Referees

Referee Resources

Why become a referee?

Love of the game
Give back to the sport
Stay active
Deepen knowledge of the game
Competitive drive to improve
It’s never too late or too early to start!

How to become a Referee

Take a World Rugby Referee Certification course
Register with your Local Referee Organization (LRO)

How to Register with NCR

Referees register for FREE
Referees are eligible for NCR member benefits
Registered referees are eligible for National Championship Events
Contact info@ncr.rugby to register

Insurance Coverage

By extension, the referee’s Society is protected under the liability policy if it is held legally liable for any personal injuries that were caused by the referee’s actions.

Referees are considered “Insured Persons “whenever they are officiating an NCR match(at least one registered NCR team) and are covered under the accident and liability policies.

Referee Development Program

The development program was designed to provide high-performance referees with structured coaching, feedback, and opportunities to progress through the national officiating pathway.

Program details: