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Articles And Resources For Rugby Referees

The Rugby Football Union referee pages are designed to provide relevant information for all types of rugby official, from the battle-hardened ref to those considering picking up the whistle for the first time.

Referee Alain Rolland contemplates a penalty shootout

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This section contains short articles, documents and forms designed to assist you in carrying out your role as a match official effectively.

 

 

Referee booklets:

Referee forms:

 

Simon Shaw (left), the England lock, is sent off by referee Nigel Williams

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Referee advice documents: