Welcome

The Rugby Union Safety Association (RUSA) was formed in June 2005.

RUSA membership comprises of Safety Officers, Deputy Safety Officers and Stadium Managers from Premier Rugby, Championship League and National League One. The aims of the Association are: -

  • To maintain and seek to improve safety at Premiership, Championship League and National League One Rugby Union grounds.
  • To ensure the performance and training of stewards at all affiliated grounds attains a common, consistent and acceptable standard.
  • To liase with local and central government on issues affecting safety at Rugby Union clubs.
  • To enhance the status and develop the expertise of Safety Officers and Stadium Managers at affiliated Rugby Union clubs.
  • To support members and their organisations to achieve common standards and promote best practice throughout the game in accordance with safety requirements and legislation.

There is a minimum of three meetings held at various Club venues throughout the year. One of the meetings is held in March and is designated as the Annual General Meeting with subsequent meetings held in August and December.

RUSA provides an excellent forum for debating current issues affecting both stadium management and safety, as well as with guest speakers.

It has participated with the RFU, in responding to various legislatives proposals affecting the sport and other significant documents such as the Green Guide. Coupled with this the Association has actively contributed to the development of PRL minimum standards document in matters relating to safety.

There are four categories of membership:-

  1. Full Membership – Current Safety Officers and Stadium Managers and their nominated deputies at Premiership and National League One Rugby Union grounds.
  2. Affiliated Membership – At the discretion of the Association, this may be open to those who fall outside the definition of Full Members but whose membership may bring advantages to the Association or the respective member, in terms of Rugby Union Club safety.
  3. Honorary President – Awarded to a member considered to have given the Association exemplary service.
  4. Life Member - Awarded to a member considered to have given the Association outstanding service.

Only Full Members are entitled to vote at General Meetings of the Association on the basis of one vote per eligible club.

New Members are warmly welcome. Application forms or enquiries can be made via (link to application form)