Rugby Tours
Rugby Tours
The organisation of Matches, Tournaments & Tours are subject to IRB Regulation 16.
IRB Regulation 16.2 Matches, tours and tournaments below National Representative level stipulates that:
When consideration is being given to a Match, Series or tour involving teams below National Representative level (e.g. Provincial, State, County, District, Club or other Rugby Body) from more than one Union, written permission to arrange such Matches or tours must first be obtained from the Secretary of the organiser's Union, who in turn, subject to permission being granted by his Union, will seek the agreement and approval of the secretary of the other Union (16.2.2).
The visited Union shall be fully responsible for ensuring the proper administration and control of matches or tours (16.2.4).
The following applies to any club organised game, tour or visit:
(i) Notifying.
a. Within the BJRU. For games between affiliates of the Union (BJRU), clubs must inform the Competition Manager, who may sanction the game.
b. Within the State, including Schools. For games between affiliates of the QJRU, clubs must inform the Competition Manager, who may sanction the game, provided the other team has had the game sanctioned by their Union. The QJRU is to be informed.
(ii) Guidelines. Clubs are to also read the current policy documents in relation to rugby Tours of the ARU to ensure they comply with the current guidelines.
(iii) Laws. Visiting Clubs / Teams are to conform to the Laws of the Game and U19 variations as directed by the ARU and for pathway Under 6 - 12 must conform to the ARU Relevant Pathway Laws for that age group.
(iv) Competition Rules. All games played within the Union are to be played under the BJRU Competition Rules and the opposition teams are to be informed of such. When visiting a Team outside of the Union the Competition Rules of that Union would apply.
(v) Sanctioning. No game which is not programmed by the Competition Manager (BJRU) is to proceed without the sanction of the BJRU.
(vi) Referees. The BJRU does not organise referees for any games which are not programmed by the BJRU. Clubs are to ensure that an appropriate Referee is appointed to such games. For U11 upwards the club is to approach the QRRA (Brisbane) after the game is sanctioned and any recompense is a matter between the Club and the QRRA (Brisbane).
Australian Teams Touring Overseas
To gain approval to tour from the Australian Rugby Union, your club/team/school will need to submit the following:
- 1.Complete and signed ARU Application to Tour Overseas & Declaration by Officials- 41kb).
- 2.This must include a complete Tour Itinerary outlining ALL MATCHES TO BE PLAYED (including age grade of touring team (eg: U12's), opposition team/s, dates, and venues.)
The ARU will then contact the respective National Union(s) within whose territory such match, tour or series of matches is due to take place and request for 'Permission to tour'. When approval is received, the ARU will notify this approval direct to the club/team/school.
Please do not leave this to the last minute, as the process will take some time. Note: If approval to tour is not received prior to the arrival in host country, the National Union may not sanction games to be played in their union.
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Overseas Teams Touring in Australia
To gain approval from the Australian Rugby Union for Permission to Tour Australia, your club /team/school will be required to submit the following documentation to the Australian Rugby Union (either via National Union or directly to the ARU):
- 1.Written approval for Permission to Tour via your National Union (this must be on official National Union letterhead), and
- 2.A complete Tour Itinerary outlining ALL MATCHES TO BE PLAYED (including age grade of touring team (eg: U12's), opposition team/s, dates, and venues.)
Only upon receipt of the documents as outlined above will the ARU contact the relevant State Union(s) within Australia for their approval.
If the State Union(s) have no objections, the ARU will sanction approval for Permission to Tour and send confirmation (in writing) to your National Union (and the club/team/school if submitted directly to the ARU).
Please do not leave this to the last minute, as the process will take some time. Note: If approval to tour is not received prior to the arrival in host country, the National Union may not sanction games to be played in their union.
For further information, please contact your National Union on their procedures regarding applying for PERMISSION TO TOUR!
Completed Applications
Completed applications for Permission to Tour and requests for further information contact:
Leesa Pogson
Operations
Australian Rugby Union
PO BOX 115
St Leonards NSW 1590
Ph: +61 2 8005 5665
Rcpt: +61 2 8005 5555
Fax: +61 2 8005 5684
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