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THE 2019 RUGBY EUROPE MEN'S UNDER 20 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
THE
   2019 RUGBY EUROPE
MEN’S UNDER 20 EUROPEAN
      CHAMPIONSHIP
            in Portugal (Coimbra)

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

                   Official Partner

                      RUGBY EUROPE
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   Tel: +33 (0) 153 211 522 – Fax: +33 (0) 142 810 027
 Email: u20@rugbyeurope.eu – Web: www.rugbyeurope.eu

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CONTENTS

Welcome from the President                                                                  Page 3

Rugby Europe Contacts                                                                       Page 4

Section 1               Introduction to the Terms of Participation                          Page 5

Section 2               Competition Format and Match Schedule                               Page 7

Section 3               Team Information                                                    Page 8

Section 4               Tournament Rules                                                    Page 12

Section 5               Media Rules                                                         Page 19

Section 6               Commercial Rules                                                    Page 20

Section 7               Medical Arrangements                                                Page 22

Section 8               Anti Doping                                                         Page 27

Section 9               Anti Corruption and Betting                                         Page 31

Section 10              Disciplinary Rules                                                  Page 32

Section 11              Financial Sanctions                                                 Page 41

                        Tournament Official Report Templates                                Page 44

                                 Appendix 1 – Referee Report on Temporary Suspension

                                 Appendix 2 – Asst Referee Report on Temporary Suspension

                                 Appendix 3 – Referee Report on Ordering Off

                                 Appendix 4 – Asst Referee Report on Ordering Off

                                 Appendix 5 – Disciplinary Hearing Summary Report

                                 Appendix 6 – Citing Complaint Form

                                 Appendix 7 – World Rugby Code of Conduct

Section 12              Match Commissioner  Match Official Reviewer Reporting Docs         Page 51

Section 13              Union Participation Agreement                                       Page 56

Section 14              Timeline of Key Dates  Deadlines                                   Page 57

                                 Team Administration Certification Template                 Page 58

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Welcome from the President

Dear Participating Unions,

Welcome to the 2019 Rugby Europe Under 20 European Championship and to these Tournament Terms of Participation.

The Rugby Europe Men’s Under 20 Championship serves to provide high quality international competition at an age which is
crucially important not only to player development but also to ensuring the retention of players, coaches and management within
the system and to qualify the winner of the Championship for the U20 World Rugby Trophy 2019 in Brazil (July 2019).

This year, we are fortunate to have the following competition forming the 2019 Rugby Europe Under 20 Championship

2019 Rugby Europe Championship
30 March - 7 April
Coimbra, Portugal
6 Teams

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Presidents, General Secretaries and staff at the Portugal Rugby Union for their
outstanding and loyal support of Rugby Europe Competitions.

The Organising Committees of each competition are working long and hard to deliver what promises to be an outstanding
competition with excellent facilities, which is focussed very much on ensuring that our young, international players have the
ideal platform from which to demonstrate their skills and use this competition as a stepping stone on their development and
performance pathway to senior level international rugby.

We also wish to offer our sincere thanks to our principal partner, Société Générale, to Rhino for their outstanding support of
Rugby Europe and in particular, this competition.

Please ensure that you communicate early and regularly with the Host Unions and Rugby Europe in order to ensure the best
possible experience.

May I wish all teams and the officials the very best of luck for the Tournament. May you represent your families, your country,
your sport and Rugby Europe to the very best of your ability.

With best wishes

Octavian Morariu
President of Rugby Europe
Member of the International Olympic Committee

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Rugby Europe Staff Contact Details

Championship Competition in Portugal (Coimbra) 30th March to 7th April

Tournament Director                                      Veronika MUEHLHOFER (SWI)
Phone                                                    +41 78 685 02 71
E-mail                                                   ceo@suisserugby.com
Skype

Referee Manager                                          Joel DUME (FFR)
Mobile                                                   +33 6 08 00 08 00
E-mail:                                                  Joel.DUME@ffr.fr
Skype

Match Commissioners                                      Yves BROCHARD (MON)
                                                         Delfim BARREIRA (POR)
                                                         Pavel MYSAK (CZE)

Citing Commissioners / Performance Reviewers             Eddie WALSH (IRFU)
                                                         eddiepwalsh@eircom.net

Not in Coimbra

Impact and Education Programme                                   José, Gorrotxategui
Mobile                                                           +34 638 45 99 00
Email                                                            gir@rugbyeurope.eu
Skype                                                            jmgorrotxateguip
Facebook page                                                    https://www.facebook.com/gireurope
Web                                                              getintorugby.worldrugby.org

Commercial & Marketing Manager / Streaming Officer               Sebastien Faye
Phone                                                            +33 7 86 04 59 47
Email                                                            marketing@rugbyeurope.eu
Skype                                                            Sebastien FAYE Rugby Europe

Tournament Administrator                                         Agathe Montocchio
Phone                                                            +33 6 43 47 93 86
E-mail                                                           u20@rugbyeurope.eu
Skype                                                            live :agathe.rugbyeurope

IT and Web Communications Manager                                Bernard JARGEAC
Phone                                                            +33 6 81 00 73 12
E-mail                                                           communication@rugbyeurope.eu
Skype                                                            belou46

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1.          Introduction

1.1        Terms of Participation

Rugby Europe has been working to provide Terms of Participation that acts as a reference point to all Team Managers and
Officials – a single point of reference for all key Tournament Rules and associated World Rugby Laws and Regulations whilst
attempting to minimise the number of pages in the document.

In order to minimise the size of this document but ensure that Unions have all of the information required to understand and
adhere to all terms, it has been necessary to provide a number of links to key Laws, Regulations and Training Aids as well as
providing links to the forms that you will be required to complete in order to confirm that you are eligible and ready to participate.

Along with these Terms of Participation, we will send you a Player list spreadsheet that includes a number of additional columns,
designed to ensure that you have captured and have all supporting documentation regarding your Players and Management,
as required. Whilst incumbent on Team Managers to retain and have available this information at all times for submission on
request, it will not be necessary to provide all of this documentation in advance.

You will simply need to submit the signed Participation Agreement and the Team Administration Certification.

