54 Results for author: Phillip Cole

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

For the attention of all members who wish to officiate at matches involving players under the age of 18 The RFU have declared, starting next Season (2020/21), that all Match Officials who wish to officiate U18’s matches must be Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked. ***  "DBS Checking of Forms" sessions on 17th ... More

Update from the RFU: Revised Front Row Logic Tree

Message from Michael Patz, RFU Match Official Development Manager Questions raised recently in the National Leagues and community game, have highlighted widespread confusion over teams being unable to replace a front row player, leading to uncontested scrums. We have therefore revised the front row logic tree to offer ... More

Briefing and Up-date from Pre-season Meetings

This article summarises the briefing on a number of topics given by Andy McMillan (Chairman of Training and Development) at the recent pre-season meetings. All Referees (and Referee Assessors and Coaches) are asked to familiarise themselves with the material below.   Mismatched scrums Occasionally mismat... More

The Society is now incorporated

Message from the Society Chairman I was informed last Thursday that the Society is now incorporated as the Manchester & District Rugby Union Referees Society Ltd, Company Number 11952818.  The Society is now a Company Limited by Guarantee. This means that the AGM will be conducted as the first AGM of the ... More