Club Values
A Game that Builds Character
Rugby is a global game for all ages, genders, sizes and backgrounds. It is a sport with distinct values of integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect, up-held and entrenched within the laws of the game. Played in contact and non-contact formats, Rugby is a team sport that delivers significant social and health benefits as well as elite and social competition.
Rugby’s Values
The World Rugby member unions identified integrity, passion, solidarity, discipline and respect as the defining character-building characteristics of rugby. These are now collectively known as the World Rugby values and are incorporated within the World Rugby Playing Charter, a guiding document aimed at preserving rugby’s unique character and ethos both on and off the field of play.
The core values enable participants immediately to understand the character of the games and what makes it distinctive as a sport which is played by people of all shapes and sizes.
Passion
Rugby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment and a sense of belonging to the global rugby family.
Solidarity
Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to life-long friendships, camaraderie, teamwork & loyalty which transcends cultural, geographic, political & religious difference.
Discipline
Discipline is an integral part of the game both on and off the field and is reflected through adherence to the laws, the regulations and rugby’s core values.
Respect
Respect for team-mates, opponents, match officials and all involved in game is paramount. Core values enable participants immediately to understand the character of games & what makes it distinctive as a sport which is played by people of all shapes and sizes.
