REFEREES
Welcome to the Resources section for Match Officials. These useful resources and tools can help you get started as a match official.
Become a Referee
There are many benefits to officiating in Rugby. It is a great way to stay involved in Rugby after playing and give something back to the sport. Officiating also helps with your own personal and professional development, and it helps broaden your Rugby knowledge. It keeps you both physically and mentally fit and is incredibly rewarding.
To become a referee in Saskatchewan, follow the steps below:
Register for a World Rugby Passport and complete these three online certificates:
World Rugby Concussion Management for the General Public
After each course you will be able to download, save and print your certificate in order to give it to your course facilitator.
Make sure you take your time when completing the online modules so you can absorb as much information as possible. Make note of any questions you want to ask your facilitator.
Can’t find a course in your area? Contact our Rugby Development Officer, Andrew Shaw at rdo@saskrugby.com
After completing all the relevant courses, it is now time to put those referee skills to use! To be able to referee, you must first register here.
You can register as a Match Official under Sask Rugby Referee Society or with your Club.
After you have registered to become a Rugby referee, it is important to stay both mentally and physically sharp.
We recommend training physically! A Rugby Referee can expect to run an average 5.5km during an 80-minute match. At tournaments, you could officiate multiple games and cover more ground. So being in good physical condition is a must.
Becoming a Rugby Referee has more scope than you might think! Your career as a referee has the potential to take you to Local, Regional, Provincial, National and even International tournaments. You choose the pathway and Sask Rugby is here to support you every step of the way.
Talk to your peers and mentors within the Refereeing world and see where officiating has taken them.
Always remember to renew your World Rugby Concussion Management and Rugby Ready courses every year.
Check out Sask Rugby’s Training & Education page for training, education & professional development opportunities.