002-10-29Request The Canadian Rugby Union has requested a Ruling with regard to the following question: "At the Canadian Women's Championships in Winnipe ... g of the designated members of the Rugby Committee Locks in the scrum must have their heads between the hip
Resources
View this section to gain access to supporting resource materials. All Accredited Agents are bound by all World Rugby Regulations Relating to the Game and all relevant local laws. World Rugby Regulation 5 regulates the behaviour of all Approved Agents and includes a binding Code of Conduct. It can be found here. --------------- The Agents Exam will focus on World Rugby Regulation
Optimising Nutrition
ample - lots of healthy whole foods can be substituted for your supplements. Supplements won’t fix a bad diet. Get your nutrition right first. Go to Food for Rugby for more ideas. You’ll find the link in the Toolkit. Nutrition information reproduced with the kind assistance of the Rugby Football Union from its ‘Food for Rugby’ site.
Specificity
Conditioning training in rugby can be done in many ways. As we are training with a vie ... n for rugby. Aerobic fitness is important for promoting faster recovery between intense maxima ... n, 1994). Game related high intensity interval training (GRHITT), small-sided games and rugby-specific circuit training are popular conditioning training methods used in rugby which can develo
The Match Commissioner
s in the organisation of each match. In the case of World Rugby tournaments, the Match Commissioner will be put in place by World Rugby and will therefore be a World Rugby Official. In the cas ... n. Key skills and attributesAbility to manage Rugby events and tournamentsExcellent verba
Weather conditions
l of information available to event/competition organisers or match officials. World Rugby publishes a Lightning Guideline on its Player Welfare web site. View the World Rugby Lightning Guideline Heat guideline Exercising in extreme environments is known to be associated with medical complications. World Rugby publishes a Heat Guideline on its Player Welfare web site. View the World Rugby Heat Guideline
Chapter 6 - Breathing assessment and chest injuries
Aims of this chapterAppreciate that Rugby players are breathless due to activity as well as serious injury.Understand signs of normal or abnormal breathing.Understand chest wall and lung injuries.Understand abnormal breathing can be related to cardiac arrest or internal bleeding.
Slings and supports
Painful injuries to the upper limb where the player is reluctant to move can simply be supported by folding the Rugby shirt back up on itself and tucking the injured arm into it.This supports the wrist, the forearm, the elbow and the shoulder.