THE 2019 RUGBY EUROPE MEN'S UNDER 20 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
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THE 2019 RUGBY EUROPE MEN’S UNDER 20 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP in Portugal (Coimbra) TERMS OF PARTICIPATION Official Partner RUGBY EUROPE 45 rue de Liège – 75008 PARIS – FRANCE Tel: +33 (0) 153 211 522 – Fax: +33 (0) 142 810 027 Email: u20@rugbyeurope.eu – Web: www.rugbyeurope.eu 180117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 2 180117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 3 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 4 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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. 5 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 6 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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). 7 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 8 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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. 9 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 10 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 11 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 12 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
(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, 13 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
- 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. 14 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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. 15 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 16 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 17 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 18 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 19 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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. 20 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 21 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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: 22 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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. 23 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 24 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
• 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 25 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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 26 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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. 27 190117 RE Staff U20 MANUAL
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