From The IRFU State of the Game Survey conducted in 2022, 55% of players 43% of coaches and 47% of referees surveyed feel that poor sideline behaviour is a big threat to the game and made them reconsider their role in the game.

The IRFU are calling on all clubs to take part in a series of activities over the weekend of 7th-8th October to remind all those of the values of the game, specifically the importance of RESPECT, for players, volunteers, members and spectators.

The purpose of the weekend is to highlight our values as a sport and to showcase all that is good in rugby through involvement in the club. It is an opportunity to showcase how rugby can positively contribute to our lives when carried out in a respectful and safe environment.

We are calling on all players, supporters, coaches and to play their part in supporting this initiative.

The CWO in conjunction with the Mini Coaches will running a competition for all mini players to create a poster that shows “ What respect looks like to me”

Let’s all play our part and show Respect.