Adrian Lam urges RFL to pump more money into officials’ pathway: ‘It’s an area where we need to invest’
Only one full-time official was born after the turn of the millennium…
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Super League set for video referee at every game from 2024 with broadcasting rights to remain with Sky Sports
This would be a huge step forward for Super League, but will it actually happen?
Ref cam key to creating Super League pathway and stopping drain of match officials
Referee camera technology will be rolled out further within the community game after a pilot was hailed a success.
91% of refs support use of body cameras to deter abuse
Body cameras could be required to curb the levels of abuse referees are currently facing, particularly in the community game.
Jamie Peacock urges referees to be more sympathetic
Former England captain Jamie Peacock has called for more sympathetic refereeing following a spate of red and yellow cards in the early weeks of the Betfred Super League season.
Mailbox: The best referee Super League never had?
In the latest mailbox, a parent expresses their frustration at the plight of their referee son.
Phil Bentham resigns from RFL role
Former Super League referee Phil Bentham has resigned from his role as a match officials coach.
Mailbox: No action over flouting of the rules
In the latest mailbox, Graham Collins shares his frustration over the play the ball and details a letter he sent to the RFL, plus the response he received back.
Steve Ganson says referee abuse will not be tolerated
Referees’ chief Steve Ganson has pleaded for the game as a whole to look at the treatment of match officials following a rise in incidents of dissent.
Mailbox: Start a campaign to highlight mental health impact on referees
In the latest mailbox, Michael Holding lends his support to a campaign to support referees and raise awareness of the impact fans have on their mental health.
The good, the bad & the ugly: Brilliant Bradford, Sarginson ruled out try, referee abuse
We look at the positives and negatives from the Challenge Cup weekend.
Referees take on the burden for a faster game
New rules in Super League this season are designed to make the game faster and more entertaining and a large part of that burden rests upon the shoulders of the ...
Off the Record: Rumours and Rugby League Gossip #131
Super League to have two referees in 2019? Danny Walker off to Warrington? Nathan Ross coming to Super League? Find out more in the gossip column.
Rugby League Today: Kim Jong-Un’s museum features RL shirt, reserves system praised, unique insight as referee
There are some very interesting stories floating around in the world of rugby league this weekend.
Who’d be a referee?
With every passing week, referee’s face increased pressure and abuse – how long until enough is enough?
Five things we learned: Saints can win ugly, Warrington serious competitors, do not abuse referees
We have picked out the five main talking points from the Challenge Cup quarter-final weekend.
Super League Match Officials: Round 1
The appointments of match officials to Super League games this weekend has been confirmed.
Specsavers extend partnership with RFL
Specsavers will continue their sponsorship deal with the Rugby Football League for a fifth year.
Toulouse prepare with Alibert for British referees
Toulouse Olympique have stepped up their preparations for life in League 1 with a special meeting with referees Joe Cobb and Thierry Alibert.
Super League Referees launch twitter account
Super League fans will have a unique chance to hear directly from the men in the middle after the launch of a ground-breaking new dedicated refereeing Twitter account: @RFLReferees.
Refereeing trio make it official
Student Warren Turley is on track to become one of Rugby League’s top match officials after receiving an RFL bursary to continue his studies at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Referee Child earns SL promotion
The RFL has appointed James Child to its senior refereeing squad, taking the number of employed officials to seven.