Referee

Refereeing: The Best Seat in the House! Refereeing is an enjoyable, rewarding and challenging way to get involved or stay involved in our great global game.

Become a Referee

Become a Referee

Pick up the whistle, and experience for yourself the intense satisfaction of contributing positively to a great game of rugby. It's great feeling at any level of the game...

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Laws of Rugby

Laws of Rugby

Access the Laws of the Game for all formats of Rugby, plus the Game Management Guidelines, applicable Pathway variations, and more.

Laws of the Game

Accreditation

Details on Rugby AU's accreditation policies, including what you need to do to renew.

Resources

Coming in 2019: match day resources to assist you, plus details of education happening around Australia.

Appointments

Referee appointments of National Match Official Team members in representative matches, and other National tournaments' appointments.

Latest News

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Rugby Australia confirms new look national match official team for 2020

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Rugby Australia Memo to all Match Officials

Updates to Rugby AU's Development Programs as of June 2019

2018 Match Official Survey Results

New National Referee Development Program Launched

Angus Gardner wins World Rugby Referee of the Year Award

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Latest Videos

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The Rise of Female Referees in Rugby

Angus Gardner wins top Referee Award

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Meet the team

Rugby Australia's TNT Referee team is thriving both at home and on the world stage.

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Referee Pathway

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“You’re officiating the game that you love, and you actually help the players’ growth and development to keep more and more players in the sport.”
Richard Chen Volunteer Referee, Sydney South Referees