The IRFU values of all its members, especially Age-Grade Players and will not tolerate repeated, aggressive behaviour (verbal or physical) by an individual or
group against others. Respect is one of our core values!
IRFU is committed to tackling bullying so that Age-Grade Players can feel safe within their rugby club and among team players. Incidents of bullying are
breaches of the IRFU Codes of Conduct.
All Age-Grade Players should:

Respect each other and all those working as part of our rugby club
Tell an adult or someone you trust if you are being bullied
Remember - it’s not your fault
Stand-up to bullying behaviour by telling the Club Welfare Officer what you’ve seen or heard
Not to change (the way you are or the way you behave) to fit in with the bully
Remember – it’s ok to tell someone how you feel or about what you’ve seen or heard

Useful online resources:
Teenline Ireland is a free-phone service- 1 800 833 634. They are open every day of the week from 7pm to 10pm. All calls are confidential
Jigsaw are the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. There to ensure that no young person feels alone, isolated and disconnected from others around them. They provide vital supports to young people with their mental health by working closely with communities across Ireland.