102 Results for group: all-match-observers-documents

2023 – 2024 Season Meetings Calendar

2023 - 2024 Season Meetings Calendar Available for download. More

England Rugby Tackle Height Sanction Framework

England Rugby Tackle Height Sanction Framework More

Tackle Height – So now we know

This is a copy of the presentation on PO#23  - Tackle Height Domestic Law Variation given by Roger Bowden (Chairman) at the extra Society meeting on 23rd May 2023. More

PO#23 – Tackle Height Domestic Law Variation

This PO was presented at the extra Society meeting on 23rd May 2023. It summarises the Tackle Height Domestic Law Variation (DLV) using the text from the RFU guidelines for implementing the DLV and further considerations and clarifications raised during the various consultation exercises. It is further annotated with ... More

HCP Update World Rugby March 2023

Please see attached an updated version of the Head Contact Process which was recently approved by ExCo after wide consultations with players, referees and judicial officers among others. Also attached is an annotated version so you can more easily see what has changed. The changes are minor and cosmetic and bring ... More

Tackle Height – Some Issues

Copy of presentation given by Roger Bowden, Chairman, at the Society meeting on 7 February 2023. It covers some of the issues relating to the RFU announcement on lowering the tackle height with effect from July 2023. More

PO#17 – Refereeing Global Law Trials January 2023

This Preferred Options paper provides guidance on the Global Law Trials that apply from January 2023. Though the focus is on elite rugby, the general principles cover the whole game. (This paper replaces the previous PO#17, which covered the now redundant Covid-related guidance.)   More

2212 DC Law Application Guidelines – Effective 1 January 2023

We have issued this Law Application Guideline following the Shape of the Game conference a few weeks ago. It formally becomes operational in January.  This reminds all stakeholders of existing law in a variety of areas of the game which require focus as we head towards RWC23. We are obviously in the period of ‘no law ... More

How Many Players – Leagues’ Regulations

Rob Jones has put a workbook together compiling the various requirements for number of players, replacements and man off regulations.   Please remember this is only a Guide.  Regulations change and it is the referee's responsibility to keep checking. More

Match Official Abuse – Guide for Referees

This is a copy of the presentation given by Roger Bowden, M&DRURS Chairman, at the October 2022 meeting on Match Official Abuse. It covers the "five deadly sins" that constitute abuse and provides practical guidance for referees. Other relevant resources: PO#1 - Authority and Gaining Respect Match Official ... More