Game Resources

Game Resources and Links

This page provides access to a number of resources to assist referees in their management of the game

Laws of the Game
This link will take you to the IRB's website pertaining to the Laws of the Game

Law Rulings, Interpretations and Directives
Law Updates, Rulings, Interpretations and Directives will be posted as they become available but can also be sourced at the iRB website.

2013 Trial Law Amendments

There are a series of trial law amendments in place for 2013. Here are 2 summary documents that you should review.

scrum_engagement_sequence_2013.pdf
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law_trials_summary_2013.pdf
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Discussion Websites

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Rugby 365's Discussions on the game!

RugbyRefs.com is a website for rugby referees containing a forum to discuss aspects of the game, helpful game management articles and other links.

Refereeing Documents
These are a list of helpful documents to help you with your referee devlopment, either relating to the Laws or practical application.

Game Management
These documents will help with your game management. (Click on the link to download the file)

ARU Game Management (pdf 530kb) (UPDATED 2013)

Outlines how the referee should manage elements of a game.

Assistant Referee Guide (pdf 28kb)

Provides guidance on your role as an AR.

Touch-Line Guide (pdf 3.1Mb)

An excellent summary on touch-line decisions.

Refereeing in Practice (pdf 567kb)

An excellent guide on being a referee, especially positioning.

Foul Play Sanctions(doc 88kb)

A guide to the sanctions you should apply for instances of foul play.

Tips for new referees(pdf 420kb)

A useful guide for those new to refereeing.

Spear/Tip Tackle Directive (iRB) (pdf 14kb)

Assessing spear tackles and applying appropriate saction.

ACTRRA Referee Abuse protocols
(pdf 127kb) (UPDATED)

Details the ACTRRA referee protocols to deal with abuse from players, team officials, and/or supporters.

Referee Score Card (NEW)
The handy score/match card for game day.
Has a section for all the important details.

Printable PDF

General Information
These documents contain more general information about how rugby is administered, yet they are important for a referee to understand and know.

ARU medical & safety recs (pdf 248kb)

ARUs recommendations for handing medical and safety issues.

ARU serious injury protocol report
(doc 216kb)

A report that needs to be submitted to ARU for instances of a serious injury during a game or trianing (typically submitted by the players club)

ARU Member Protection Policy
(pdf 408kb)

This Member Protection Policy aims to ensure the Australian Rugby Union’s core values, good
reputation and positive behaviours and attitudes are maintained. This Policy aims to ensure that everyone involved in Rugby is aware of their legal and ethical rights and responsibilities.