In signing the Participation Agreement, you agree to all of the Rules and Terms outlined in this document as well as ensuring
that you have referred to the additional documentation provided online and via the ‘links’ provided within these Terms. You must
ensure that you have given your players and management the opportunity to review all documents so they understand the
importance of what they are signing.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Terms of Participation consist of

      1.    This document in its entirety including any links to external sites
      2.    The Team Administration Certification (Spreadsheet), sent with these Terms
      3.    All Rugby Europe Forms provided by link to the Rugby Europe site.
      4.    Documentation produced by the Host Union including Presentations and Team Managers Handbooks

Team Managers Handbook / Presentation
These Terms of Participation will not include details relating to the local Tournament Organisation and Logistics – these will
be provided to you by the Host Union. Team Manager’s Handbooks / Presentations will be sent to you in advance of the
competition and will include details of:

      •     Local Organising Committee Contacts
      •     Liaison Officer Contact Details
      •     Pre-Tournament Meetings
      •     Match Schedules and Match Venues
      •     Medical Support, Facilities and Contact Details

If you have any questions relating to Rugby Europe’s funding of accommodation and / or transport costs, please contact the
Tournament Director at your convenience.

RUGBY EUROPE would like to remind all Unions that all Rugby Europe competitions are played under ALL World Rugby Laws
and Regulations with specific amendments made, as appropriate and highlighted in these Terms where necessary.

http://www.worldrugby.org/regulations

Should you have any questions on the content of these Terms of Participation, please do not hesitate to contact
RUGBY EUROPE at u20@rugbyeurope.eu

1.2         Variations from the Specifications of these Terms of Participation

Rugby Europe reserves the right, at any time (whether before or during the Tournament) to make or vary rules and give
directions as to the conduct of the Tournament, or in respect of matters relating to the Tournament, including the contents of
these Terms of Participation, in accordance with the Participation Agreement. All such rules and directions when made and
communicated are immediately binding upon each Participating Union and each Team Member, and these rules and directions
will be deemed to be included automatically within these Terms of Participation.

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1.3      Definitions & Interpretations

Definitions and Interpretations of all terms used in these Manual are set out via the following link:

http://www.rugbyeurope.eu/sites/default/files/document/141014_coj_bound_by_terms.docx

1.4      Post Tournament Report

All Unions are required to complete a Post Tournament Report and submit to u20@rugbyeurope.eu no later than 14 days
after the completion of the Competition.

A link to fill in post-tournament questionnaire online will be sent the day after teams departure

1.5      Forms for Completion

Teams must complete all forms applicable to your participation in this Competition.

Some forms will require to be submitted in advance and / or at the Team Managers Meeting whilst, others must be retained
by the Team Manager in the event that Rugby Europe needs to see them at any time.

Details of what is required will be stated on each of the forms, all of which can be downloaded via the following link:

For Excel File TAC https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/sites/default/files/document/190208_bj_2019_u20-
u18_kit_xv_tournament_tac.xls

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2.       Competition Format and Schedule

2.1 – Championship Seeding and Schedule

Rugby Europe Under 20 Championship, Portugal (Coimbra)
6 Teams
3 Matches Each
Round Robin Hybrid format

Key Dates
Teams Arrival and Manager’s meeting                                 Saturday 30th March
Round 1                                                             Sunday 31st March
Round 2                                                             Wednesday 3rd April,
Round 3                                                             Saturday 6th April
Departure of Teams                                                  Sunday 7th April

 CHAMPIONSHIP Teams (As Seeded)
 1. Portugal
 2. Spain
 3. Russia
 4. Netherlands
 5. Romania
 6. France – Nouvelle Aquitaine

 Round 1 - 31/03/19                              Round 2 - 03/04/19                            Round 3 - 06/04/19
 M1 : Portugal v France – Nouvelle Aquitaine     M4: Portugal v Netherlands                    M7: Portugal v Spain
 M2: Russia v Spain                              M5: Russia v France – Nouvelle Aquitaine      M8 : Russia v Netherlands
 M3: Romania v Netherlands                       M6: Romania v Spain                           M9: Romania v France –
                                                                                               Nouvelle Aquitaine

Win 4 points, Draw 2 points, Lost 0 point, 1 point offensive bonus +3 tries or 1 point defensive bonus lost by less than 7 points

Full ranking for all teams, 3 games. The qualify country for World Rugby Juniors Trophy will be the country ranked 1 st, or if
France - Nouvelle Aquitaine is ranked 1st, the country immediately ranked after France - Nouvelle Aquitaine,.

Equal number of points at the end of Rounds - Games M1 to M9:
If two teams have same number of points the best ranked will be:
     •    The winner of the game between them
     •    The team scoring the highest number of tries in that particular game
     •    The team scoring the highest number of converted tries in that particular game

If, no winner,
      •   The Union with the BIGGEST difference of points for and points against in all games
      •   The Union scoring the highest number of tries in all games
      •   The team scoring the highest number of converted tries in all games
      •   Toss will be done

If more than two teams have the same number of points the best ranked will be:
     •    The Union with the BIGGEST difference of points for and points against in all games
     •    The Union scoring the highest number of tries in all games
     •    The team scoring the highest number of converted tries in all games

2.3 Awards

The best team ranked out of France – Nouvelle Aquitaine is qualified to WRT Brazil (July 2019).

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2.4 Withdraw of a team before the competition

U20 Competition ranking (Championship) is determined from U18 (N-2 Championship + Trophy) ranking in the framework of
an achieved continuity of participation in the competition. For any reason, if a Country (Team) is withdrawing from the
competition, this Team will be compelled when rejoining the U20 competition to restart at the lower level.
France – Nouvelle Aquitaine is ranked 6th.

3        Team Information

3.1      Tournament Teams

3.1.1    Team Size

The team must consist of 26 players and 4 management, one of whom must be a suitably qualified Physiotherapist or Doctor.
Teams wishing to travel with both may do so as part of their Management Team of 4.

3.2     Composition of Teams
3.2.1 Composition of Teams

It is the responsibility of all Participating Unions that the Composition of their Teams is in accordance with the World Rugby
Laws and Regulations Relating to the Game.

Please refer to the following link:

http://www.worldrugby.org/regulations

It is not the responsibility of the referee, Rugby Europe and Host Union to determine the suitability of trained front row
replacements (and players) or their availability, as this is a team responsibility (managerial staff responsibility).

For 15 a side matches, the game sheet announcement shall be sent electronically to Rugby Europe 24 hours prior the KO and
corrected if necessary no later than one hour prior to the kick-off time of the match

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3.3       Eligibility

3.3.1

It is the responsibility of all Unions to ensure that their players meet all eligibility criteria to participate in Rugby Europe
competitions.

Please refer to http://www.worldrugby.org/regulations for all Eligibility Rules.

Further, Eligibility forms which can be found at
http://www.rugbyeurope.eu/sites/default/files/document/160116_coj_declaration_of_eligibility.docx must be completed in
respect of each Player and retained by the Team Manager for inspection on request by Rugby Europe.

