Become a Match Official
Match Officials are crucial to the game of Rugby League and anybody can take up the whistle.
Become a Match Official
The Rugby Football League are currently on the lookout for talented people to take up officiating.
In place, there is an accessible pathway for emerging Match Officials to progress all the way to the top of the game – juniors and seniors alike!
To become a Match Official, simply follow these steps:
- Complete the FREE online 'Laws of The Game' training module - CLICK HERE
- Contact your local society or region to get involved - see 'REFEREE SOCIETIES' below
- Attend a course run by your local society or region, get a certificate and get on the field!
The local societies or regions will then continue to work with you in your development by holding group training nights, getting senior or mentor officials to watch any games you are officiating and having a network of officials from your local society to speak to regularly about officiating.
Your local society representative will have more information on when a course is planned for your local area so please contact them for course information.
If you would like more information, or would like to speak to someone about becoming a Rugby League Match Official, please contact the Match Officials Department on 0113 8239178 or email morecruitment@rfl.co.uk.
Courses
Leeds *FULLY BOOKED*
- Location: South Leeds Stadium, Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ
- Date: Wednesday, November 21 (part 1) & Wednesday, November 28 (part 2)
- Time: 6.30pm start (both sessions)
- For more information or to book on the course, please email Paul Crashley: yrlmod@gmail.com.
Wigan
- Location: Ince Rose Bridge ARLFC, Pitfold Street, Ince-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN2 2DZ
- Date: Saturday, November 24
- Time: 10am start
- For more information or to book on the course, please email Nathan Lawrenson: nlawrenson@hotmail.co.uk.
Barrow
- Location: Hindpool Tigers, Brisbane Park, Blake St, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 1NY
- Date: Sunday, November 25
- Time: 10am start
- For more information or to book on the course, please email Terry: terry.rugby@outlook.com
Leeds
- Location: South Leeds Stadium, Middleton Grove, Leeds LS11 5DJ
- Date: Wednesday, January 23 (part 1) & Wednesday, January 30 (part 2)
- Time: 6.30pm start (both sessions)
- For more information or to book on the course, please email Paul Crashley: yrlmod@gmail.com.
Cumbria
If anyone is interested in an officiating course in the following areas: Egremont, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Workington, Cockermouth, Maryport, Penrith, Carlisle, Wigton, Aspatria - please email Rob on: cumberlandrlrs@hotmail.com.
No courses near you?
Email morecruitment@rfl.co.uk or call 0113 8239178 for more information and updates on upcoming Match Officials courses.