Leinster Rugby v Dragons

for the Annual Seminar in August and the
new season!!!
Have you just finished playing and find
yourself wondering how you can stay
involved in rugby? Or maybe the recent
pandemic has opened your eyes to
your free time and flexibility and has
you looking for a new challenge. Then
perhaps refereeing is the next step for
you. Increasingly, more and more players
who have decided to hang up the boots
are continuing their rugby journey by
taking up the whistle.
Why? Refereeing is an excellent way to
maintain your fitness level after you retire.
You are still getting out on the pitch and
enjoying the game from the best seat
in the house. Your playing experience
will certainly also stand to you in terms
of your ability to read the game and in
understanding what the players are trying
to achieve.
All of the provincial associations/
societies have members who are former
players, and they referee at all levels
from underage right up to the Energia
All-Ireland League. Some have even
progressed into High Performance and
officiate at the highest level. Andrew
Brace, Frank Murphy, Alain Rolland and
Joy Neville all enjoyed distinguished
playing careers before taking up the
whistle.
If you only wish to referee in
your own club or school then
the Affiliate Referee Scheme is
for you. The Affiliate Referee
course can be done online and is
available on the IRFU website.
We will have details of upcoming
courses over the summer.
Want to get involved?
Feel free to make contact with the Leinster Rugby
Referees at hayley.whyte@leinsterrugby.ie.
If you are interested in becoming a referee get in
contact with us through our Facebook and Google +
pages, our website www.arlb.ie or through twitter
@leinsterreferee.
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