3.4       Administration Days

3.4.1 On the evening preceding the first day of competition at all levels of the Under 20 Competition, the following events
meetings will be held, with attendance of the relevant personnel compulsory. Please note that all international travel must be
arranged to ensure that delegates are available to attend these events no later than 6pm. These events take precedence over
anything else including training for those people involved:

      •   Team Captain’s Photograph
          To publicise the competition, a photograph of all team captains will be taken at famous local landmark.
          Captains will be required to assemble as advised in full home playing kit including jersey, shorts and socks along with
          running shoes (not studs)

      •   Team Managers Meeting
          The purpose of this meeting is for Rugby Europe to reconfirm the Match Schedule along with key rules and regulations
          relating to Age Criteria, Eligibility, Disciplinary, Anti Doping and Technical Matters. Teams will be required to submit
          their final Team Administration Certificate (TAC) in Hard Copy duly signed and stamped, their Participation Agreement
          and any documents relating to players under 20. This file might be sent 48 hours before in electronic format to
          u20@rugbyeurope.eu. Rugby Europe may request copies of additional documentation (such as individual Eligibility
          documents) on a case by case basis
          The Host Union will also provide a presentation on all local Logistics relating to transport, accommodation, ice and
          water, training, legacy initiatives, and all aspects of local Tournament delivery.

          The Tournament Medical Officer will introduce the Medical Team structure, facilities and equipment available and
          provided at the Tournament. He / She will detail how injuries will be managed during match days, the process for
          dealing with players transferred to hospital, payment for medical care and assistance offered for illness and injury
          outside the match venue.

          Team Documents
          Managers of each team must be able to provide legible Player’s passport (picture page) and other documents
          mentioned in TAC in case of necessity during the full tournament days.

Times and locations of all of the above events are to be confirmed in the Team Managers Handbook provided by the Host Union

3.5       Travel & Transport, Accommodation and Meals

3.5.1
For all Rugby Europe competitions Participating Unions are required to be accommodated in the hotels proposed by the Host
Unions at the prices negotiated by the Host Union.

Host Unions are responsible for ensuring that they secure the best possible rates in the level of accommodation appropriate to
the Competition.

Participating Unions may not arrange their own accommodation or attempt to renegotiate the terms agreed between the Host
Union and the Hotels.

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3.6       Schedule of Cost Responsibilities
3.6.1
               SCHEDULE OF COST RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RUGBY EUROPE COMPETITIONS
 PRINCIPLE – Host Unions are solely responsible for all costs of hosting tournaments, less what they receive in the
                        form of subsidies from Participating Unions and Rugby Europe.

      Competition                     Host Union                        Participating Union                Rugby Europe

  Men’s Under         Training Pitches and Facilities during          International Travel to      Partial funding for International
  20                  agreed dates                                    the international            Travel support for Teams
  Championship                                                        airport.                     (Squad size players + staff:
  15 a side           Internal Transport for Teams and RE                                          30) given air distance.
                      Officials.                                      Visa costs for all Team.
                      By internal transport we mean : since the                                    €20 per person per day (8
                      Teams & RE Officials come in an                 Accommodation for            nights) for Accommodation for
                      international airport until they leave from     team and staff :             European Teams towards
                      this international airport.                     Accommodation price          Host Union (Squad size 30
                                                                      paid by the Participating    pers).
                      Tournament Costs including Personnel and        Teams must be minus
                      Insurances                                      the Financial support        For RE Officials (in single
                                                                      sent by Rugby Europe to      room):
                      Post-Match Dinner for all players and RE        the Host Union on behalf
                      Officials                                       of the Participating         RE Officials International
                                                                      Unions.                      Travel
                      Organisation and booking of all
                      accommodation (Teams & RE Officials).           Full board price per         RE Officials Accommodation
                                                                      day per person must be       (Max 10 days).
                      Proposal For Teams :                            between: 45€-65€
                      The Host must propose 2 types of hotels         before deduction of RE       Price per day per person shall
                      and Full board price per day per person         subvention (20 €).           not exceed 90 € - 100 € full
                      must be no more than 75€ before deduction                                    board.
                      of RE subvention (20 €). This cost is for the
                                                                      All costs associated with
                      Participating Unions.                                                        Payable on presentation of the
                                                                      additional Union Officials
                                                                                                   detailed bill from the hotel.
                                                                      inc Team Management
                      Proposal for RE Officials :
                      Price per day per person shall not exceed                                    Tournament Trophy
                                                                      Payment of training
                      90 € - 100 € full board. This is a Rugby
                                                                      facilities outside agreed
                      Europe Cost.
                                                                      ‘Tournament’ dates

                      Participation Medals for all Squad Members
                      for each Team except Gold, Silver and
                      Bronze for First, Second and Third Place.

3.7       Post Match Meal / Post Tournament Banquet

3.7.1 Post Match Meals / Banquets

All Participating Teams in their entirety are required to attend the Post Match / Tournament dinner, hosted by the Host Union

3.7.2 Rugby Europe awards

Rugby Europe shields winners are responsible for engraving (in the same script), keeping and returning in the same condition,
the shields.

3.8       Accreditation

3.8.1     Accreditation

Details to be Provided in the Host Union Tournament Handbook.

3.9       Ticketing

3.9.1     Tickets

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Details to be provided in the Host Union Tournament Handbook

3.10     Balls

The Tournament shall be played with Rhino balls size 5, official ball of the Tournament.
There will be three balls available for each match. Each Team will be provided with 2 Match balls upon arrival at the Manager
meeting which will remain in the possession of the Team. Only official Tournament balls may be used at Match Venues. All
matches will be played with new official match balls.

Teams can order additional balls for training – directly via Rhino Rugby contacts
Rhino and Rugby Europe can not be considered as responsible in case of late or impossible delivery in case of late order.

For further details feel free to contact:

RHINO RUGBY
Reg Clark, Chief Executive
Rhino-Powa Holdings Ltd
114 Power Road, London W4 5PY
Tel: 0208 995 5965
www.rhinorugby.com

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4.         Tournament Rules

4.1        Team size

The official Tournament Team of the Participating Union shall be limited to a maximum of 30 accredited Team Members,
comprising 26 Players and 4 Team Officials.

Teams who intend to bring more than 4 management staff or plan to stay longer than the official Tournament days (9 days)
may do so; however, any and all costs associated with these aforementioned matters will be at the cost of the Participating
Union. All management, whether part of the 4 Team Officials or additional management, must sign the Team Member Consent
Form. In addition, a maximum of four additional staff will be accommodated with the Team and receive Tournament
accreditation with no access to the field of play on match days.

Rugby Europe will provide the previously agreed levels of funding for the accredited numbers as advised above. Any costs
associated with additional Team Management members must be paid in full by the Participating Union in accordance with the
schedules set out by the Host Union.

                        At least one of the Team Officials must be fluent in French or English.

