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Rugby · Level 8: Expert · Sub-level 8.3

Player Welfare and Safe Technique

10 tests · 100 facts · updated 28 October 2026 · markdown

Keeping players safe: welfare first, safe tackling, tackle height, safe scrummaging, rucks and lineout lifting, concussion and the return to play, protective kit, first aid on match day, and weather, heat and hydration.

Each test below is ten questions on Insporta. The list under a test is what the questions check: one fact per question, with the source it was written from. Read it before the test, or come back from a wrong answer.

Test 1Welfare comes firstTake a test

  1. Welfare first.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Eyes on the field.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. The whole player.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Technique protects.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Whole-person care.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Be prepared.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Learning from injuries.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Stop, treat, record, review.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Welfare first.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Stop and care.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 2Safe tackle techniqueTake a test

  1. Head to the side.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Head safety.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Shoulder contact.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Eyes open.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Wrap the arms.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Footwork before contact.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Safe carrying.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Approach, lower, contact, wrap.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Lower is safer.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Head to the side.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 3Tackle heightTake a test

  1. Reduce head impacts.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Upright tackles risk heads.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Head below the danger zone.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Shared responsibility.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Head safety.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Slow to fast.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Fix it early.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Explain, kneel, walk, play.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Lower targets, less risk.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Low is safer.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 4Safe scrummagingTake a test

  1. The engagement call.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Less impact.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Specialist safety.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Safety fallback.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Spine in line.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Collapse risk.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Gradual learning.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. The three calls.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Build up.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Flat back, head up.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 5Rucks and lineout liftingTake a test

  1. Safe ruck entry.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Stay on your feet.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Safe landings.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Protect yourself.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Target safely.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Balanced landings.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Stop the danger.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Low, bind, drive, stay up.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Dropped is worst.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Safe lowering.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 6Concussion: recognise and removeTake a test

  1. World Rugby's message.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. If in doubt, sit them out.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Know the signs.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Rest is needed.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Everyone's job.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. HIA in elite games.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Not always obvious.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Check, remove, rest, assess.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Remove first.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Recognise and remove.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 7Return to playTake a test

  1. Staged return.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Safe progression.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Back a step.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Rest first.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Extra caution.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Medical clearance.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Cognitive rest.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Graduated return.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Gentle to full.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Return to play.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 8Protective kitTake a test

  1. Mouthguards protect teeth.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Ears and cuts.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Impact sensors.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Safe boots.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. No jewellery.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Safety standards.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Caps don't stop concussion.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Safe preparation.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Mouthguard first.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Stud checks.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 9First aid on match dayTake a test

  1. First aid at every game.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Danger, response.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Protect the spine.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Emergency access.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Cool the injury.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Records help.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Be ready.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Danger, response, airway, help.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Life first.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Keep still.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Test 10Weather, heat and hydrationTake a test

  1. Heat safety.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  2. Know the signs.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  3. Plan around heat.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  4. Ground safety.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  5. Lightning safety.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  6. Start hydrated.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  7. Children are vulnerable.

    Source: General rugby union reference · recall

  8. Plan, drink, watch, cool.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  9. Lightning is most dangerous.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

  10. Hot weather care.

    Source: General rugby union reference · applied

Sources

World Rugby handbooks and coaching material, union and competition records; original questions authored, nothing reproduced. Numbered Laws belong to the Laws category.

  • General rugby union reference100