In April 2023, the RFU Council voted to adopt law changes to lower the tackle height in community rugby to below the sternum.

Download the Global Laws Trial presentation delivered by Craig Maxwell-Keys at the LSRFUR Conference

World Rugby has issue a new Head Contact Process – (HCP) Law Application Guideline, which is effective immediately

Learn more about the laws and interpretations around recent high profile decision in the international game, through Wayne Barnes & JP Doyle.

Recently the England Rugby team hosted an online Webinar for focusing on Refereeing The Tackle. Find out how to catch up on this here.

Please see the following update from the RFU Match Official Team regarding scenarios relating to when uncontested scrums may occur.

The following guidance information has been shared by World Rugby for 2020 ahead of the Six Nations.

An update from the RFUR TEAM regarding backchat and appealing, with specific relation to the game’s Core Values.

The new step by step guide to dangerous challenges helps to identify the correct sanctions to be applied.

The following training video has been produced by the RFU and England Rugby Referee Association to provide referees with guidance on dealing with Players and Captains.

Fitness testing dates for your diary!

The following training video has been produced by the RFU and England Rugby Referee Association to provide referees with guidance on dealing with Players and Captains.

The following scrum refereeing and management presentation was made at a LSRFUR central meeting 2016 by society member, Wayne Barnes, and former England scrum coach, Phil Keith-Roach. It provides valuable insight and best practices into approaches and behaviours for officiating one of the most challenging areas of the game.

New Law issued by World Rugby - active with immediate effect.