This the latest version of the RFU Guide for Referees on Match Official Abuse (season 2024/25).
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As per the 1st January the Independent Head of the RFU Judiciary has written to all clubs disciplinary officers, please find the attached the note. Of note, case of MOA will have added aggravation by default, 2 weeks for low end, 3 weeks for mid-range, and 4 weeks for high end MOA. This represent a continued working ...
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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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Water Carriers and Technical Zone update July 2022
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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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The FAQ guidance for referees; Click on Download.
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It has long been an acknowledged part of our game that the vast majority of Match Officials give voluntarily of their time and that generally speaking they do not like issuing red cards. It is recognised as one of the least attractive aspects of their role, as is completing the subsequent discipline reports.
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