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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
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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
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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
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Meet Kev Crawshaw: Federation Secretary of the Yorkshire Federation of Referees
Meet the Federations Secretary - Kev Crawshaw
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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Steve Richings Appointed as NLMOT Performance Reviewer
Steve Richings Appointed as NLMOT Performance Reviewer
Jonathan Keeton
Sep 13, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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South Yorkshire Referees Announce Exciting New Kit Partnership with Gilbert
We are thrilled to announce a new and exciting partnership between South Yorkshire Referees and Gilbert, a renowned name in sportswear....
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Long Serving Yorkshire Referees Member Retires from the RFRU Board
At a recent event, Michael Priestley, the Chair of the Rugby Football Referees Union (RFRU), led a heartfelt tribute to Allan MacGregor,...
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 16, 20241 min read
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Kick-off to the 2024/25 Season: South Yorkshire Referees First Meeting
The 2024/25 season is upon us, and it’s time for South Yorkshire Referees to gear up for another year of officiating excellence. We’re...
Jonathan Keeton
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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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
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Jonathan Keeton
Aug 5, 20240 min read
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YRS MATCH OFFICIAL TRAINING DAY SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 2024
Yorkshire Referees Society - ‘You, Realising Success!’ 2024-25 SEASON – YRS MATCH OFFICIAL TRAINING DAY SUNDAY 18th AUGUST 2024 // 10:00...
carl7953
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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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
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Intro to Refereeing
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Jonathan Keeton
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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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
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