Core Values
Team work
Teamwork is essential to our sport.
· We play selflessly: working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field.
· We speak out if our team or sport is threatened by inappropriate words or actions.
· We take pride in our team, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play.
· We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our lives.
Respect
Respect forms the basis of our sport.
· We hold in high esteem our sport, its values and traditions and earn the respect of others by the way we behave.
· We respect our match officials and accept their decisions.
· We respect opposition players and supporters.
· We value our coaches and those who run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.
Discipline
Strong discipline underpins our sport.
· We ensure that our sport is one of controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest and fair.
· We obey the ‘Laws of the Game’ which ensure an inclusive and exciting global game.
· We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sports and upholds its values.
· We observe the sport’s Laws and regulations and report serious breaches.
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is the foundation rugby union is built upon.
· We uphold the rugby traditions of camaraderie with team mates and opposition.
· We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory and dignified in defeat.
· We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both endeavour and achievement.
· We ensure the wellbeing and development of individual players is central to all rugby activity.
Enjoyment
Enjoyment is the reason we play and support rugby union.
· We encourage players to enjoy training and playing.
· We use our sport to adopt a healthy lifestyle and build life skills.
· We safeguard our young players and help them have fun.
· We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family because it enhances confidence and self esteem.
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