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Founded over 125 years ago, The London Society of Rugby Football Union Referees is committed to providing dedicated and capable match officials across all levels of the game.

Each season, our 500 qualified referees officiate over 10,000 games for 300,000+ players. The Society welcomes those  who are looking to referee once a month within their home region, and those who want to officiate at the highest levels of the game.

The world's oldest and largest refereeing society

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President's Start of Season Message 2025/26

It starts again!
I hope you’ve all enjoyed a well-deserved summer break and managed to take some time away from the rugby fields. Pre-season is already in full swing, and with some leagues kicking off this week, the 2025/26 season is almost upon us.

Start of season message from Robbie Bourke Chair of MODC - 2025/26
Start of season message from Robbie Bourke Chair of MODC - 2025/26

It is with great pleasure that I can confirm the following referees have achieved promotions following the 2024/2025 season…..

Pre-Season Watch: An Unexpected Milestone in My Refereeing Journey by Gareth Jones
Pre-Season Watch: An Unexpected Milestone in My Refereeing Journey by Gareth Jones

Gareth writes about an unexpected pre-season fixture that he will never forget: “When I first picked up a whistle, I never imagined I’d be in the middle of an international fixture.”

LSRFUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE with Wayne Barnes OBE - 2025 - Tickets On Sale!
LSRFUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE with Wayne Barnes OBE - 2025 - Tickets On Sale!

The 2025 LSRFUR Conference will be held on Sunday 31st August, at Twickenham Stadium 200 Whitton Road, TW2 7BA.

Congratulations to Mike Lamb and Jamie Parr on being promoted to the PGMOT
Congratulations to Mike Lamb and Jamie Parr on being promoted to the PGMOT
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West Regional Meeting - September 2025 at London Welsh RFC
Sep 10
West Regional Meeting - September 2025 at London Welsh RFC

All members are welcome. If coming from another Region please check with Regional Manager for any last minute changes.

MODC - Regular Meeting
MODC - Development Meeting
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TUTW Course Date - Wimbledon 16th & 23rd September
Sep 16
TUTW Course Date - Wimbledon 16th & 23rd September

The course provides the perfect introduction to refereeing the 15 a-side game of rugby union.

TUTW Course Date - Beckenham RFC - 22nd & 29th September - 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Sep 22
TUTW Course Date - Beckenham RFC - 22nd & 29th September - 7.00pm to 9.30pm

The course provides the perfect introduction to refereeing the 15 a-side game of rugby union.

TUTW Course Date - Eton Manor RFC - 23rd & 30th September
Sep 23
TUTW Course Date - Eton Manor RFC - 23rd & 30th September

The course provides the perfect introduction to refereeing the 15 a-side game of rugby union.

 
 
📣 THE GAME IS SO BACK 📣 The world’s oldest and largest rugby refereeing society is kicking off the 25/26 season with 139 referees picking up the whistle! Clubs, players, spectators.. we’ll see you there! #rugby #londonrugby #rugbyref
⚠️Warning: This course may help you grasp the ref’s thought processes and save your vocal cords from yelling at them👀 Start the 25/26 rugby season with a new challenge and give refereeing a go! 🔗Check the link in our bio to book your spot o
🔊ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2025🏟️ Get ready for the big 🏉 season!! #LSRFUR will be hosting all referees at our pre-season conference at the iconic @allianztwickenham stadium - the home of England Rugby! 📅 Sunday 31 August 2025 ⏰ 09:30-15:45 Keep an ey
✌️DOUBLE TROUBLE 🎉 🍻Let’s give it up for Jamie Parr and Mike Lamb! 🥳 HUGE congratulations on their promotion to the Professional Game Match Official Team (PGMOT) as referees! @rfu_refs #PGMOT #bepartoftheteam #LSRFUR #londonreferees #rugb
🥸UNSUNG HEROES🔍 Keeping an army of 450+ referees moving and singing from the same song sheet takes another army! Long gone are days of the mysterious and anonymous match observers, we like to shout about ours! We’re blessed in London to hav

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