Welcome to the Manchester and District Rugby Union Referees' Society web site. This site is intended for all rugby referees, players and supporters coming into our region.

Notices:

Salford Community Rugby - Touch Rugby

Salford Community Rugby are again holding touch rugby sessions on Thursday evenings at Broughton and Eccles clubs. They will run for 9 weeks commencing on 5th June, 6.30 - 8.30 with 15 teams entered.

They would like 4 of our referees to take part. A good way to keep in trim for next season. Interested? - please contact Geoff Gill.

[posted 6 may 08]

From RFU - Experimental Law Variations

The Rugby Football Union is giving everyone involved in English rugby the chance to have their say..............(click here to read the full RFU letter).

M&DRURS will be formally replying and are also giving members a chance to have their say - these will be posted on this website. Please email your comments to Geoff Gill.

[posted 28 Apr 08]

Becoming a referee in the Manchester Society

***Update*** Clubs can help too - see attached letter for club chairmen: LetterFeb08

If you are new to refereeing and are interested in becoming a member of our Society, one of the basic requirements is that you have completed the initial qualification recommended by the RFU - the Entry Level Referee Award (ELRA).

Please see attached document for further details, course dates & other information: ELRA Manchester.doc

Also, you can send an email to either Geoff Gill (Honorary Secretary), or Alan Blackburn (Recruitment & Induction Officer).

From IRB - Experimental Law Variations (ELVs)

The following document has been issued by the IRB. Please feedback comments to the society if you wish.

Please see attached document: Experimental Law Variations (ELVs)