Rugby Union Safety
Common Standards
Premiership Rugby Union
The Rugby Union Safety Association (RUSA) was formed in June 2005.
RUSA membership comprises of Safety Officers, Deputy Safety Officers, Safety Advisors and Stadium Managers from Premier Rugby, Championship League and National League One. The aims of the Association are: -
- To maintain and seek to improve safety at Premiership, Championship League and National League One Rugby Union grounds.
- To ensure the performance and training of stewards at all affiliated grounds attains a common, consistent and acceptable standard.
- To liaise with local and central government on issues affecting safety at Rugby Union clubs.
- To enhance the status and develop the expertise of Safety Officers Stadium Managers and safety advisors at affiliated Rugby Union clubs.
- To support members and their clubs to achieve common standards and promote best practices throughout the game by safety requirements and legislation.
There will be a minimum of three meetings per year. One of the three meetings will be held in March and will be designated the Annual General Meeting of the Association. There will be also a minimum of two further committee meetings, which the chairman may designate as open to all members full and /or affiliated.
RUSA provides an excellent forum for debating current issues affecting both stadium management and safety, as well as guest speakers.
It has participated with the RFU, in responding to various legislative proposals affecting the sport and other significant documents such as the Green Guide. Coupled with this the Association has actively contributed to the development of PRL minimum standards document in matters relating to safety.
There are four categories of membership:-
- Full Membership – Current Safety Officers, Stadium Managers and Safety Advisors and their nominated deputies at Premiership, Championship and National League One Rugby Union grounds. (A Safety Advisor is somebody who has attained or is working towards the NVQ Level 4 and is affiliated with an RFU Club)
- Affiliated Membership – At the discretion of the Association, this may be open to those who fall outside the definition of Full Members but whose membership may bring advantages to the Association or the respective member, in terms of Rugby Union Club safety.
- Honorary President – Awarded to a member considered to have given the Association exemplary service.
- Life Member - Awarded to a member considered to have given the Association outstanding service.
Only Full Members are entitled to vote at General Meetings of the Association based on one vote per eligible club.
Please apply for membership via the website apply option and our team will review your application to Join RUSA the association for all your Rugby Safety support
Membership Benefits
Shaun Roberts
Former Chairman
These include:
- Networking
- Document and Information Library
- Interactive Members Forum
- Sharing your expertise
RUSA Login
Safety at Rugby Union grounds
Ensure that Rugby Stadiums are safe for everyone.
The Safety Officer
About RUSA
Membership Benefits
Members Forum
Resources & Guidance
From our News Posts
Safety at rugby grounds is achieved by establishing a balance between good management and good design.
EVERY MOMENT MATTERS
View in browser News | Tickets | Store EVERY MOMENT MATTERSWhat happens when England face the biggest names in world...
SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England v Italy
View in browser News | Tickets | Store ENGLAND HEAD TO ROMEEngland travel to Rome this weekend to take on Italy at the...
OLD GUARD, NEW TRICKS
View in browser News | Tickets | Store OLD GUARD, NEW TRICKSOur dapper friends at Charles Tyrwhitt are big fans of...
About RUSA
RUSA membership comprises of Safety Officers, Deputy Safety Officers, Safety Advisors and Stadium Managers from Premier Rugby, Championship League and National League One
