Links to the Websites of Other Organisations
A number of useful referee-related websites are provided below.
Links to Local Websites
Reporting a Rugby-Related Incident
Irrespective of its nature or when or where it occurs, all Rugby-related abuse must be reported so that it can be dealt with and eliminated. Follow this link to Rugby Australia’s online Incident Reporting tool.
https://australia.rugby/about/codes-and-policies/reporting-a-concern
Irrespective of its nature or when or where it occurs, all Rugby-related abuse must be reported so that it can be dealt with and eliminated. Follow this link to Rugby Australia’s online Incident Reporting tool.
https://australia.rugby/about/codes-and-policies/reporting-a-concern
Sydney West RRA on Facebook & Instagram
We use Facebook and Instagram to promote association activities and to celebrate the achievements of Sydney West members. If you’re interested in the wonderful game of Rugby and how it is refereed, you’re sure to find something of interest here. When you get a chance, please visit our pages and “like/follow” us.
https://www.facebook.com/sydwestrefs/ https://www.instagram.com/sydwestrefs/
We use Facebook and Instagram to promote association activities and to celebrate the achievements of Sydney West members. If you’re interested in the wonderful game of Rugby and how it is refereed, you’re sure to find something of interest here. When you get a chance, please visit our pages and “like/follow” us.
https://www.facebook.com/sydwestrefs/ https://www.instagram.com/sydwestrefs/
Inner West Minis Competition
The clubs that make up the IWMC are doing great things to grow and advance Rugby in Sydney’s inner western suburbs. Their competition runs on Saturday mornings out of St Luke’s Park, Concord.
http://www.iwmc.org.au/home/
The clubs that make up the IWMC are doing great things to grow and advance Rugby in Sydney’s inner western suburbs. Their competition runs on Saturday mornings out of St Luke’s Park, Concord.
http://www.iwmc.org.au/home/
Sydney North Rugby Referees
Refereeing in SJRU's Metropolitan Northern Zone (MNZ) is co-ordinated by Sydney North Rugby Referees.
http://snrr.org.au
Refereeing in SJRU's Metropolitan Northern Zone (MNZ) is co-ordinated by Sydney North Rugby Referees.
http://snrr.org.au
NSWRU Referees' Department
A guide to officiating in NSW with links to a number of resources of interest to match officials.
https://nswrugbyreferees.com.au
A guide to officiating in NSW with links to a number of resources of interest to match officials.
https://nswrugbyreferees.com.au
The King's School Playing Fields
A map on the TKS website showing the location of playing fields in both the senior and junior schools.
A map on the TKS website showing the location of playing fields in both the senior and junior schools.
| TKS Playing Fields |
Oakhill College Playing Fields
Link to the Sporting Facilities page of the Oakhill College website.
Oakhill College Map
Link to the Sporting Facilities page of the Oakhill College website.
Oakhill College Map
Play by the Rules
An excellent website providing information, resources, tools and online training aimed at preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.
https://www.playbytherules.net.au/
An excellent website providing information, resources, tools and online training aimed at preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.
https://www.playbytherules.net.au/
The Rugby Club Foundation
Through strategies associated with their mission of “Sharing the Spirit of the Game”, the Foundation aims to support Rugby at the grassroots and non-professional level. Sydney West RRA acknowledges the support provided to us by the Foundation. If you’re interested in growing our game, please visit their website to learn more about the activities and events they have underway or planned.
https://www.rugbyclub.com.au/
Through strategies associated with their mission of “Sharing the Spirit of the Game”, the Foundation aims to support Rugby at the grassroots and non-professional level. Sydney West RRA acknowledges the support provided to us by the Foundation. If you’re interested in growing our game, please visit their website to learn more about the activities and events they have underway or planned.
https://www.rugbyclub.com.au/
Links to Rugby Australia Web Pages and IT Systems
Rugby Xplorer
Rugby Xplorer is the tool used for player registration and competition management.
myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/
Rugby Xplorer is the tool used for player registration and competition management.
myaccount.rugbyxplorer.com.au/
Australian Rugby Referees
Follow this link to the referee-specific section of the Rugby Australia website.
http://www.rugbyaustralia.com.au/referees/home
Follow this link to the referee-specific section of the Rugby Australia website.
http://www.rugbyaustralia.com.au/referees/home
Concussion Management Guidance
The most important consideration in the management of concussion or a potential concussion is the welfare and safety of the player.
http://www.rugbyaustralia.com.au/runningrugby/PolicyRegister/ConcussionProcedureManagement.aspx
The most important consideration in the management of concussion or a potential concussion is the welfare and safety of the player.
