Obituary Update – Mike Lole

With just 2 weeks before the start of the season once again, here’s some important information to help you with that last minute preparation Pre-season meet-up There will be a pre-season meet up for all referees on Tuesday 30 August at 7pm, at Dudley Kingswinford RFC, Swindon Rd, Wall Heath, Kinver, Kingswinford DY6 0AW. We’ll…

Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022 This bulletin replaces the normal Friday bulletin The Society joins with the rugby family worldwide in paying tribute to the service given to the nation by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a former patron of the RFU We send our condolences to the Royal Family Rest in Peace

Subject: Important Update: RFU Regulation 19 (Discipline) Review I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to provide you with an important update regarding RFU Regulation 19 (Discipline), which has undergone a comprehensive review ahead of the 2024/25 season. As you may know, Regulation 19 applies to all clubs at every level of…

The Society is sending a letter to all clubs this weekend explaining our position regarding summer rugby and general appointments. Some of the relevant details sent to the clubs are shown below. However, in these Covid days especially, YOUR SAFETY is paramount. If you are not comfortable with the arrangements and they cannot be upgraded…

It’s a busy one this week, with lots of official updates from various governing bodies, including some Society updates too. Please read to the end ! Weather and pitch conditions Winter is still with us for a while, and therefore referees might find it useful to note the updated RFU and Society procedures relating to…