Refereeing Resources
General Information
An introduction to refereeing (written in 2004 so several laws have changed but still full of useful information)
Referee protocols (expected behaviours for LSRUR referees)
Set Pieces
Tips on how to ref the scrum (Video)
Scrums (2014 laws but still very relevant)
Front row replacements - Logic Tree to help determine what you need to do
Open Play
Managment
Players' clothing and boots regulations
Laws of Rugby
Comparison of new laws vs old (crib sheet listing old and new law numbers and 2018 revisions)
2017 Global Law Trials Memo from RFU
Online version of the Laws of Rugby
Guidelines from 2015 (Checklists for scrums, management of offside, obstruction, tackle area and lineout)
Law Clarifications (sorted by law)
Law Clarifications (sorted by year)
Advisor Development Documents
Adviser Module 1 - Society Match Observer PDF
Adviser Module 1 - Society Match Observer WORD
Adviser Module 2 - Development Match Observer
Adviser Module 2 - Society Match Observer WORD
Referee Coaching in practice (some out of date laws, but good checklists for referee development)
RFU Courses
CMOD Modules: How-to-book-my-course
RFU ID: If you have forgotten your RFU ID or password click here
RFU ID: If you need to register with the RFU click here