Return to Rugby Stage 3 Guidelines for Clubs and Schools

10 Jul 2020

Scottish Rugby has released the Return to Rugby Stage 3 guidance for clubs and schools to follow the Scottish Government’s own Phase 3 announcement yesterday (9 July).

The Stage 3 guidance has been developed by the Scottish
Rugby Threat Management Group’s Return to Rugby sub-group and comes into effect
as of Monday 13 July. Detailed information can be found by clicking here..

A webinar is being held at 3pm today, Friday 10 July, (Register: tinyurl.com/ycu3m4h8) to provide an update to clubs and schools on all aspects of the Stage 3 guidance. The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the Scottish Rugby website afterwards.

From Monday 13 July, Children and Young People (up to under 18) will be able to participate in restricted Touch Rugby activities. Adults (18 and over) will be able to participate in small group (max 15 players from max 5 households) training activity using a ball. The difference in permitted activity between children/young people and adults is due to medical evidence young people are believed to be less likely to transmit the virus.

From Wednesday 15 July, Indoor Hospitality can reopen but will be subject to physical distance rules and guidance. Clubs who wish to reopen an indoor catering area must adhere to Scottish Government guidance which can be found at www.gov.scot/coronavirus. At this stage, all other indoor facilities (except toilets) must remain closed until further notice (inc. gyms and changing rooms).

Clubs are reminded that Covid-19 Safety Coordinators can be nominated at surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VF2PWSD.

A safety coordinator Phase 3 update webinar will take place on Tuesday 14 July at 7:00pm – further details at tinyurl.com/ydgfatzr.

Helpful information on all aspects of Scottish Rugby’s Return to Rugby guidance can be viewed at scottishrugby.org/clubs-and-schools/return-to-rugby.

Downloads

RELATED

Scotland Women Belisle to retire from international rugby 13 January 2026 Glasgow Warriors Men ASM Clermont-Auvergne 21-33 Glasgow Warriors 11 January 2026 Edinburgh Rugby Men Capital comeback: Edinburgh overcome 13-point deficit to edge Gloucester 11 January 2026 Cup & Competitions Arnold Clark Men’s Premiership preview: Saturday 10 January 9 January 2026 Obituary Obituary: Ian McCrae 9 January 2026 Obituary Obituary: Jim Turner 9 January 2026 Scotland Women Scottish Rugby adds international experience to Scotland Women coaching set-up 5 January 2026 Edinburgh Rugby Men Edinburgh hold nerve in Treviso thriller 4 January 2026 Glasgow Warriors Men Glasgow Warriors 47-10 Zebre Parma 4 January 2026 Glasgow Warriors Men Nick Ryan and Duncan Weir join Warriors Academy coaching team 31 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) Match Report: Edinburgh 3–21 Glasgow Warriors 29 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) 1872 Cup: What’s on Guide 25 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) Take part in the 1872 Cup light show! 25 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) Line-ups confirmed for decisive 1872 Cup clash 24 December 2025 Obituary Obituary: Richard Cramb 23 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) Preview: All roads lead to Scottish Gas Murrayfield for intercity double-header 22 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) 30,000 and counting: Blockbuster finale at Scottish Gas Murrayfield 21 December 2025 1872 Cup (Glasgow Warriors) Match Report: Glasgow Warriors 24 – 12 Edinburgh Rugby 21 December 2025 1872 Cup (Edinburgh Rugby) Scotland stars included in Edinburgh’s 1872 Cup lineup 19 December 2025 Edinburgh Rugby Men Henry Pyrgos joins Edinburgh Rugby’s Academy coaching staff 19 December 2025