RugbyRight

The 2025/26 RugbyRight e-learning course is now available through Scottish Rugby’s Management System – SCRUMS.

Scottish Rugby’s annual player welfare e-learning course launches today in preparation for the 2025/26 season. The course, which is available via SCRUMS, forms part of the minimum standard for coaching and match officiating rugby in Scotland and has been designed to provide users with key information on important player welfare subjects as we aim for the game in Scotland to be as safe and enjoyable as possible for all those taking part

This year’s course provides users with new information – such as the new law trials that will be in place this season, age banding policies and how to do CPR – as well as refreshers on those areas of the game that we should be vigilant on – concussion, safeguarding and pitchside behaviours.

All coaches and match officials need to complete the course by October 31st

RugbyRight access options

RugbyRight can only be accessed via SCRUMS, Scottish Rugby’s Management System.

I already have a SCRUMS account – click here to access your profile and click ‘Browse Courses’
I am a new coach or match official, and need to register and create an account on SCRUMS – click this link to create an account

Please note, these courses are not available to those operating outside of Scotland.

RugbyRight Content

Concussion

This module contains key information on Recognising & Removing suspected concussions from activity and also the new Graduated Return to Sport and Activity

First Responder

New information for the rugby public on how to deal with suspected cardiac arrest and spinal injuries

Law Trials

This module takes you through the new law trials that are coming into place in 2024/25 season, as well as a refresher on the current tackle height law trials

Pitchside Behaviours

This module gives tips to establish a positive pitchside environment which is key to reinforcing the values and behaviours that underpin a safe and respectful rugby culture.

Safeguarding

Important information about ensuring young players are kept safe in clubs, how to get a PVG and ensuring the environments in which our players are in is safe and enjoyable