Integrity
Integrity
Integrity is central to the fabric of the game and is generated through honesty and fair play.
Passion
Passion
Rugby people have a passionate enthusiasm for the game. Rugby generates excitement, emotional attachment and a sense of belonging to the global rugby family.Solidarity
Solidarity
Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to life-long friendships, camaraderie, teamwork and loyalty which transcends cultural, geographic, political and religious differences.Discipline
Discipline
Discipline is an integral part of the game both on and off the field and is reflected through adherence to the laws, the regulations and rugby’s core values.Respect
Respect
Respect for team-mates, opponents, match officials and those involved in the game is paramount.Rugby Union is a game that develops leadership, team spirit, courage, sportsmanship, and friendship. These values and traditions develop from the first time a young player shakes hands with their opposite number, leading to a life long passion for and involvement with the game at all levels. Foremost, the game of Rugby embodies the best Australian values and the nation’s indomitable spirit.
The key values of the game of rugby consist of Australian pride, team work and camaraderie, love of the game, and tradition and heritage.
Australian Pride
Rugby embodies the best Australian values and the nation’s unyielding spirit. Through it’s success on the International stage, rugby provides all Australians with a sense of pride, affiliation and belonging.
Teamwork and Camaraderie
Rugby is unselfish and focused on team play achievement. Its rugged nature is balanced by the concepts of fair play, sportsmanship, fun and ultimately mateship. This can be experienced at any age, any level and anywhere – on the field, in the stands or in the pub.
Love of the Game
Rugby engenders an abiding passion – an intensely personal pleasure in playing or watching. It creates an unaffected joy.
Tradition and Heritage
The ethos of rugby has shaped a code of behaviour that has transcended generations since 1823. It’s time-honoured legacy creates a broader social environment for the sport that engages the family and community and strengthens the ties that bind Australia together.
Teamwork
Teamwork
Teamwork is essential to our game of rugby. We welcome all new team members and include all because working as a team enriches our lives. We play selflessly, working for the team, not for ourselves alone, both on and off the field. We take pride in our team, rely on one another and understand that each player has a part to play. We speak out if our team or game of rugby is threatened by inappropriate words or actions.