OPEN CONSULTATIONS

Discipline Guides :  Age Grade Disciplinary Procedures (Stage 2)

Consideration is being given to producing a ‘Guide’ to help participants in the game better understand the disciplinary process in relation to participants under the age of 18.

It is hoped to assist all those involved in the game better understand how the process can be modified to reflect the age of the player and in order to ensure fair and appropriate outcomes.

Comments and suggestions are invited in respect of the draft version of the Guide below:

In their response consultees are asked to:

– Provide details and supporting information as to any proposal they are putting forward (including providing draft wording where appropriate);

– Indicate the reason(s) as to why each matter is being proposed; and

– Provide their name and contact details, together with details of the Scottish Rugby member club they are responding on behalf off and their capacity within that club.

Responses should be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 29th March 2023. 

Disciplinary Rules : Season 2023/24 (Stage 2)

Comments and suggestions are invited in respect of Scottish Rugby’s Disciplinary Rules to be used in Season 2023/24. The updated Disciplinary Rules will replace the current version (which can be viewed here).

Comments should be based on the draft version of the Rules below:

In their response consultees are asked to:

– Provide details of any change(s) being proposed (including draft wording where appropriate);
– Indicate the reason(s) why the change is being proposed; and
– Provide the name, contact details and capacity within the game of the person proposing the change.

Responses should be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 29th March 2023.

Discipline Guides :  Abuse of Match Officials (Stage 2)

Consideration is being given to producing a ‘Guide’ to help participants in the game better understand what is meant by the term ‘Match Official Abuse’ and to explain how any instances of ‘Abuse’ are sanctioned.

There are five separate categories of offending in this area:

• Disrespecting the Authority of a Match Official;
• Verbal Abuse;
• Using Threatening Words or Actions Towards a Match Official;
• Making Physical Contact with a Match Official; and
• Physical Abuse of a Match Official.

It is hoped to assist all those involved in the game better understand what might constitute an offence in each of the categories and to explain the potential consequences of each type of offending.

Comments and suggestions are invited in respect of the draft version of the Guide below:

In their response consultees are asked to:

– Provide details of any change(s) or alternative content being proposed (including draft wording where appropriate);
– Indicate the reason(s) why the change is being proposed; and
– Provide the name, contact details and capacity within the game of the person proposing the change.

Responses should be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 12 noon on Friday 24th March 2023.

National Competition Rules : Season 2023/24 (Stage 1)

Comments and suggestions are invited in respect of Scottish Rugby’s National Competition Rules (NCRs) to be used in Season 2023/24. The updated Disciplinary Rules will replace the current version (which can be viewed here).

In their response consultees are asked to:

– Provide details of any change(s) being proposed (including draft wording where appropriate);
– Indicate the reason(s) why the change is being proposed; and
– Provide the name, contact details and capacity within the game of the person proposing the change.

Responses should be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 12 noon on Monday 27th March 2023

CONSULTATIONS DURING 2023

The following consultations have been undertaken during 2023:

• National Competition Rules 2023/24 (Stage1)
• New Discipline Guide : Age Grade Disciplinary Procedures (Stages 1 and 2)
• Update of the Guide to Disciplinary Hearings;
• Disciplinary Rules 2023/24 (Stages 1 and 2);
• New Discipline Guide : Abuse of Match Officials (Stages 1 and 2)

CONSULTATIONS DURING 2022

The following consultations were undertaken during 2022:

• SDR 23 : Player Insurance (Stages 1, 2 and 2)
• Concussion Policy (Stage 1)
• Gender Participation Policy (Stage 1)
• SDR 5 : Agents and Approved Intermediaries
• Schools & Youth NCRs 2022-23 (Stages 1, 2, 3 and Additional)
• National Competition Rules 2022-23 (Stages 1,2,3 and Additional)
• Disciplinary Rules 2022-23 (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 22 : Artificial Rugby Turf (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• Women’s Cup Competition Regulations 2022 (Stages 2 and 3)

CONSULTATIONS DURING 2021

The following consultations were undertaken during 2021:

• Disciplinary Rules : Reg. 17 changes for 2022 (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 21.1 Anti-Doping (UKAD Assurance requirements) (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• National Competition Rules 2021-22 (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• Schools & Youth National Competition Rules 2021-22 (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• Super6 Tournament Rules 2021 (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 10.1 : Concussion (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 21.2 : Illicit Drugs (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 10.4 : Pregnancy and Rugby (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 4.1 : Player Contracts and Payments (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• Disciplinary Rules and Code of Conduct for the Game 2021/22 (Stages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR6 : Betting and Anti-Corruption (Sages 1, 2 and 3)
• SDR 21.1 Anti-Doping (Alignment with updated WR Reg. 21 & UKAD Rules)