04/09/2026
🚨 ZERO TOLERANCE FOR ABUSE🚨
At Ryton Rugby Club, we have a simple message: abuse towards match officials, opposition players, coaches, volunteers or anyone involved in our game will not be tolerated.
Rugby is built on respect, discipline and camaraderie. Emotions can run high, but there is never an excuse for verbal abuse, intimidation, threatening behaviour, discrimination or physical aggression.
Match officials are essential to our sport. Without referees and officials, there is no game. Players and opposition teams deserve the same respect.
We expect all Ryton players, coaches, members and supporters to conduct themselves appropriately — both on and off the pitch.
❌ No abuse
❌ No intimidation
❌ No threatening behaviour
❌ No discrimination
❌ No excuses
Anyone representing or supporting Ryton Rugby Club who crosses the line can expect appropriate disciplinary action from the club.
Support the team. Back our players. Respect the officials. Respect the opposition.
🏉 Play hard. Play fair. Show respect.
Ryton Rugby Club — Zero Tolerance means Zero Tolerance.
