Governance
RFU Rules & Regulations
Regulations
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is the international regulating board for rugby. The RFU has established several rules and regulations governing rugby activities. The rules cover a wide range of aspects, including;
- Competition structure
- Minimum standards criteria
- Anti-doping
RFU regulations are revised regularly.
RFU Competition Regulations
RFU’s competition regulations provide the framework for rugby competitions’ structure, conduct, and fairness.
You can access the RFU Competitions Regulations here.
Minimum Standards Criteria
The Minimum Standards Criteria ensure rugby clubs have suitable facilities to protect player safety and provide a quality and safe environment for spectators.
Click here to access the Minimum Standards Criteria.
Anti-Doping
Anti-Doping
Doping is when a player uses prohibited substances or methods to gain an unfair game advantage. Doping is unethical and goes against the principles of sportsmanship and fair play. The RFU condemns doping, stating that the behavior is contrary to the core values of rugby and harmful to the health of players. The RFU has implemented anti-doping efforts to maintain the integrity of the game of rugby and protect the well-being of players.
Illicit Drugs Program
The focus of the Illicit Drugs Program is on certain illicit drugs that can be abused in a social setting. The program comprises education, testing and sanctioning, and counseling/treatment. The foundation of the RFU Illicit Drugs Program lies in the Illicit Drugs Policy. Under the Policy, a player can be suspended, and the issue made public after a second positive test.
Rights and Responsibilities
The following are some of the general rights and responsibilities players have in relation to anti-doping;
- Being informed of their rights and responsibilities in relation to anti-doping
- Being educated about the Anti-Doping Rules, policies and practices
- Abiding by the Anti-Doping Rules, policies, and practices
- Consenting to and participating in anti-doping testing as required
- Cooperating in any doping investigations when asked to do so
Anti-Doping Program
RFU’s anti-doping provisions are in line with the World Anti-Doping Agency Code. Rugby players need to familiarize themselves with the provisions under the WADA Code to ensure compliance.
Anti-Doping Rule Violations
The following are the eleven Anti-Doping Rule Violations;
- Presence of a prohibited substance
- Using or trying to use a prohibited substance or method
- Dodging, declining, or not submitting to sample collection
- Not providing accurate whereabouts information
- Tampering or attempted tampering
- Possession of prohibited substances or methods
- Trafficking or trying to traffic prohibited substances or methods
- Administration or attempted administration
- Complicity
- Prohibited association
- Discouraging someone against reporting or retaliating against someone for reporting
Discipline
Discipline
One of rugby’s core values is discipline. The RFU has a disciplinary process for penalizing players who engage in foul play or misconduct.
Disciplinary Decisions
Before making a decision, the Disciplinary Panel assesses the player’s actions. A decision is based on several factors, including whether the player’s actions were intentional or reckless, whether the player injured anyone, and whether the player’s actions affected the relevant match. Any disciplinary decisions the RFU Disciplinary Panels make are published on the RFU website.
Disciplinary Panel
A disciplinary panel comprises people with rugby, legal, or other relevant backgrounds. Panels are usually independent of the clubs involved in the disciplinary proceedings to ensure impartiality.
KRU Rules & Regulations
KRU Rules & Regulations
The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) is the national governing body for rugby. The KRU has established safety guidelines for rugby teams and tournaments to ensure players and all participants’ welfare around Kenya rugby-sanctioned events. The following are some of the rules and regulations that have been in place by the KRU:
- All players in any game tournament or event must be registered with Kenya Rugby
- Teams must comply with applicable edibility rules
- Coaches must meet specific requirements and be properly registered
- Tournament organizers are required to submit a list of participating teams weeks before the event date
- Games must be officiated by a registered, Level 1 and higher Certified referee
Responsibilities
All Rugby Bodies, Associations, Unions, Clubs and Persons MUST, among many other things,
- Ensure the game is conducted and played in accordance with sporting behavior and discipline
- Ensure the spirit of the laws of the game are upheld
- Refrain from repeatedly disobeying the laws of the game
- Accept the authority and decisions of referees, match officials, touch judges, and other rugby disciplinary bodies
- Avoid engaging in any conduct that impairs public confidence in the honesty and orderliness of the game
- Shall not violate the anti-doping rules and regulations as defined in the World Rugby’s Anti-Doping Regulation 21
- Shall not insult, intimidate, offend, or discriminate against any person based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic origin, and sexual orientation.
Discipline
The Kenya Rugby Union strongly condemns any form of indiscipline, including, but not limited to;
- Foul play
- Violence and fighting
- Verbal abuse
- Offside play
- Misconduct towards officials
- Doping
Any disciplinary decisions the KRU makes are published on the KRU website.
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