The content of this page is primarily for the use of members of the Ulster Society of Rugby Football Referees (USRFR: The Society)
This area relates to administration and support for society members whilst involved in professional rugby.
USRFR provides officials for all levels of the professional game including: Referees; Assistant Referees; Pitchside Assistants (Nos.4,5,6); Television Match Officials; Citing Commissioners and Official Timekeepers.
Opportunities exist for our members to progress and be involved in professional matches at Kingspan Stadium and beyond.
Relevant documents are available below:
Celtic Cup
Competition Rules for the new 2018-19 Celtic Cup, including various protocols, are available here:
Officials are reminded that Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols apply in this competition (see Section 11 of the above regulations).
Further documentation can be found here:
Assistant Referees Temporary Suspension Report
Assistant Referees Ordering Off Report
Referees Temporary Suspension Report
Pro14
Pro14 Competition Rules for the 2017-18 season, including Technical Zone protocols, are available here:
Championship Rules
Further documentation can be found here:
Assistant Referees Temporary Suspension Report
Assistant Referees Ordering Off Report
Citing Commissioners Warning notice
Referees Temporary Suspension Report
TMO Temporary Suspension Report
European Rugby Champions & Challenge Cups
Guidance for officials participating in European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) is available here:
Further documentation can be found here:
Champions Cup - Substitution Form
Challenge Cup - Substitution Form
EPCR Match Timekeepers Instructions
Further information on how to become a referee can be found here.