RugbySafe, supported by Simplyhealth, is the RFU’s overarching player
safety and wellbeing programme. It puts player welfare at the heart of the
game and covers how to organise and manage the game so that it is played
in a safe and enjoyable manner.
An introduction and overview of what clubs and other rugby activity providers are required to have in place and can do to provide best practice first aid / immediate are provision.
An overview of the first aid /immediate care provision standards and guidelines including for Age Grade rugby, Adult rugby, ERDPP and CB Representative rugby, and Tournaments and Festivals.
Additional information on the role of an Emergency First Aider (EFA) and Immediate Care Practitioner (ICP) in rugby.
Provides information on first aid training including the Emergency First Aid in Rugby Union (EFARU) course, and other relevant qualifications that are accepted and recognised for EFAs covering rugby activity.
EFARU Course Details for 2023-24 season:
Duration: One Day (6.5 hours) or Split Course (2 x 3 hours)
Price: £55 per person
Minimum Learner Age: 18 years old
A club, school, college or university can organise an EFARU course. To do so, visit
the EFARU tutor map and following the process within the EFARU course booking chart.
To attend the course, an e-learning pre-course module must be completed.
To run a course a min. of 8 learners is required, with a max. of 12. Where clubs don’t have the min. numbers, the course can be opened up to other clubs/members of the public.
Visit the England Rugby Course Booking Page for available places.
Additional information on Healthcare Professionals including training requirements, roles and responsibilities and insurance.
We have teamed up with Firstaid4sport to create an RFU landing page containing all the kits and
refills your clubs will need to ensure they can provide first aid support at training and pitch side on
match day.
London Hearts is an England wide charity and one of the leading heart charities in the UK for placing defibrillators in communities and delivering CPR and defibrillator training. Working with England Rugby, London Hearts can support clubs, provide guidance on the purchase of defibrillators for rugby clubs who don’t currently already have this lifesaving equipment. It also provides support to clubs who already have a defibrillator on site. With every package, London Hearts provides an online CPR and defibrillator training video and ongoing support, including advice on purchasing and maintenance of an AED unit.
London Hearts has internal funding available of up to £300 per England Rugby Club, and can assist you in finding additional funding that may be available for clubs.
For more information please visit the dedicated London Hearts page.