Referees
Benefits of becoming a referee:
- Opportunities to Travel
- Keep Fit
- Best seat in the house
- Participation in our great game
- Full M.A.R. Members access to tickets
The Munster Association of Referees is giving you the opportunity to give back to the sport. Rugby referees enjoy the same benefits of the game as the players - without the injuries!
If keeping fit (referees run six miles in an 80 minute match), travelling, taking part in a lively social scene or getting an adrenaline rush is your idea of a great pastime, rugby refereeing could be for you. As well as the obvious benefits, a referee's constant study of the game enriches their enjoyment of this lifetime sport. There is more need for referees now than ever!
MAR New Members Courses:
The search for new referees is underway and the next courses for new members of the Munster Association of Referees has been set for Sunday November 12th, Monday November 13th, Wednesday November 15th and Thursday November 16th at four different locations throughout the province.
The courses will be held in Cork Constitution FC, Dungarvan RFC, Killarney RFC and at the University of Limerick.
All attendees on one of these regional courses will be required to attend a second course on Saturday November 18th at the at the University of Limerick (12pm-3pm).
You can register by emailing Munster Referee Development Manager Olly Hodges olly.hodges@irfu.ie
Date | Sunday November 12th
Location | Cork Constitution FC
Time | 10.30am-1pm
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Date | Monday November 13th
Location | Dungarvan RFC
Time | 7pm-9.30pm
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Date | Wednesday November 15th
Location | Killarney RFC
Time | 7pm-9.30pm
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Date | Thursday November 16th
Location | University of Limerick Pavilion
Time | 7pm-9.30pm
Second Course
Date | Saturday November 18th
Location | University of Limerick Pavilion
Time | 12pm-3pm
The Munster Association Of Referees (MAR) are currently recruiting for new referees to take up the role throughout the province.
The call is open to both male and females who would like to take the general refereeing pathway.
The Munster Association of Referees would like to invite those interested in taking up a rewarding career officiating and supporting Munster Rugby to contact IRFU Referee Development Manager Olly Hodges (olly.hodges@irfu.ie).
For further detail on becoming a referee in Munster, please email olly.hodges@irfu.ie or phone 0868596289
IRFU Active Referee Pathway
IRFU Affiliate Referee Course
The IRFU Affiliate Referee Course is now available online via the IRFU’s online education platform, Gainline. The cost to complete this course is €15.
For further information and to access the course, please click here.
Participants must be a member of a club and/or school and be aged 18 – 59. For full details on the IRFU policy for Club and School Affiliate Referees click here.
• Accreditation of referees they appoint must be in date. Courses are held at appropriate times throughout the season.
• Appoint their best available affiliate referees.
• Ensure sending offs and other discipline matters are notified to their respective branch.
• Keep a record of appointments made.
Following best practice ensures a safer and better structured playing environment for your players.