What BokSmart records must the club keep after each match, and what happens if we break the rules?
Rule- South Africa
- SA Rugby
- Club rugby
- U20 and Senior
- Player registration
- Clearances
- BokSmart
- 2026
- Club secretaries
Under the SARU regulations for the BokSmart Rugby Safety Programme, for every competition, tournament or league match on the approved fixture list:
- the match manager or secretary of the host club must, within 72 hours of the match, draft a signed and dated report showing the BokSmart status of the coaches and assistant coaches of both teams and of everyone (other than players and qualified medical staff) who entered the playing area, with full names, contact numbers and BokSmart certification codes. Keep it on file for audit by the province or SARU;
- the referee must, within 72 hours, send the province or SARU a referee's report with the BokSmart codes of the referee and assistant referees.
The club must also keep records showing that every affiliated referee, assistant referee, coach and assistant coach is certified.
Minimum penalties (on top of the disciplinary regulations):
| Breach | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Referee or AR officiates uncertified | 3-match suspension, and suspended until certified |
| Team plays with an uncertified coach or assistant coach | 3-match suspension of that coach, and until certified |
| Referee allows uncertified AR, coach or official, or starts without coaches' proof | 3-match suspension of the referee |
| Host club allows the match with uncertified officials or coaches | Host club loses the match and forfeits league points or trophy; visitors get maximum points |
Added 21 Oct 2026