This document is the current version of the Rules of the Society, dated July 2024.
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The growing prevalence in top-level games of using the “box kick” and other kicks to put pressure on the opposition will inevitably percolate down to lower levels. We need to be ready to respond to this possibility and consider how referees might best address this while recognising and enforcing current Law.
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From the time you receive the appointment to referee a match there are many issues to consider; the administration of the appointment, personal preparation, travel, timings, context of the match, any potential challenges inherent in the nature of the game – and that is before you even get to the club. All of these, and ...
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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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Club Fees and Referees Expenses Project
This is a copy of the slides used by John Pemberton, Honorary Treasurer, during the briefing he gave at the December meeting to introduce this project. The Club Fees and Referee Expenses (CFRE) project will result in the implementation of a new way of charging annual club member...
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Extract from the 2025-26 handbook:
Section 6. Information & Guidance for Officials
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Extract from the 2025-26 handbook:
Section 5. Events that must be Reported
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Extract from the 2025-26 handbook:
Section 4. Club and League Levels
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Extract from the 2025-26 handbook:
Section 3. Society Resources, Meetings and Events
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