About North Mids Refs


Welcome to the North Midlands Society of Rugby Football Referees. We have been providing rugby union referees to Greater Birmingham, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Worcestershire since 1920. We are also federated to the Staffordshire Rugby Union Society of Referees, and regularly send members out on exchange to other parts of the country.


Take up the whistle – join a welcoming community of match officials. New referees receive free membership, training, mentoring and support to develop confidence and enjoy the game.

Access everything you need to support your refereeing, including appointments information, development resources, Society documents, laws updates and useful links.

Find observation forms, reporting templates, development frameworks, policy documents and other materials to help you to support referee development effectively.


Latest News

World Rugby Law Updates and Head Contact Process Guidance
World Rugby Law Change: Hip Drop Tackles & Revised Head Contact Process …
Paladin Shop open again!
The ‘Paladin’ shop is again open for those who need new kit. …
Match Official Handbook 2026/2027
We are delighted to share the Match Official Handbook 2026/27, a resource …
World Rugby Law Application Guidance: “Knee Drop” Tackles
With effect from 5 October 2026, match officials are asked to actively …