SA Rugby has officially launched BokSmart 9, the latest iteration of its player safety and injury prevention education programme, with the course now freely available on the MyBokSmart digital learning platform.
The updated programme covers rugby safety regulations, serious injuries, concussion management, neck strengthening, contact-phase safety across the scrum and tackle, the referee's perspective, and women's rugby. It has been developed with a particular focus on risk areas within the amateur game.
Dr Wayne Viljoen, SA Rugby's Senior Manager for Rugby Safety, said BokSmart 9 is designed to support practical, evidence-informed decision-making at every level. "Informed decisions made on the practice- or match field can make a meaningful difference to player welfare and injury risk," he said.
The MyBokSmart platform is built and maintained by SportsCap, BokSmart's official software partner. Managing Director Dale Toy described the platform's goal as providing a "reliable, accessible, and user-friendly digital learning environment" that reaches participants across the country.
SA Rugby and the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Players Fund are encouraging coaches, referees, medical support staff, players, and administrators to complete the course. Participants can register and access BokSmart 9 by logging into their MyBokSmart accounts.