The Army Rugby Union Assurance and Safety Policy
Please note as at 23/01/2025 this page information and links are currently under review and will be updated in due course.
General
The Army Rugby Union (ARU) is a Category 1, Risk to Life (RtL) sport sitting within and under the control and direction of Army Sport. The Assurance and Safety of every team (Representative, Corps or Unit) playing rugby union within the Army falls into two categories of direction; to comply with the relevant regulations, guidance of its governing body (RFU) and that of the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
As a National Constituent Body (NCB) of the National Governing Body (NGB) the Rugby Football Union (RFU) itself is regulated by World Rugby (WR) and the ARU must adhere to the guidance of playing rugby union that is stipulated by our governing body the RFU and its governing body WR.
The ARU has a comprehensive assurance process, the following documents should be read and adhered to;
- ARU Fixture Authorisation Process – this document is currently under review for update – 23/01/25
- The Army Rugby Union Safety Management Plan – this document is currently under review for update – 23/01/25
- Army Rugby Union Medical Plan – this document is currently under review for update – 23/01/25
- Army Rugby Union Community Rugby Medical Emergency Action Plan – this document is currently under review for update – 23/01/25
- The Army Rugby Union Medical Team Composition Standard Operating Procedure – to be uploaded on confirmation of the updated Safety Management Plan
- The Army Rugby Union Event Action Plan – to be uploaded on confirmation of the updated Safety Management Plan