Refereeing Courses

Referee Courses

Want to become a rugby referee or interested in understanding more about the game? Why not book yourself on a referee course?

Introduction to refereeing course (ITR)

This course is a great way to start your refereeing journey with the course giving you the skills and knowledge to begin officiating rugby in the youth and adult game; up to U14s youth, RFU Men’s Counties 3, RFU Women’s National Challenge 2, BUCS Men’s Tier 3, BUCS Women’s Tier 2 (as indicated in the England Rugby Refereeing Environments Appointments Guidance).

Course candidates must be a minimum of 14 years of age at the time of booking the course.

To officiate higher level games than those listed above, we strongly recommend completion of the England Rugby Refereeing Award.

You can check for future courses on the Keep Your Boots on, Course Locator or alternatively Kent County office can put you in touch with a local RFU tutor who can guide you to an available course. (office@kent-rugby.org) Clubs can also apply to host a ITR course (minimum numbers 9) See the link below on how to register your course.

The England Rugby Refereeing Award Course (ERRA)

The England Rugby Refereeing Award Course (ERRA) is for developing referees wanting to referee the 15-a-side game and will equip candidates with the skills and confidence to do so effectively. It is delivered using a mixture of practical and classroom based activities. New course dates will be advertised in the Summer. Courses will commence with a series of monthly webinars, with tasks for the participants to work on followed by 2 face to face days to complete their course.