Are you interested in taking up the “best seat in the house”?
We need referees for games from the Under 8’s through to Under 18’s and seniors.
Whatever your ability and aspirations, there is a game that needs you!
We need referees for games from the Under 8’s through to Under 18’s and seniors.
Whatever your ability and aspirations, there is a game that needs you!
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At the present time Newcastle Rugby Union Referees Association is seeking to increase referee numbers for 2021! NRURA offer some of the best refereeing resources in Australia with excellent referee coaches and support programs in place to get you up to speed! Referees receive MATCH PAYMENTS for every fixture and there is a range of scholarship programs available. Any enquiries please contact: Des Gilbert: 0411 157 329 or email [email protected] |
how to become a rugby referee
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U8 to U12 Games: 1. Complete a Referee Ready course (Cost $0, 3 hours, online, must be turning 13 in the calendar year to attend) 2. Pass a Refereeing Kids Rugby online exam 3. Pass an on field assessment |
U13 to Adult Games: 1. Complete a Referee Ready course (Cost $0, 3 hours, online, must be turning 15 in the calendar year to attend) 2. Pass a Level 1 Referee online exam 3. Pass a Referee competency assessment (conducted by the NRURA). |
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Assistant Referee U8 to U12 1. Complete the 'Assistant Refereeing Kids Rugby U8-U12' online learning course ($15, must be turning 13 in the calendar year) |
Assistant Referee U13 to Adult 1. Complete the 'Assistant Referee Level 1 Program' online learning course ($20, must be turning 15 in the calendar year) 2. Pass a Level 1 Assistant Referee online exam (50 questions) |
Referee Courses
You can register for all of the above courses using the Rugby Learning Centre.
You access the Rugby Learning Centre through the Rugby Portal.
You will need to sign in or create a new account to register.
You can register for all of the above courses using the Rugby Learning Centre.
You access the Rugby Learning Centre through the Rugby Portal.
You will need to sign in or create a new account to register.
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Smart Rugby
Smart Rugby, the Health and Safety Program for Rugby, is the compulsory minimum requirement for every referee participating in rugby where there is a tackling component (U8+).
Smart Rugby is updated annually to reflect changes to the way the game is played and refereed.
It is essential that everyone who is involved with the game completes the Smart Rugby program to ensure they are up-to-date in the techniques and its Laws.
Smart Rugby eLearning course is a free online course, allowing self-directed learning for all coaches and referees.
Smart Rugby, the Health and Safety Program for Rugby, is the compulsory minimum requirement for every referee participating in rugby where there is a tackling component (U8+).
Smart Rugby is updated annually to reflect changes to the way the game is played and refereed.
It is essential that everyone who is involved with the game completes the Smart Rugby program to ensure they are up-to-date in the techniques and its Laws.
Smart Rugby eLearning course is a free online course, allowing self-directed learning for all coaches and referees.
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For more information, please contact the Referee Development Officers:
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Lauren Kelly - Senior Development Officer
[email protected] |
Des Gilbert - Junior Development Officer
[email protected] |
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