RUGBY
The Ealing Trailfinders Supporters Association is committed to upholding ‘Rugby Values’, but what are they?
Here is what the RFU defines as rugby values:
Rugby’s values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship are what makes the game special for those who enjoy the environment and culture they create. They define the game and define English Rugby.
TEAMWORK
include all because working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly:
working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field.
We take pride in our team, rely on one another, and understand that each
player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or sport is threatened
by inappropriate words or actions.
RESPECT
its values and traditions and earn the respect of others in the way we behave.
We respect our match officials and accept their decisions. We respect
opposition players and supporters. We value our coaches and those who
run our clubs and treat clubhouses with consideration.
ENJOYMENT
players to enjoy training and playing. We use our sport to adopt a healthy
lifestyle and build life skills. We safeguard our young players and help them
have fun. We enjoy being part of a team and part of the rugby family.
DISCIPLINE
controlled physical endeavour and that we are honest and fair.
We obey the laws of the game which ensure an inclusive and exciting global
sport. We support our disciplinary system, which protects our sport and
upholds its values. We observe the sport’s laws and regulations and
report serious breaches.
SPORTSMANSHIP
the rugby tradition of camaraderie with teammates and opposition.
We observe fair play both on and off the pitch and are generous in victory
and dignified in defeat. We play to win but not at all costs and recognise both
endeavour and achievement. We ensure that the wellbeing and development
of individual players is central to all rugby activity.