Become a Referee

Are you interesting in becoming an Army Rugby Union Referee? There are 4 steps to becoming a rugby referee.  Follow the steps below; and if you have any issues contact Martin Bentley

1. Log in to the England Rugby Learning App. You can access and create and account on the App here: England Rugby Learning App

2. Enrol on the Ready2Ref course, which costs £45. This course includes 2 modules of online learning to prepare you for refereeing (7 hours, done in your own time).

3. Once completed the online learning. Sign up for the face-to-face course in Aldershot, titled Army (Closed course) Ready2Ref. (this course is exclusively for military personnel).

4. Reclaim cost of course. Once you have completed training you can reclaim £45 from Army Sport (you will be guided through this on the course).

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.

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.

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.

Courses can be planned and delivered at any time throughout the year, please contact Martin Bentley if you wish to plan an event.