8 years ago Club and School Affiliate Referees
It is IRFU policy that all domestic rugby matches must only be refereed by:
• Members of the Branch Referee Associations/Society
or
• Club & School Affiliated Referees
The IRFU policy on Club and School Affiliate Referees:
http://www.irishrugby.ie/referees/associate_referee_policy.php
Important Notes
- Clubs and Schools are responsible for the appointment of Club & School Referees when there is no branch referee association / society referee available.
- The Branch Referee Associations / Society have no involvement of any kind with Club and School Affiliate Referees. Club and School Affiliate Referees are a club and school resource and responsibility only.
- Should Club and School Affiliate Referees wish to become a branch referee they should make contact with their local Referee Development Officer.
Benefits to the game
Club or School
- Their affiliate referees are covered by insurance.
- Safer environment for their players.
- Better quality of matches for their players.
Game
- Safer and more controlled playing environment.
- More enjoyable environment for their players with legitimate contest and continuity maintained.
