What medical staff are required at Gold and Gold+ matches?
Rule- South Africa
- SA Rugby
- BokSmart
- Match day medical
- All ages
- World Rugby laws
- 2026
- Medical officers
These requirements come on top of the Green minimum (Safety in the Playing Environment, December 2025):
| Personnel | Gold | Gold+ |
|---|---|---|
| Match doctor | Yes | |
| Venue doctor | Yes | Yes |
| ALS and ILS paramedics (at least 1 ALS + 1 ILS) | Yes | Yes |
| Two first aiders or Basic Ambulance Assistants supporting the paramedics | Yes | Yes |
| Fully equipped ALS ambulance with paramedics on site | Yes | Yes |
| Helicopter on standby (if traffic problems are foreseen) | Yes | Yes |
| Specialist services on standby (radiology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery and others) | Yes | Yes |
| Specialists on site (physician, orthopaedic surgeon) | Yes | |
| Nursing sister to assist the venue doctor | Yes |
Added 21 Oct 2026