Ready2Ref – (Min. Age: 14) 1 day course £40 pp Whether you’re a player, coach, parent or passionate fan, Ready2Ref is the perfect way to start your journey as a rugby union match official. This entry-level course is designed to be accessible, practical, and tailored to prepare you for real match environments. The course blends online learning with a practical, in-person training day, helping you build confidence in areas like safety, communication, the set-piece, and the laws of the game. E-learning modules cover topics including the tackle and breakdown, scrum, space management, and effective communication – all at your own […]

Tracy & Katie at the Women’s Rugby World Cup! We’re incredibly proud of Tracy Pettingale and Katie Gent, who both did a fantastic job as match officials at the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Tracy was on duty for five games and Katie for four, working hard behind the scenes as Sub Controllers. It’s a role that kept them busy from start to finish—managing the subs zone, making sure no equipment was taken on the pitch for warmups during the match, keeping track of players coming on and off, handling sin bins, HIAs and blood replacements, and even running water on […]