STUDENTS' RFU MEMBERSHIP 2023-24
The information below sets out how Higher Education Institution (HEI) Rugby Clubs become members of both the Students’ Rugby Football Union (SRFU) and the Rugby Football Union (RFU) as either voting or non-voting members. Membership to both bodies is required for all student clubs, including those entered into British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS), London Universities Sport Leagues (LUSL) and National Association of Medical Schools (NAMS) Rugby Union competitions (XV & 7s) .
To become an affiliated member of both the SRFU and RFU your HEI and Rugby Club(s) must meet the criteria set out below.
The deadline for affiliation is 22 September 2023.
Joining is a two-step process:
1. Membership Form
Complete this season’s registration form here.
New for this season is confirming adherence to Regulation 9 and the Behaviour Charter. Please read both documents carefully before completing the form.
Please take the time to read the Reg 9 guidance for universities – we hope this clarifies any concerns institutions may have about the requirements for pitchside/ team first aiders. We recognise that universities may have their own practices in place, and want to take a pragmatic approach – The principles are :
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Safety is dictated by a risk assessment and every institution must have a risk assessment which can be produced if requested by us, or a visiting team.
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It is the responsibility of the home team to have EFA cover in place articulated in the risk assessment (this may be staff for example and the EFA identifies how they are reached at the facility).
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If the club are unable to provide evidence of their RA upon request this should be reported to universities@rfu.com. It will not impact the validity of a BUCS fixture.
2. RFU Game Management System
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Update/complete the golden roles on your institution profile. This must include Main Rugby contact, Rugbysafe contact and Hon Sec
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Complete the Rugbysafe & Player welfare tab under organisation profile
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Ensure all university rugby players log into the Game Management System (GMS), ensure that their email is verified, and add their university to their profile. Learn more about the process here.
Looking for more information?
Click here for membership criteria
Click here for FAQs
Click here for GMS Guidance