Learning Hub
Looking to develop your on-field knowledge? Our learning hub offers an excellent mix of videos and e-learning resources covering various aspects of the game, including the tackle and ruck, set-piece, and game management.
BIG 5 GUIDE
The Big 5 Guide is designed to help you be part of an exciting and safe game of Rugby Union. World Rugby’s on-field priorities encourage a safe and fast contest, with space for teams to attack, ensuring that the Scrum and Lineout to Maul is equitable and competitive.
Filled with videos, links and helpful hints - The Big 5 Guide is a great resource, regardless of your officiating environment!
The Big 5 Guide is currently a live document and can be accessed using the link above. Once completed, the document will be made available for download as a comprehensive guide.
Tackle Height Hub
In July 2023, England Rugby introduced the Domestic Law Variation, including changing the legal height of the tackle to below the base of the sternum, and additional responsibilities for the ball carrier. The Tackle Height Hub is full of resources to help support your officiating, coaching and understanding of the law changes.
Referee's Toolkit
The Referees Toolkit is designed to get you on the field! Been a while since you've been in the middle? Still learning the ropes? The toolkit might be just what you need to help build your development as a match official.
Covering a range of areas, from mage management to positioning, this is a great resource for those taking the early steps in their refereeing journey. The toolkit also contains our microlearning module around the 2025 Law Application Guidelines (Obstruction).
