How to get involved in officiating
Why referee?
There are a whole host of reasons why you might take up the whistle: to remain active in the sport following injury or retirement, to make new and lasting friends within the game, or to gain a sense of achievement by providing an invaluable service to players, coaches and spectators alike.
Whatever the reason, refereeing is challenging, rewarding and above all, can be great fun.
It’s easy to become a referee and start refereeing!
The first step is to attend a course called Ready2Ref and you are on your way.
Young Match Official Programme
England Rugby has launched a Young Match official (YMO) programme to encourage more young people aged 14-24 to get into rugby officiating. The programme’s ambition is to attract, train and retain 400 new young officiators to the game as part of England Rugby’s long-term legacy commitment. Click Here for a guide to developing Young Match Officials
Why not give it a go? Who knows where refereeing will take you?
What next?
If you need further advice on how to start refereeing or choosing an appropriate course, please contact a member of the RFU Match Official Development and Area Training Team.
However, if you are ready to get going, go to the England Rugby – Finding a Course which allows you to search by course type, region, postcode or date before booking and paying for your course.