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.

We know that prevention is better than cure. RugbySafe provides guidance and resources for all rugby activity organisers on what needs to be in place. We recognise that mental and physical wellbeing go hand in hand with developing a positive player welfare culture and keeping the rugby community healthy.
The RugbySafe Lead for Warwickshire is Ricky Rees – rickyrees475@gmail.com – 07963611715

For details see RFU Player Welfare Programme https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare

The Priorities for season 2024/25 are:
Risk Assessments
To ensure that Clubs complete their Mandatory First Aid Risk Assessment as set out in RFU Regulation 9.3 - Regulation 9 – Player Safety | Rugby Football Union (englandrugby.com)
For a copy of the RFU / Howden First Aid Risk Assessment template please go to England Rugby Insurance Risk Assessment Toolkit
A series of in depth audits will be undertaken in 2025 to validate accuracy of the declarations.

Women & Girls Health Toolkits
To promote the availability of the Women and Girls Health Toolkits produced by the RFU.
Please go to Player Welfare Women & Girls Health and Wellbeing

Player Welfare Research
To contribute to the Research into Injuries being undertaken by the RFU and University of Bath.
https://www.englandrugby.com/run/player-welfare/research