Become a Rugby Referee
The Leicestershire Society of Rugby Union Referees is always looking for new recruits. Follow our simple step-by-step pathway below to complete your registration, RFU learning modules, and get out on the pitch.
Referee Recruitment Pathway
Contact & Registration Form
Get in touch with Cliff Hawkins. He will send you the official LSRUR Registration Form (or download it directly above). Once filled and returned, your application is checked and submitted to the committee for review.
GMS & Ready2Ref Course
Register or log in to your Game Management System (GMS) account to create an England Rugby Learning login. Book your spot on the Ready2Ref course.
DBS Check & Safeguarding Module
Once your application is reviewed, our Safeguarding Officer will arrange an RFU DBS check. As part of Active Referee Pathways, you will also complete the online England Rugby Safeguarding Module.
HEADCASE Concussion Training
As part of the active referee pathways on England Rugby refereeing, all referees complete the mandatory RFU HEADCASE concussion awareness training module online.
Pitchside Safety Briefing & Match Shadowing
When everything is approved, Cliff Hawkins will arrange a practical safety briefing at a live game refereed by one of our active society members. You will observe pre-match checks and live match management and much more - including some parts of this processs.
WTR / RunSports Onboarding
Cliff will introduce you to RunSports (Who's The Ref)—our official management system looking after appointments, expenses, and communication.
Official New Kit Voucher
When you have completed your first 10 games as a society referee, you will receive an official voucher to claim your new referee kit!