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Greg Douglas
26 February 2021

RFU Development Plan

Greg Douglas
26 February 2021
RFU Development Plan

More details are now available of the latest RFU Development Plan

Greg Douglas
21 January 2021

LSRFUR Online Learning - Ben O'Keefe Interview

Greg Douglas
21 January 2021
LSRFUR Online Learning - Ben O'Keefe Interview

Watch the recording of up and coming West Region referee - Jamie Parr’s - discussion with leading World Rugby official Ben O’Keefe.

Greg Douglas
19 January 2021

Gordon Hewitt & Malcolm Jamieson: Obituaries

Greg Douglas
19 January 2021
Gordon Hewitt & Malcolm Jamieson: Obituaries

The following tributes are provided by LSRFUR Training & Development Officer Nick Cousins.

Greg Douglas
19 December 2020

Watch now - LSRFUR Online Learning - Wayne Barnes Special

Greg Douglas
19 December 2020
Watch now - LSRFUR Online Learning - Wayne Barnes Special

The recording of our hugely successful LSRFUR Online Learning Webinar with special guest Wayne Barnes is now available.

Greg Douglas
14 December 2020

Member Guidance: Covid 19 Law Variations

Greg Douglas
14 December 2020
Member Guidance: Covid 19 Law Variations

England Rugby have shared updated guidance materials for community game officials around the new Covid 19 Law Variations.

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President's Start of Season Message 2025/26
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It starts again!
I hope you’ve all enjoyed a well-deserved summer break and managed to take some time away from the rugby fields. Pre-season is already in full swing, and with some leagues kicking off this week, the 2025/26 season is almost upon us.

Sep 7, 2025
Start of season message from Robbie Bourke Chair of MODC - 2025/26
Aug 30, 2025
Start of season message from Robbie Bourke Chair of MODC - 2025/26
Aug 30, 2025

It is with great pleasure that I can confirm the following referees have achieved promotions following the 2024/2025 season…..

Aug 30, 2025
Pre-Season Watch: An Unexpected Milestone in My Refereeing Journey by Gareth Jones
Aug 13, 2025
Pre-Season Watch: An Unexpected Milestone in My Refereeing Journey by Gareth Jones
Aug 13, 2025

Gareth writes about an unexpected pre-season fixture that he will never forget: “When I first picked up a whistle, I never imagined I’d be in the middle of an international fixture.”

Aug 13, 2025
LSRFUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE with Wayne Barnes OBE - 2025 - Tickets On Sale!
Jul 21, 2025
LSRFUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE with Wayne Barnes OBE - 2025 - Tickets On Sale!
Jul 21, 2025

The 2025 LSRFUR Conference will be held on Sunday 31st August, at Twickenham Stadium 200 Whitton Road, TW2 7BA.

Jul 21, 2025
Congratulations to Mike Lamb and Jamie Parr on being promoted to the PGMOT
Jul 3, 2025
Congratulations to Mike Lamb and Jamie Parr on being promoted to the PGMOT
Jul 3, 2025
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Blowing the Whistle for a Great Cause by Ben Stone
May 28, 2025
Blowing the Whistle for a Great Cause by Ben Stone
May 28, 2025

On Saturday 24th May, I had the incredible opportunity to referee at Twickenham Stadium during the Veterans Rugby Tournament, raising funds for the RFU Injured Players Foundation. Alongside fellow London Society referees—Gavin Nichols, Matt Isherwood, and Ben Allanson—we proudly flew the LSRFUR flag on one of the most iconic rugby stages in the world.

May 28, 2025
Young Match Officials take over the Twickenham Stoop - 2025
May 1, 2025
Young Match Officials take over the Twickenham Stoop - 2025
May 1, 2025

The 2025 Surrey Rugby Quins Cup Finals are the highlight of the season for young players in South West London and Surrey. Over 4 nights from the 22nd to 25th of April 2025, 6 finals (U14/U16/U18 Girls and U15/U16/U18 Boys) the top teams from across the region battled for glory at the Twickenham Stoop. A

May 1, 2025
Richard Appleby RIP
Apr 14, 2025
Richard Appleby RIP
Apr 14, 2025

I am saddened to announce the death of one of the Society’s Life Members, Richard Appleby, who passed away yesterday.

Apr 14, 2025
President's Mid Season Report
Feb 19, 2025
President's Mid Season Report
Feb 19, 2025

The Society President’s mid season report as sent to membership February 3rd 2025

Feb 19, 2025
French Exchange
Feb 19, 2025
French Exchange
Feb 19, 2025

In January the society partook in our first ever international referee AND Match Observer exchange organised in partnership with the French refereeing region of Aquitaine in the locality around Pau, a city nestled in the shadow of the Pyrenees

Feb 19, 2025
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