4.2         Specific Regulations

4.2.1 Age Criteria

It is the responsibility of each Participating Union to ensure its Players comply with the World Rugby Age Policy as agreed by
Council on December 18, 2009.

Under 18 Players should not play Elite Adult Rugby unless the following are obtained:
  (a) Written agreement from the Under 18 player in writing to play Elite Adult Rugby and acceptance of any associated risk
      with playing with adults and acceptance of any associated risk with playing adults who may be stronger and more
      physically developed than him/her

      (b) Parental or legal guardian’s consent in writing

    (c) Written confirmation from a medical practitioner with an understanding of the demands of Elite Rugby to whom the player
is known that the player is in a physical condition to play Elite Adult Rugby and that this view is supported by a musculo-skeletal
evaluation and /or other appropriate assessments

   (d) Written agreement from a medical officer with an understanding of the demands of Elite Rugby employed or retained by
the player’s home Union that the player is in a physical condition to play Elite Adult Rugby and that this view is supported by a
musculo-skeletal evaluation and/or other appropriate assessments

    (e) Written confirmation from a coach with an appropriate understanding of the physical attributes required of and the risks
to players in Elite Adult Rugby and to whom the player is known that the player has the requisite skills and experience to play
Elite Adult Rugby

    (f) Such other consents agreements or confirmations (if any) as may be required by the player’s home Union or to comply
with the local jurisdiction.

The Players home Union must keep a full and permanent record of the process undertaken and the consents, confirmations
and agreements sought and obtained in relation to each Under 18 player who plays Elite Adult Rugby.
If required by World Rugby or the organizer of the competition in which the player in question will participate, the home Union
will provide certification or evidence of the process that has been undertaken and the consents, agreements and confirmations
obtained.

Definitions:
Adult Rugby means Rugby played by teams comprising players normally of 18 years of age and older. For the avoidance of
doubt, this includes games played at the under 20 and under 19 levels.

Community/Participant Rugby means Rugby other than Elite Rugby.

Elite Rugby means Rugby played between representative teams of Unions, cross board rugby played between the senior clubs,
provinces, states and other sub-unions or associations of unions and such other rugby within its territory as a union may decide
is Elite Rugby. Elite Adult Rugby is rugby played by teams comprising players normally of 18 years of age and older.
          4.2.1.1 Age Window

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(a) Front Row Players
A front row player is eligible to play in the Tournament if he is born between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 1999
For front row players born after December 31, 1999 (Under 19), see World Rugby Age Policy in Appendix II below.
(b) Positions other than Front Row

A player playing in a position other than the front row is eligible to play in the Tournament if he is born between January 1, 1999
and December 31, 2000.

For those players playing in positions other than front row and who are born after December 31, 1999 (Under 18)

       FRONT ROW
 Born January 1 - December                                                 Can participate
          31 1999
 Born January 1 - December                  Good to play but must complete all documentation listed in Age Policy
          31 2000                                         Appendix II – World Rugby Age Criteria
  Born after December 31                                            Not eligible to play
           2000
    OTHER POSITIONS
 Born January 1 - December                                                 Can participate
          31 1999
 Born January 1 - December                                                 Can participate
          31 2000
  Born after December 31                    Good to play but must complete all documentation listed in Age Policy
           2000                                           Appendix II – World Rugby Age Criteria

The relevant sections of the Team Administration Certification (TAC) should also be completed.

4.2.2 Replacement of injured player

During the Tournament, a front row player that becomes injured can be replaced by another front row player on the “Players
list”. The Participating Union will cover the cost of the travel and the accommodations.

4.2.3 Match Team Sheet

All 26 members of the competition playing squad may be included on the Match Day Team Sheet. Only 23 players from those
26 could play in the match.

If a team nominates 22 players or more it must have at least 6 players who can play in the front row in order that there is
replacement cover for the lose head prop, hooker and tight head prop (under 19 law 3.5 (c)).

4.2.4 Time

Each half of an Under-20 match lasts 40 minutes playing time (10 minutes half time). Play in a match lasts no longer than 80
minutes. After a total of 80 minutes playing time, the referee must not allow extra time to be played in the case of a drawn match
in a knock-out competition.

The Match Referee will be the sole judge of time. In the event that no scoreboard is available or you require an accurate reading
of time, the Team Manager should approach the Match Director who will have the correct time, through the Number 4 official.

4.2.5 Knock-out games - Draw match at full time (Not applicable in 2019)

If after full-time the teams have tied, then the winner shall be determined through the following sequential criteria:

    -    The team to score the most tries in that particular match, if no winner, can be declared then,
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-   The team to score the most converted tries in that particular match, if no winner can be declared then,

-   Penalty shoot-out between the two teams, that penalty shoot-out shall take place as follows:

        (1) All players and Match Officials will remain on the playing enclosure. The referee will call the captains of the
            two Teams to the centre of the pitch and will conduct a coin toss. The winner of the coin toss then may either
            choose which Team kicks first (in which case the loser chooses the end at which all kicks will be taken) or
            choose the end at which all kicks will be taken (in which case the loser chooses which Team kicks first).

        (2) Each team captain must nominate 5 players to participate in the kicking competition. Only the 5 players
            nominated by the Captains and present on the playing enclosure at the time of the completion of the extra
            time may take part in the kicking competition. No injured, substituted or dismissed player may take part at any
            time. The order in which the players kick does not have to be predetermined.

        (3) The Match Officials and Team Members will assemble on the halfway line.
             Team Members must remain behind the halfway line in the side of the playing area not used for the kicking
             competition. No one except the referee, two touch judges and two ball boys/girls is allowed in the part of the
             playing area being used for the competition.

        (4) The five players from each Team will place kick from three different points, all on the 22 metre line, as follows

             First point:       directly in front of the posts
             Second point:      on the 15 metre line on the left hand side facing the posts
             Third point:       on the 15 metre line on the right hand side facing the posts

        (5) The referee will start the competition by calling the first player selected from the Team kicking first to the first
            kicking point. Once the player has taken the kick, the referee calls a player from the opposing Team to kick
            from the same point.

        (6) The next two players (one from each Team) will kick from the second point in
             turn.
             This will continue until all five players from each Team have kicked (the next players kicking respectively from
             the third point, first area and finally the second point), or until one Team is unable to equal the score of the
             other Team within the remaining number of kicks.

        (7) If there are an equal number of successful kicks once each Team has
              completed its five kicks, the competition continues on a “sudden death” basis, following the same order of
              kickers used in the first five kicks.

        (8) The competition will continue two kicks at a time (one from each side), going
             progressively through the three kicking areas stated above (and repeating the process if necessary) until one
             player succeeds with a kick and the player from the other side taking the same kick misses it. Once this
             occurs, the Team of the player who succeeded with the kick will be declared the winner. Each of these
             additional kicks shall be taken by the same 5 players in rotation.

