Players should recognise that many people in Rugby Union are working to provide a safe and enjoyable game in which they can develop both as a player and as an individual.

In Rugby Union players are encouraged to:
•Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, match officials and administrators in providing them with the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the rugby environment.
•Understand the values of loyalty and commitment to team-mates.
•Recognise that every 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 players feel that they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they have a right to raise this issue.
In Rugby Union, as a player, you should:
•Play because you want to do so, remembering skill development, fitness, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
•Be attentive at all training/coaching sessions.
•Work equally hard for yourself and your team and both will then benefit.
•Recognise good play by ALL players on your team and by your opponents.
•Be a good sport - win or lose.
•Play to the laws of the game and accept, without question, all the referee's decisions.
•Control your emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team-mates, opponents, or match officials IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
•Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player.

The Good Spectator’s Code

In Rugby Union we welcome spectators on our touchlines who embrace the ethos of the game as one of FUN, ENJOYMENT, FITNESS and SKILL DEVELOPMENT.

In Rugby Union spectators are encouraged to:
•Act as positive supporters of all players and the club.
•Respect the rugby club policy with regard to spectator behaviour.
In Rugby Union spectators should:
•Remember players play sport for their enjoyment not yours.
•Acknowledge good individual and team performance from all players irrespective of which team they play for.
•Respect match official's decisions. Remember, they are volunteers providing an opportunity for players to play rugby.
•NEVER VERBALLY ABUSE PLAYERS, MATCH OFFICIALS, FELLOW SPECTATORS OR COACHES.
•Acknowledge effort and good performance rather than the "win at all costs" ethic.
•Condemn bad language, rude behaviour and violence.
•Encourage all players irrespective of their ability – never ridicule any individual player, regardless of the team they play for.
•Remember - It's only a game!