Cardiff Rugby Referee's Society

Your Community

Cardiff Referees Society is a long-standing Welsh Rugby Union affiliated society supporting referees across Cardiff and the surrounding area. Supporting all levels of rugby referees through coaching, mentorship, education, and community.

Whether you are a new referee taking your first steps into the game or an experienced official looking to develop further, Cardiff Referees Society provides a welcoming environment focused on growth, learning, and enjoyment of rugby.

Why join?

Community
Become part of a long-standing and friendly rugby community built around support, respect, and shared experiences whilst making sure we can have a laugh along the way.

Development
Learn from experienced referees, WRU guests, coaches, and fellow officials through regular meetings and discussion about laws, real-life examples, and elite referees.

Opportunity
Whether you are brand new to refereeing or looking to progress further in the game, the society helps support your journey and keeps you connected to rugby at every level.

Monthly Society Meetings

Our monthly meetings bring referees together to discuss the game, develop understanding, share experiences, and continue learning in a friendly and supportive environment. Our sessions regularly include:

Real-life Match Discussions

Explore real match situations and practical refereeing scenarios to help improve decision-making, communication, confidence, and game understanding.

Law Application & Updates

Stay up to date with current laws, interpretations, and game management guidance.

Coaching & Development

Support your refereeing journey through mentoring, shared learning, coaching discussions, and development-focused sessions designed for referees at every level.

Hear from experienced referees, coaches, WRU, and members of the wider rugby community who provide valuable insight into the modern game.

Calling all referees

Whether you're completely new to refereeing or returning to the game, Cardiff Referees Society welcomes referees of all backgrounds from age 14 onwards.

Equally if you haven't started your journey yet but would like to, just contact us and we can guide you to local WRU courses.