http://www.rugbyaustralia.com.au/runningrugby/PolicyRegister/ConcussionProcedureManagement.aspx
Laws of the Game – Rugby Australia
Here you'll find the complete Laws of the Game plus the variations applicable to Sevens Rugby, Under 19 Rugby (Under 13-19), the Kids' Rugby Pathway (Under 6-12) and the latest Rugby Australia Game Management Guidelines. (See also the “Laws of the Game – World Rugby” entry under International Websites below.)
https://australia.rugby/participate/referee/laws
Here you'll find the complete Laws of the Game plus the variations applicable to Sevens Rugby, Under 19 Rugby (Under 13-19), the Kids' Rugby Pathway (Under 6-12) and the latest Rugby Australia Game Management Guidelines. (See also the “Laws of the Game – World Rugby” entry under International Websites below.)
https://australia.rugby/participate/referee/laws
2023 Game Management Guidelines
This link takes you a RA site where you can download the 2023 GMGs. (The document is also available from the Resource Library Index page.)
australia.rugby/participate/referee/laws
This link takes you a RA site where you can download the 2023 GMGs. (The document is also available from the Resource Library Index page.)
australia.rugby/participate/referee/laws
Referee Webinars and Videos
These videos offer useful viewing for referees at any level. They provide excellent examples, often in video format, of a wide range of game situations that referees encounter.
https://australia.rugby/participate/referee/videos
These videos offer useful viewing for referees at any level. They provide excellent examples, often in video format, of a wide range of game situations that referees encounter.
https://australia.rugby/participate/referee/videos
High Tackle Management
The article below, from a contributor who calls himself “jcmasher”, has been extracted (minus a couple of unnecessary photos) from “The Roar Rugby Newsletter” of 11 June 2021. Those currently giving some thought to World Rugby’s relatively new tackle law interpretations may find it useful.
Note that the WR Head Contact Process has also been updated and now provides a clear and easy to follow set of steps for a referee to follow. This is also attached below.
The article below, from a contributor who calls himself “jcmasher”, has been extracted (minus a couple of unnecessary photos) from “The Roar Rugby Newsletter” of 11 June 2021. Those currently giving some thought to World Rugby’s relatively new tackle law interpretations may find it useful.
Note that the WR Head Contact Process has also been updated and now provides a clear and easy to follow set of steps for a referee to follow. This is also attached below.
| Understanding the High Tackle Framework |
| Head Contact Process |
Links to International Websites
Was that a forward pass?
This helpful video explains Rugby’s forward pass law from the standpoint of Physics’ law of relative velocity. Essential viewing for referees, players, coaches, spectators and, especially, TV commentators.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=box08lq9ylg
This helpful video explains Rugby’s forward pass law from the standpoint of Physics’ law of relative velocity. Essential viewing for referees, players, coaches, spectators and, especially, TV commentators.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=box08lq9ylg
Laws of the Game - World Rugby
Link to World Rugby’s laws education website for the latest on the Laws, Regulations, Rulings, approved equipment, etc. The current World Rugby law book is available in PDF format from this site.
www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/home
Link to World Rugby’s laws education website for the latest on the Laws, Regulations, Rulings, approved equipment, etc. The current World Rugby law book is available in PDF format from this site.
www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/home
World Rugby Charter
Rugby’s core values in a format that is easy to understand and digest. Essential reading for all who love our wonderful game.
www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/charter
Rugby’s core values in a format that is easy to understand and digest. Essential reading for all who love our wonderful game.
www.world.rugby/the-game/laws/charter
South African Rugby Referees
Here you’ll find a number of helpful articles, videos and discussions on the Laws as well as links to the referee-related websites of several other national bodies.
http://www.sareferees.com/
Here you’ll find a number of helpful articles, videos and discussions on the Laws as well as links to the referee-related websites of several other national bodies.
http://www.sareferees.com/
RugbyRefs.com
A UK-based website containing blogs, forums, articles and news items of interest to referees and others interested in the Laws of the Game and their practical application.
http://www.RugbyRefs.com
A UK-based website containing blogs, forums, articles and news items of interest to referees and others interested in the Laws of the Game and their practical application.
http://www.RugbyRefs.com
The Science of Safety
The tackle has been identified as the most high risk event in Rugby. Three quarters of head injuries in the game occur at the tackle contest. This video explains the evidence-led approach World Rugby follows when researching areas of risk. After watching, you’ll have a better appreciation of how and why the “Reckless & Accidental Tackles” solution mentioned in the entry above was developed.
https://youtu.be/msaC1WI4agE
The tackle has been identified as the most high risk event in Rugby. Three quarters of head injuries in the game occur at the tackle contest. This video explains the evidence-led approach World Rugby follows when researching areas of risk. After watching, you’ll have a better appreciation of how and why the “Reckless & Accidental Tackles” solution mentioned in the entry above was developed.
https://youtu.be/msaC1WI4agE