We are excited to announce the dates for the National Community Match Official Webinar Series, as discussed at the National Match Official Conference earlier this month. This series will take place throughout 2025 and is designed for all members of the rugby community. Our goal is to provide valuable educational resources for match officials, coaches, and other key stakeholders, focusing on essential aspects of the game.
Below are the scheduled webinars along with our guest presenters:
• Tuesday, March 11th : Game Setup & Interactions – Damon Murphy & Jess Ling
• Tuesday, April 8th : Assistant Refereeing/To3 – Reuben Keane & Tyler Miller
• Tuesday, May 13th: Contextual Refereeing – Angus Gardner
• Tuesday, June 10th: Refereeing the Set Piece – Jordan Way & Sarah Porter
• Tuesday, July 8th: Dealing with Pressure/High Impact Decisions – Nic Berry & Ella Goldsmith
You can register for the webinars through the Learning Centre. Simply navigate to the Training Event page or the Training Library page (under Referee – Community). Please make sure to remove any filters in the search bar to ensure the events appear.
All webinars will be recorded and made available in the Learning Centre after the sessions, along with supplementary materials.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Cheers,
Mitch De Lorenzo
Match Official Manager – Education | Rugby Australia Ltd