    Throughout the kicking competition:
           a) Once a player has been handed the ball by the referee on the kicking point, he must take the kick within
                one minute. Should he take longer, the referee shall declare the kick void and therefore a miss.

            b)   After each kick, the referee records the number of the player and whether or not the attempt was
                 successful. The Match Commissioner will record the same details on the official Match Report.

            c)   Whether or not a goal is scored from each attempt is the sole decision of the referee, who may at his sole
                 discretion rely on the assistance of his touch judges. The referee’s decision shall be final and binding.

            d)   Once a player has completed their kick, they shall return to stand with their Team behind the halfway line
                 in the side of the playing area not used.

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4.2.6 Replacement of injured player

During the Tournament, a front row player that becomes injured can be replaced by another front row player on the “Players
list”, Costs relating to the arrival of the replacement player and the repatriation of the injured player are to be paid in advance
by Participating Union

4.2.7 Delay, Postponement, Abandonment of Matches

In the interests of the Teams, the commencement of Matches at the scheduled time shall be the first priority in all instances. If
a Team wilfully refuses to play, or wilfully abandons a Match in progress, that Team will score no Match points and its opponent
will be given four Match points as winner of the Match. The Team declared winner will keep its score for and will have no points
scored against. The Team declared loser will keep its points scored against and will have no points scored for. The Tournament
Director and/or the Disputes Committee will decide upon the further participation of the Team in the Tournament which has
refused to play or abandoned a Match in progress.
If a Team has been expelled from the Tournament, for whatever reason, then:
    (a) that Team shall be deemed to have been awarded no pool competition table points and to have scored no tries or points
        in the pool Matches; and
    (b) for the purposes of determining standings in the pool phase, all Match results against such Team shall be deemed null
        and void. This means that all pool competition points awarded in Matches against the expelled Team and tries and points
        scored or conceded in Matches against such Team will not be taken into account in determining standings in the pool
        table.

4.2.8 Match Stopped

In the event of a match being stopped, due to specific conditions, facilities (including but not limited to lighting problems, power
cut, etc…) or inappropriate weather conditions (the decision can only be taken by the match referee World Rugby rule 5.7 (d),
cannot be discussed and has to be applied by the concerned Unions), RUGBY EUROPE Tournament Director will decide
whether the match will be rescheduled or whether the recorded result is the score at the time of the match being stopped.

In the interests of the Teams, the commencement of Matches at the scheduled time shall be the first priority in all instances.
However, in circumstances deemed necessary by Rugby Europe, Matches may need to be delayed, postponed, abandoned,
or cancelled. All decisions in this regard shall be communicated to Teams by the Match Commissioner.
Apart from the wilful abandonment of a Match and subsequent expulsion under point 4.2.8 in the event of a Match having to be
stopped after its commencement under the provisions of the Laws of the Game, then subject to confirmation by the Disputes
Committee, the following procedure shall apply:

   (a) Where a Match has been abandoned either at half-time or at any time in the second half, the result and any points and
       tries scored by each Team in the Match shall stand.

    (b) Where a pool Match has been abandoned during the first half the result shall be declared a draw. In this instance, each
       Team will be awarded two Match points and any points and tries scored will count towards the total points and tries
       scored by each Team in all their pool Matches

4.2.9 Match Commissioners

The Match Commissioner will be a Rugby Europe representative at the Match Venue and will be responsible for matters related
to the playing enclosure, the conduct of the Match and the elements related to Teams in the organization of each Match. Such
responsibilities shall include decisions related to the delay of Matches and implementation of these Terms of Participation and
also disciplinary decisions.

Before, during and after the match, all players, members, directors, officials, officers, members of staff, employees, contractors,
agents and representatives of the Host and Visiting Union must comply with the reasonable instructions of Rugby Europe
commissioner if necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, instructions relating to the teams’ departure from the dressing
rooms.

4.2.10 Citing Commissioners

For Championship, The Tournament Director and Referee Manager will work together to carry out the citing functions. A
Disciplinary Committee will be appointed to deal with any matters arising from incidents of Foul Play or Misconduct.

Please refer to the Disciplinary Rules found at Section 10 if these Terms of Participation.

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4.2.11 CHAMPIONSHIP

            TIMING
                                                         ACTIVITY                                      LOCATION
          (MINUTES)
 - 90 to               Teams arrive and are escorted to changing rooms.                            Dressing Room
 - 60                  Team Manager signs off Final Team Sheet                                     Area
 - 50 to - 40          • Team clothing / equipment check by Match Officials                        Changing Rooms
                       • Match Officials instruction
 - 40                  Coin toss in tunnel. Winning captain must nominate his chosen option:       In tunnel
                       Kick off / Choice of End
 - 30                  Teams warm up on pitch (for the 2nd Match of the day in the Match           Pitch
                       Venues, warm-up time on the pitch may be limited or cancelled in the
                       event that the first Match runs over time)
 - 10                  Both Teams to return to changing room.                                      Changing Rooms
 -8                    1 minute call to each Team                                                  Changing Rooms

 -7                    Teams leave the dressing rooms and line up in the tunnel as directed by     In Tunnel
                       Match Commissioner.
                       Single file – Captain first
 -6                    Teams take to the field                                                     On pitch
                       Teams line up for anthems
 - 5.30                Teams positioned for anthems                                                On pitch
 -5                    Anthem Team A                                                               On pitch
 - 3.30                Anthem Team B                                                               On pitch
                                                   Kick off 1st half
 Half Time             Half Time is 10 minutes whistle to whistle.
 (10 minutes)
                                                 Kick off 2nd half
 After Final Whistle   Flash interviews on the field or in the tunnel (90 seconds) if applicable   Field or Tunnel
 +5                    Player / Coach interviews – Losing Team, if required                        In Dressing
                                                                                                   Room Area
 + 10                  Player / Coach interviews – Winning Team, if required                       In Dressing
                                                                                                   Room Area
 + 15                  Citing Commissioner liaise with the Team Managers to check if they want     In Dressing
                       to report any incident                                                      Room Area
                       Videos of the games will be provided either on a DVD or a USB key

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4.3      Team Kit Specifications

Each Team must provide 2 sets of playing kits of clearly different colours (jerseys).

Each participating union has to send a photo (colour) of the two kits of equipment 1 month before the Tournament to the
u20@rugbyeurope.eu

Players starting each match should be numbered from 1 to 15 and from 16 – 26 in accordance with the World Rugby Numbering
Protocol.

