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In Memory of Stephen Penfold (1974–2025)
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Stephen “Steve” Penfold, a much-loved member of our refereeing community....
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 151 min read


How's your game Management?
With a range of ages and experience Andy “Vicar” Vertigan stepped in after Tom Doig was delayed by trains and got everyone in the room...
carl7953
Oct 15, 20241 min read


Yorkshire Referees Charity Weekend in Honour of Rob Burrow: Supporting the MND Association
As we reflect on today, September 26th, we remember that this would have marked Rob Burrow’s 42nd birthday. Sadly, it is the first that...
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 26, 20241 min read


Meet Simon Park: Chair of the Yorkshire Federation of Referees
Background and Personal Journey Simon Park, a General Practitioner in Doncaster and a father of twin daughters, has had an inspiring...
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 16, 20244 min read


Meet Kev Crawshaw: Federation Secretary of the Yorkshire Federation of Referees
Meet the Federations Secretary - Kev Crawshaw
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 13, 20242 min read


Steve Richings Appointed as NLMOT Performance Reviewer
Steve Richings Appointed as NLMOT Performance Reviewer
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Over 40 Central Referees at Season Start meeting Roundhegians - Subject Tackle/Ruck
What a fantastic start to the new Training team at Central Referees, with Tom Doig and Andrew Vertigan sharing the new training program...
carl7953
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Congratulations Roundhegians Whistlers Trophy Winners Season 2023/24
Thank you all teams who made all our match officials feel welcome across the Yorkshire region and a special well done to Roundhegians who...
carl7953
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Running for a Cause: South Yorkshire Referee Jason Garrick Takes on the 2025 London Marathon
South Yorkshire-based rugby referee, Jason Garrick, is gearing up for one of the most prestigious and grueling challenges in the sporting...
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 20, 20242 min read


Rugby Referees Supporting Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
www.justgiving.com/page/simon-park-1721480871009 Yorkshire Referees have periodically run successful Charity Days for different worthy...
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 18, 20242 min read


Yorkshire Referees Unveil New Kit for the Season: A Fresh Look with a Purpose
Yorkshire Referees Unveil New Kit for the Season: A Fresh Look with a Purpose As the new rugby season kicks off, it's not just the...
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 17, 20243 min read
Law changes - 1 July 2024
On 9 May 2024, World Rugby Council agreed to law changes in three areas covering: Offside in front of a kicker Eliminating the crocodile...
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 16, 20243 min read


Central Referees Season Start meeting - 7pm Wed 11/09/24 Roundhegians RFC LS8 2AT
Central Referees Season Start meeting - Wed 11/09/24 Roundhegians RFC LS8 2AT
carl7953
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Central Society AGM Morley RUFC
Congratulations to all Central Yorkshire match officials for making this a great season, hope you all enjoyed yourselves and especial...
carl7953
May 22, 20241 min read


Update Our Guest speaker is Andrew Vertigan - Premiership Match Official Guest speaker at Central Referee Meeting West Leeds RUFC - LS12 4NZ - Thursday Feb 22nd - 7pm
Communication is everything when it comes to ensuring everyone has a great game and we are really looking forward to hearing how our very...
carl7953
Jan 16, 20241 min read


Jonathan Keeton
Nov 28, 20230 min read


All welcome to the Central Referee Meeting Ossett Rugby Club - WF5 8JT - Tuesday November 7th - 7pm
Welcome all to the next training event of Central Yorkshire Referees at Ossett Rugby Club - WF5 8JT - 7pm November 7th, topic for the...
carl7953
Oct 30, 20231 min read


Welcome to our newest referees to Central Yorkshire
Congratulations to Matt Tenniswood on his recent promotion and to our newest recruits Joe, Sarah-Jane and Andy and we look forward to...
carl7953
Sep 29, 20231 min read


How to manage the Tackle area, great training with Tom Doig
Really enjoyable and informative evening at Yarnbury RFC, topic for training Managing the tackle zone, tackler release, ball carrier...
carl7953
Sep 29, 20231 min read


Congratulations to Yarnbury RFC winner of Whistlers Trophy last season
Andy Baker presenting the 2022/23 Whistlers Trophy winner's president David Hornby of Yarnbury Rugby Club at the Central referees meeting...
carl7953
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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