Safeguarding

Safeguarding, and making rugby as safe as possible, are the joint responsibility of all involved in the game. Good safeguarding practise must be embedded across all clubs to support the promotion of a proactive approach to safeguarding children and adults in the game. 

Children, who are anyone under the age of 18, must be cared for in the correct manner, as set out in the RFU Safeguarding Children Policy.

Craig Hazzard & Nick Lewis lead on Safeguarding for GRFU and are responsible for championing safeguarding and Rugby’s Core Values throughout GRFU. You can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to contact them.

You will find extensive information, resources, and links on the RFU Safeguarding page, including:

Safeguarding Policy & Club Safeguarding Children Policy Template
Regulation 21
Information for Club Safeguarding Officers
Touring with Children
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Self Audit + GMS how to guide
Sharing concerns
Safer recruitment + volunteer application form
DBS information for Club Safeguarding Officers + DBS information for applicants
Advice for children
Information for parents & Volunteers
Safeguarding courses
RFU Safeguarding Team