Starting XV
1        -        Loosehead Prop
2        -        Hooker
3        -        Tighthead Prop
4        -        Left Lock
5        -        Right Lock
6        -        Blindside Loose Forward
7        -        Openside Loose Forward
8        -        Number Eight
9        -        Scrum Half
10       -        Fly Half
11       -        Left Wing
12       -        Inside Centre
13       -        Outside Centre
14       -        Right Wing
15       -        Fullback

Replacements
16       -        Hooker
17       -        Loosehead Prop
18       -        Tighthead Prop
19       -        Forward
20       -        Forward
21       -        Scrum Half
22 & 23 -         Backs
24 to 26 -        Various

Tournament marks
Teams are requested to ensure that they display the Rugby Europe logo (the artwork for which has been sent along with the
Tournament Manual) on the upper RIGHT sleeve of each of their home and alternative playing jerseys.

4.4 Standard relating to the use of artificial Rugby Turf (if any)

Technology in the area of artificial playing surfaces has improved over time and artificial playing surfaces are widely used
including in Rugby. World Rugby has produced the World Rugby Artificial Rugby Turf Performance Specification to set a
minimum standard for artificial playing surfaces which may be used in rugby. The World Rugby Artificial Rugby Turf Performance
Specification stipulates the testing and approval procedures which Manufacturers and other entities involved in the installation
of artificial playing surfaces must comply with in order for their products to be approved for use in Rugby. The Game may not
be played on any artificial surface which does not meet the World Rugby Artificial Rugby Turf Performance Specification, the
requirements of Regulation 22 and Law 1 of the Laws of the Game. The World Rugby Artificial Rugby Turf Performance
Specification will be amended over time as technology and research evolves in the area of artificial playing surfaces.

Regulation could be downloaded at http://playerwelfare.worldrugby.org/?documentid=57&language=en

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4.5      Administrative flow of Rugby Europe documents

4.5.1 Team Administrative Certificate: TAC

Each participating Union will receive an Excel file containing several Worksheets, this Excel file will follow each participating
Union during the whole tournament. Only the first worksheet TAC must be totally filled by Union before the competition and
send in electronic format to U20@rugbyeurope.eu at least one week prior the Manager’s Meeting day.
A hard copy of this worksheet signed by President of the Union must be given to the Director of Tournament at the Manager’s
meeting,

24 hours before each game of the tournament, the Team’s Manager must send to U20@rugbyeurope.eu the Tournament Excel
file including the following worksheets: Team Admin Certification, Player List, Team sheets as below … The team sheet
corresponding to the next playing game, with the players selected for the quarter, then semi and finals game, see below.

Each time, this document is send to U20@rugbyeurope.eu, please rename the document as yymmddU20MXcccQuarter as for
example: 180412 U20 M3 RUS Quarter

The Commissioner of each game will therefore prepare the substitution cards (given to Union’s Manager prior to the game)
and the game sheet. After game played, this game sheet and other communication media, will be loaded to
www.rugbyeurope.eu web site.

https://www.rugbyeurope.eu/sites/default/files/document/190208_bj_2019_u20-u18_kit_xv_tournament_tac.xls

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5.       Media Rules

In order to promote the competition to achieve favourable coverage in Local and National, any Team Member, with the approval
of his Team Manager of Participating Union, may communicate with media and provide television, radio or newspaper
interviews, provided always that his comments do not bring the game of Rugby, Rugby Europe or the competition into disrepute.

In order to ensure consistent media management and a balanced Team approach, any request from media for interview, filming
or conference on non-Match days, must be referred to Rugby Europe Communications Department and / or the Tournament
Director in advance for approval.

Unions are responsible for reminding their Players and Management of the World Rugby Code of Conduct and all applicable
rules regarding any comments made on Social Media (eg. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)

5.1      Rugby Europe Communication Department

The Communication Department is responsible for all media and communications related activities (internal and external),
including media operations and services, media management and relations, issues management, public relations and editorial
Services.

Rugby Europe Communication Department will provide Unions with communications tools (Press kits, press releases, logos,
social media details…) to be used during the Tournament.

To achieve a wide and favourable coverage of the Tournament, Unions are asked to provide the Communication Department
with all requested information and materials related to the Team (photo and player list) and the Union (official logo, twitter
accounts, communication contacts).

Unions are asked to collaborate with the Communication Department for the promotion of the Tournament through their own
media and communications platforms.

The Communication Department could be reached by e-mail to communication@rugbyeurope.eu

During competition time, the Communications Department can be reached directly above or via the Tournament Director.

5.2      Mixed Zone or Press Conference Room

Each Competition venue shall have a mixed zone between the pitch and the dressing rooms where accredited press can
interview the players and staff after a game. Each mixed zone should be easily accessible from the dressing rooms, the media
working areas and the media tribune.

Players and coaches shall be available in the mixed zone area.

If it’s not possible to find place for mixed zone, the Press Conference room will be used.

Rugby Europe provides with guidelines for the space layout in accordance with the marketing and commercial agreements.

5.3      Pre Game Press Conference

The Captains and the coaches of both teams will make themselves available. Other players or staff member may also be invited.

5.4      Post-Match Interviews

The Captain, Coach or any significant Player identified by the Communication Department or Commissioner may be required
to attend a television interview immediately after the final whistle of each Match. This interview is usually conducted on the
pitch or in the tunnel.

The above Team personnel may also be required to attend a post-Match interview, five to ten minutes after the final whistle.

Any interviews given by any Team Members within a Match Venue or the Training Venue shall be given only to a duly accredited
media representative or broadcaster.

5.5      Broadcast and streaming of Matches

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Based on the Host Union Agreement, a TV-broadcaster may be appointed for the production of Tournaments. If not, Rugby
Europe may ensure the TV-production of tournaments.

Any TV broadcasters for the tournaments will be designated by Rugby Europe. The participating organizations undertake that
no operator will be allowed to film any images of the tournament without the prior express approval of Rugby Europe.

The Tournament matches will be broadcasted and lived streamed on Rugby Europe TV platform – www.rugbyeurope.tv . Certain
Geographical broadcasting rights may be retained by the broadcaster. Rugby Europe will provide details of broadcast
arrangements one week before the beginning of the Tournament.

If unions are interested in broadcasting through a specific agreement with domestic broadcasters, please contact Rugby Europe
Communication Department – communication@rugbyeurope.eu

Teams wishing to film their matches and those involving other teams must seek permission from the Match Commissioner in
advance of said match. The Match Commissioner will advise Team Analysts of an appropriate place from which to film.
Positional Priority will be given to the analysts from the teams participating in the match.

When a game or competition is broadcast (TV or Internet), Unions and RUGBY EUROPE must receive the recording from the
Host Union, provided to the Match Commissioner and participating Unions immediately after the game is complete.

