Supporting Officials

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Referee Wayne Barnes (R) and his assistants Karl Dickson (C) and Matthew Carley look on during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Gold Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France on October 28, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Supporting match officials is key to their growth and development within the game. Whether you’re a referee organisation, school, college, university or club looking to support a group of Match Officials, or you’re looking to support your own journey, you’ll find loads of guides, resources toolkits right here.

How the RFU Match Official team are helping foster positive mental health change in rugby through various resources

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Referee Resources

What you’ll need to help you with your day-to-day officiating

Referee Organisations

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Developing the Developer

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