This the latest version of the RFU Guide for Referees on Match Official Abuse (season 2024/25).
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Rob Jones has put a workbook together compiling the various requirements for number of players, replacements and man off regulations.
Please remember this is only a Guide. Regulations change and it is the referee's responsibility to keep checking.
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This is a copy of the presentation given by Roger Bowden, M&DRURS Chairman, at the October 2022 meeting on Match Official Abuse.
It covers the "five deadly sins" that constitute abuse and provides practical guidance for referees.
Other relevant resources:
PO#1 - Authority and Gaining Respect
Match Official ...
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This is a copy of the presentation given by Andy McMillan (Chairman of Training & Development) at the pre-season meetings held in August 2022.
The following topics are covered:
Updates to laws and rules (awareness raising)
Refereeing courses through RFU and Society
Clarifications on issues arising since ...
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These guidelines were issued by the RFU to referees' societies in August 2022. The guidelines complement PO#15, "Safeguarding and Child Protection".
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Using the Society’s Comms Kit:
Instructions on setting up and using the sets as below are given in the document.
1. Rugby Radio One way set:
1.1 Transmitter
1.2 Receiver
2. Rugby Radio two way Communication
2.1. Pairing 4 Units
2.2. Pairing 2 Units
2.3. To unpair/clear units
3. Sennheisser Units
3.1 ...
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Re: Law Application Guideline – Head Contact Process
The World Rugby Executive Committee, acting in accordance with the World Rugby Bye- Laws, agreed to approve a Law Application Guideline for an expanded Head Contact Process (HCP) to assist the sanctioning process for contact with the head and neck, underscoring ...
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This protocol on technical areas was recently issued by the Lancashire Disciplinary Committee and was sent to all clubs under its jurisdiction.
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What does good advising look like? An aide memoire for the adviser
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A checklist for advisers on what is good advising.
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