Replay of games will be available on website : http://www.rugbyeurope.eu/competitions/all-rugby-europe-games

6.       Commercial Rules

6.1      Respect of the Rugby Europe Commercial Rights

Rugby Europe is the exclusive, absolute legal and beneficial owner of the Commercial Rights of the Tournaments. Rugby
Europe is exclusively entitled to exploit, retain and distribute all revenues derived from the exploitation of such Commercial
Rights.
As defined of the Host Union Agreement, some rights may be beneficially returned to the Host Union.

The commercial rules cover all forms of media, including but not limited to print, advertising media, broadcast media, mobile
telephony communications, wireless data services, and any and all internet media.

The commercial rules apply equally to Participating Unions, Teams and Team members.

Each Participating Team is permitted to display its sponsors on their Kit only (Playing and Training Kit). Each Participating Team
undertakes to respect Rugby Europe commercial rules during the competitions.

For information, please contact Rugby Europe at marketing@rugbyeurope.eu

6.2      Competition Marks

Teams play with their own Kit (jerseys, shorts and socks).

Teams are required to display the Rugby Europe logo on the upper left sleeve of their playing jerseys (home and alternative).

The logo of Rugby Europe and of the competition is the ownership of Rugby Europe.

Participating Teams are allowed to use it for the promotion of the competition.

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6.3       Commercial Rights

The perimeter of commercial rights is defined on the website http://www.rugbyeurope.eu

Exploitation of commercial rights in and to the competition :

      -   Media Rights (TV and streaming) :
             o The host union has the sole right to sell and retain revenue from domestic broadcast rights of tournaments.
             o Rugby Europe has the non-exclusive right to sell and retain revenue from domestic streaming rights
             o Rugby Europe has the sole right to sell and retain revenue from overseas broadcast and streaming rights
                  outside the Host Union

      -   Sponsorship rights :
             o Rugby Europe has the priority right to exploit commercial rights, sell and retain revenue from sponsorship
                  rights, Any such partners appointed by Rugby Europe may have the exclusive right to exploit certain
                  commercial rights in and to the competition and matches. Advertising on players’ kit is exempt from this
                  exclusivity.
             o Host union has the right to sell and retain revenue from certain sponsorship rights, in accordance with Rugby
                  Europe marketing policy. All projects must be submitted to Rugby Europe for approval.

Up to date, Rugby Europe’s sponsors for the tournament are :
             o Societé Générale – Bank company – Official partner
             o Rhino – Match ball provider – Official supplier

Commercial partners are permitted to undertake activation activities and promotion in and around the tournament – Such
activities must be submitted to Rugby Europe for approval and integration in operation details.

The Host union shall provide the detailed activations to Rugby Europe for approval for each of its sponsors requested in terms
of visibility, tickets, hospitality and activations.

The Host union shall ensure that it has the appropriate staff in place at all the times of the tournament to regulate the Commercial
Rules. Any attempt to instigate ambush marketing should be dealt with immediately by the Host union and should be notified to
Rugby Europe as soon as possible.

For information, don’t hesitate to contact Rugby Europe at marketing@rugbyeurope.eu

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7.         Medical Arrangements

7.1        Match Venue Medical Facilities

7.1.1
IMPORTANT:
TEAMS MEDCIAL STAFF ARE PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF THEIR PLAYERS AND STAFF.
TEAM MEDICAL STAFF MUST ENSURE THAT THEY MEET THE MATCH DOCTOR THE DAY BEFORE THE MATCH OR
AT THE LATEST, IMMEDIATELY UPON ARRIVAL AT THE STADIUM ON MATCH DAY.
CLEAR AGREEMENT MUST BE REACHED ON THE MATCH DAY PROTOCOLS AND MANAGEMENT OF INJURED
PLAYERS

7.1.2 Rugby Europe prioritises Player Welfare over all aspects of its competitions.

MANAGING CONCUSSION

For all Rugby Europe Competitions, the concussion protocol is not applied.

Please refer to the following link to World Rugby to understand more about the management of Concussion and the need to
‘Recognise and Remove’.

http://www.playerwelfare.worldrugby.org

The following medical facilities will be available at the Match Venue on Match days:

7.1.3      Players and Match Officials
An ambulance or an appropriate room for the use of Players (from both participating Teams) and Match Officials (including
referees and assistant referees) who are injured or ill. Such a facility will include:

      1.    Resuscitation equipment, IV fluid and essential drugs;
      2.    Oxygen and suction;
      3.    Stiff neck collars;
      4.    Standard stretcher, Jordan Frame, Spinal Board or Scoop stretcher;
      5.    Readily available telephone with permanent listing of ambulance, rescue helicopter (where available) and local
             hospital;
      6.    Adequate lighting including wall light for suturing;
      7.    Sink and hand washing facilities;
      8.    Facility for disposal of used needles, syringes and contaminated dressings; and
      9.    Facility for sterilizing instruments.

Access to all such medical facilities will be such that there is unobstructed access for a stretcher from the field of play and ready
access for an ambulance.

The Medical room must be available from 60 minutes before Kick Off.

The game cannot start without ambulance.

All the medical facilities will be checked by the Local Doctor appointed by the host union to make sure that the players’,
officials’ and spectators’ safety is optimal.

7.1.4    Dressing Rooms
A dressing room for each Team participating in the Match which will include reasonable access to a Physiotherapist table and
adequate disposal facilities for the disposal of used needles, syringes and contaminated dressings.

7.1.5    Local Medical care
A local Medical Doctor and / or Rugby Europe will assist the players and staff during the competition

7.2        Medical History

Each Participating Union shall:

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1.     Ensure that its Players are suitably fit to participate in the Tournament and that its Players comply in all respects with
       the medical requirements set out in the Participation Agreement.

2.     Be required to report any injuries sustained during the Tournament to the Match Doctor or Tournament Medical Officer.

3.     Provide medical case notes relating to previous injuries / surgery.

7.3      Medical Fees and Costs

As from 1st of July 2018, Rugby Europe does no longer cover for accidental bodily injury to players
engaging in RE competitions, including :
“body injury occurring during rugby practice at training for and/or attending official RE competitions”
“body injury occurring during journey to attend official RE competitions or trainings to RE competitions”

7.4      Medical Insurance

In respect of World Rugby Regulation, article 23 :

"23.2.1 Unions are responsible for and shall have in place appropriate financial arrangements or
insurance to cover each Player (and/or his Primary Employer as applicable) in respect of losses and
expenses incurred as a result of injury sustained when such Player is on International Duty. Such
financial arrangements and/or insurance cover should include Medical Expenses, loss of Emoluments,
Temporary Total Disablement, Career-Ending Injury and Catastrophic Injury incurred as a result of injury
sustained at the time that the Player is on International Duty."

