Become a Referee (and get paid)
We desperately need referees. Plus you will be paid for every game! Marist Rugby Club will fund your training and your registration fees. Details are available at the ARU here and also highlighted below.
The ACT Rugby Referees Association also values the vital role of Rugby Union referees, with local training, payment and support information here.
The ACT Rugby Referees Association also values the vital role of Rugby Union referees, with local training, payment and support information here.
U8-U12
In order to start refereeing age groups Under 8 to Under 12, you need to do the following:
You will be able to take the online exam on the Rugby Learning Centre once you have attended the course.
U13 - Seniors
In order to start refereeing age groups of Under 13 up to adult rugby, you need to do the following:
Registration
You can register for an upcoming course in your area using the ARU’s new Rugby Learning Centre:
Assistant Referees and Touch Judges - please see here for information.
In order to start refereeing age groups Under 8 to Under 12, you need to do the following:
- Attend a Refereeing Kids Rugby course (RRP $30, 3 hours, minimum age 13 y/o)
- Pass a Refereeing Kids Rugby online exam
You will be able to take the online exam on the Rugby Learning Centre once you have attended the course.
U13 - Seniors
In order to start refereeing age groups of Under 13 up to adult rugby, you need to do the following:
- Attend a Foundation course (RRP $95, 8 hours, minimum age 15 y/o)
- Pass a Level 1 Referee online exam
- Pass a Level 1 Referee competency assessment (to be conducted by a local Referee Association).
Registration
You can register for an upcoming course in your area using the ARU’s new Rugby Learning Centre:
Assistant Referees and Touch Judges - please see here for information.