Players are encouraged to:

Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, parents, match officials and administrators in providing the opportunity for them to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.

Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to adults and teammates.

Recognise that every young 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 young players feel that they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they have the right to tell an adult either at the rugby club or outside of the game. 

Players should:

Play because they want to do so, not to please coaches or parents.

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 or lose.

Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all referees’ decisions.

Control their emotions. Verbal and physical abuse of teammates, opponents, or match officials is not acceptable.