7.5      Team Doctor

All Team Doctors should be fully registered medical practitioners in the country of their respective Participating nation

Team Doctors and/or Physiotherapists must be aware of any Players who require specialist medical care, egg. Diabetes, and
be able to inform Match Doctors as necessary.

Team Doctors must ensure that Players are aware of the high risk associated with the use of recreational drugs such as cocaine,
ecstasy and caffeine.

Players must be made aware of their duty of care to other Players in relation to skin conditions, such as Herpes Gladiatorum or
scrum pox. This is a highly infective condition. A Player with this condition needs medical advice and must not play while the
rash is present, as he is putting others at risk.

All participating Teams should bring with them a supply of various sizes of (or adjustable) neck collars for use if a Player is
injured during training. Any Team requiring other specialized equipment must inform the Tournament Director well in advance.

Cardiac disorders causing sudden death in sport are numerous but one group, cardiomyopathy can be detected by ECG and
Echocardiography (ECHO). The incidence of cardiomyopathy is 1 in 500. These investigations are justified.

7.6      Role of Medical Team in Case of Injury

The medical Team will only attend to a Player who has been referred by the referee or the Doctor of either Team. The Player is
then under the responsibility of the Match Doctor. This responsibility ends when the Match Doctor considers that the Player is
in a fit state to re-join his Team which he may do either on the pitch or in the dressing rooms, but only once she has informed
the Team Doctor of her team.

1.    All Players with serious injury, head, neck, back or lower limb injuries should be taken off the field by stretcher. No Player
      should hobble off the field with the help of a Physiotherapist but should be taken off on a stretcher quickly and efficiently
      by agreed protocols.

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2.     Match Doctor will examine the Player off the pitch and will then decide to manage him in the medical room or transfer him
       to hospital.

3.     If transfer to hospital is decided, then the Match Doctor will send a medical person if necessary and certainly a member
        of the Player’s Team with the Player to hospital.

4.     Match Doctor stays in contact with the ambulance and hospital to update the Player’s Team Doctor and family

7.7       Medical Protocol - Match Day Signals

The following hand signals are to be used across the whole Tournament by all personnel involved with the management of
injuries to all competing Players.

•     Call for the STRETCHER: - In the event of fractures, dislocations and severe soft tissue injuries (move hands up and
      down by your side)

                                     Side on view                                         Front on view

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•   Signal for BLOOD injury or management:

                             Front on view                                    Side on view

•   Signal for PSCA temporary 10 minute substitution (referee flexes and extends and abducted straight arm touching head
    three times)

•   Call for Match Day Medical Team including the resuscitation doctor for assistance with any suspected SPINAL INJURY

                         Front on view                                      Side on view

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7.8      Hospital

Details of Hospitals and Other Medical Assistance will be provided at the Pre-Tournament Medical Meeting

Please note that if a player is required to be removed from the Field of Play and Taken to Hospital, the Team Manager must
nominate a member of his / her staff to accompany the player for the duration.

Further, in the event that a player requires hospital treatment which extends beyond the length of the Team’s stay in the Host
Union, the Team Manager must nominate someone to remain with the player until such time as they can be repatriated.

THIS BEING THE CASE, THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY INFORMED

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8.       Anti-Doping Operations

The Anti-Doping programme and procedures to be applied at the Tournament are set out in World Rugby Regulation 21.

CAUTION !!!! Anti-Doping rules apply to everyone, should it be player, staff member, referee and so on
If someone which even his function is who is aware of or discover any potential infringement of the AD Regulations, should
immediately report to RE AD Dept : Claire O’Jeanson Rugby Europe Anti-Doping Manager +33 6 23 85 15 26
claire.ojeanson@rugbyeurope.eu

8.1      Team Member Consent Form and copy of Player passport

Each Player, even new players replacing, nominated in the Participating Union’s squad travelling to the Tournament is
required to read and sign the Team Administration Certificate (example provided at Page 60), to confirm that they have read
and understood their obligations regarding Anti-Doping Education and Training and taken the opportunity to review and
understand this section of the Tournament Manual.

A copy of all participating Player passports is also required. The picture page of the Player is the only page required to be
provided and must be clear. The copy of each Player’s passport and the signed Team Administration Certificate must be
completed and submitted no later than the Manager’s meeting to be held in the host city. The Team Administration Certificate
can be downloaded here http://www.rugbyeurope.eu/sites/default/files/document/141014_coj_image_consent_form.docx

8.2      Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)

Prohibited substances or methods could nevertheless be subject to a TUE for all details see
http://www.worldrugby.org/documents/handbook?lang=fr

Details for TUE submissions:

TUE form can be download either on WR website http://www.keeprugbyclean.com/downloads/TUE_Application_EN.pdf or in
RE website http://www.rugbyeurope.eu/article-669.htm
Under Reg 21 and World Rugby manual World Rugby is the body delivering all TUEs, which may be submitted by either fax
+353 1 2409 289 or email TUE@worldrugby.org If any part of the application is not suitable for transmission via these means
then the application and/or accompanying supporting evidence may be posted to Chairman of the TUE Committee, 8-10
Pembroke Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland.

8.3      In Competition Testing

You can be subject to an In Competition or Out of Competition testing see World Rugby Regulation 21
http://keeprugbyclean.worldrugby.org/downloads/Reg21_EN.pdf and World Rugby Handbook :
http://www.worldrugby.org/documents/handbook?lang=fr

8.4      Anti-Doping Education

We remind you that in the TAC, you have to justify the fact that you completed the World Rugby anti-doping educational
information and resources to each Participating Union in advance of the start of the Tournament.

All World Rugby anti-doping educational information and resources are also available in English, French, Spanish and other
selected languages in the resources section of the World Rugby Anti-Doping website www.keeprugbyclean.com. It is the
responsibility of each Participating Union to ensure that each Player, Team Manager, Team Coach and medical support
personnel who participates in the Tournament has either received or been given access to (in hard copy, electronic, or any
other means) the World Rugby Anti-Doping educational resources in particular the World Rugby Anti-Doping Handbook.

The Participating Union is responsible for ensuring that any new Players, Team Managers, Team Coaches and/or medical
support personnel who join its squad during the Tournament also receive a copy of the handbook.

Anti-Doping E-Learning
Further to the World Rugby Anti-Doping Handbook, an Anti-Doping e-learning programme is available on
www.keeprugbyclean.com and it is compulsory that all Players, Team Managers, Team Coaches and medical support personnel
who participate in the Tournament complete this programme prior to their participation in the Tournament. Unions must ensure
that all of their Team Members access the website, register and complete the programme which should take about half an
hour. The programme is currently available in 6 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Romanian and Russian) Unions
are requested to assist Teams which do not speak one of those languages to complete the programme.

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