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Welcome to

Durham County Referees' Society

Founded in 1895

Return to Rugby

The 2021-2022 season is well underway but the signs are that the pandemic break has taken its toll on rugby.

Many clubs are struggling to turn out the same number of adult male teams as before the covid-19 interruption. The Ladies and Age Grade sections of the game do not seem to have been so badly affected.

With significant league structure changes planned for next season by the RFU, many are wondering what the future hold and how many clubs may soon be unable to operate.

Head Injury – Important Reminder

All Match Officials should be aware that Head Injury Assessments (HIA) are NOT permitted at the Community Rugby level. This means all games that Durham Society Referees would be appointed to. All match officials should ensure that they understand that if a player displays one or more observable signs or symptoms of concussion they should be removed from the pitch immediately and should not be allowed to return, irrespective of any alternative opinions held by the player, their team mates, coaches or physios. RFU Head Injury information

REMEMBER…. IF IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT

Society Training Meetings.

Due to the Annual Lumiere Event in Durham City on the 19th November our monthly training meeting has been moved to the 26th (4th Friday of the month).
For further details please see below:
Date: Friday 26th November, 2021
Time: 7.30 pm (19:30)
Venue: Durham City RFC, DH1 3JU. n.b. The New Elvet Bridge is now open
Topics:

Pre Match Briefings,
Managing the Scrum

Covid 19 is still here.

The Society has recently had a very clear reminder that Covid 19 is still with us and a real threat

One of the Society’s referees was admitted into hospital with Covid and had to be placed in an induced coma. Fortunately he has recovered and is now back home thanks to some excellent NHS Care

Remember Stay Safe!

Jim Fox retires from re-appointments role

Jim Fox and Edna! have decided it is time to step down from probably the most demanding role in the society. Jim has been the re-appointments Secretary for over 20 years having previously held the position of Sunday and Midweek Appointments Secretary.

Society Membership

Members are reminded that if they need any kit to contact David Sawyer who is currently offering significant discounts!

Due to the Corona Virus disruption to the 2020-2021 season it has been agreed by the Board of Directors that the 2019-2020 membership will be extended by 1 year until the 31st August 2021

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

All referees are encouraged to ensure they have had A DBS Check. It is an essential requirement for anyone that is to be involved in officiating an Age Grade game

Global Law Trials 2021

The global law trials apply to competitions beginning on or after 1st August 2021 Prior to the August 20th monthly Training and Development meeting please find below beneficial links relating to the new Global Law Trials which are being implemented in competition games from the 1st August. From World Rugby. This link in addition provides numerous video clips. […]

updated July 31, 2021

Jim Fox Presentation

As reported some time ago Jim Fox our Saturday Reappointments Secretary decided that the Covid-19 disruption provided the perfect opportunity for him to eventually retire having given many years service not only to the referees society but to rugby in general. To show their appreciation of the incredible hard work Jim has done with a […]

updated July 31, 2021

Women’s Rugby Festival

Another sunny day of Women’s rugby took place on Sunday 18th July at West Hartlepool RFC . Durham County clubs were joined by Northumberland guests, Novocastrians Ladies. All those involved are keen to push the boundaries and take up the challenge of getting women’s rugby well and truly on the map in the North East. […]

updated July 21, 2021

John Pearson is elected as Director of RFRU

John Pearson was confirmed as an Elected Director of the RFRU at their AGM on Sunday 27th June 2021 John will provide not just a wealth of knowledge and experience but a do it attitude as his recent work in Durham with YMO’s will prove. One could forgive someone of John’s tender years from resting […]

updated June 29, 2021

RFU League fixtures for 2021-2022 season

The RFU league fixtures are available on the RFU North website see 2021-2022 RFU league fixtures

updated June 18, 2021

Tackle law changes in age grade rugby

The RFU have announced changes to the Tackle Law from August 1st 2021 for Age Grade Rugby For season 2021-2022 the tackle height for Age Grade Rugby up to under 18 level will be below the level of the armpit. This Law change is an additional safety measure to help reduce the risk of head […]

updated June 18, 2021