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By Kevin Brown | 19th November 2011

Chesterfield Panthers - Social Networking

NLDRFU have issued a statement regarding the use of club websites and social networking sites.

NLDRFU are keen to make clubs aware that they are responsible for comments and statements made on their websites and social network sites.

Abuse of officials through such media can result in fines being imposed. These can be both monetary and by points deduction. Under RFU Regulation 5.12 the club or the individual could also be brought in front of Disciplinary for bringing the game into disrepute.

If clubs wants to avoid such action it's obviously in their best interests to ensure that this is not something that happens within their club.

NLD haven't indicated whether the release of their statement is in response to actual examples (local or national) or indeed in relation to any particular club or clubs.

Our own club has clear and concise codes of conduct regarding the treatment of opposing players, coaches and spectators and those officials who give up so much of their free time to make it possible for games to take place.

Thanks