There are two ways to book training for Match Officials within the ARURS, these depend on the skills and knowledge you hold and your own personal development. The two methods are:
- Via the RFU for all initial courses on your development to be a Match Official
- CPD Training for all qualified Match Officials
HOW TO BOOK CPD TRAINING AND CLUB/TEAM TRAINING
Personal or team Development Training is conducted on a supply demand basis by the Society Training Officer in conjunction with the RFU. All queries are to be directed to the STO below:
Martin Bentley
Society Training and Development Officer
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate contacting us at any time. We look forward to seeing you during the season.
READY 2 REF
The Ready 2 Ref course replaces the Introduction to Rugby and England Rugby Referee Award courses and consists of a mix of pre-course eLearning, face to face learning and post-course support. It is a great way to start your refereeing journey, introducing key concepts around safety, equity and enjoyment of refereeing.
Covering all essential aspects of the game, candidates undertake both practical and self-directed theoretical learning to gain the skills and knowledge to begin officiating rugby in the Youth and Adult game.
For more information and future course dates please contact Martin Bentley.
ARURS TRAINING DAY
The ARURS Training Day is open to all members of the ARURS and ARU. It will cover all the up to date policies covering the game within the ARU and beyond.
| Date | Training / Course | Location | Remarks |
| Tuesday 15th September 2026 | ARURS Training Day | Garretts Club House located next to the Army Rugby Stadium. All parking in the grass crete car park. | All members of the ARURS are welcome, please confirm attendance with Martin Bentley. |
TRI-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM 2025-26 SEASON
RFU ERRA Match Official
This course is designed to give new referees the basic skills to be able to officiate the game of rugby union within the Military and Civilian Sectors but is only open to service personnel.
| Ser | Dates | Training/Course | Location | Remarks | Booking Links |
| 1 | Monday 14th September 2026 | Ready2Ref | Aldershot | Army Rugby Union Development Centre
Army Rugby Stadium Queens Avenue Aldershot GU11 2TD |
Link to follow |
ADDITIONAL COURSES
Courses can be planned and delivered at any time throughout the year, please contact Martin Bentley if you wish to plan an event.
RFU REFEREEING SUPPORT
- Playing Field Kitbag online essential current resources for reluctant Refs & Deploying organisations (Referee Societies, Clubs, Schools) RFU Referee Kitbag
MATCH OFFICIAL FEEDBACK
To submit match official feedback please scan or click the QR code to the left and complete the form.
