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 the latest version of the Red Card Form for Age Grade matches (2025/26).
Please destroy all previous versions and use this one.
The Society's guidance on sending off players and writing red card reports is published in the Handbook (section 5.1) and reproduced here on this website. The RFU have also provid...
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This is a copy of the Cheshire Cup Regulations for season 2022-23 that were issued in August 2022.
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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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This PO (#15) summarises key points from the Society's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
See also the supplement to this PO: RFU Match Official Safeguarding Guidelines
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Water Carriers and Technical Zone update July 2022
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World Rugby 2022 Law Changes - Summary List
World Rugby 2022 Law Changes - Summary List
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This PO paper contains Society advice and guidance on the often challenging area of dealing with foul play and applying the necessary sanctions.
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Application form to join the Society; for use by prospective young match officials (YMOs) i.e. those who are under 18 and at least 14 years of age.
Last updated: 12th August 2024
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