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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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Young Match Officials take over the Twickenham Stoop - 2025
Young Match Officials take over the Twickenham Stoop - 2025

The 2025 Surrey Rugby Quins Cup Finals are the highlight of the season for young players in South West London and Surrey. Over 4 nights from the 22nd to 25th of April 2025, 6 finals (U14/U16/U18 Girls and U15/U16/U18 Boys) the top teams from across the region battled for glory at the Twickenham Stoop. A

Richard Appleby RIP
Richard Appleby RIP

I am saddened to announce the death of one of the Society’s Life Members, Richard Appleby, who passed away yesterday.

President's Mid Season Report
President's Mid Season Report

The Society President’s mid season report as sent to membership February 3rd 2025

French Exchange
French Exchange

In January the society partook in our first ever international referee AND Match Observer exchange organised in partnership with the French refereeing region of Aquitaine in the locality around Pau, a city nestled in the shadow of the Pyrenees

Celebrating success in 2025
Celebrating success in 2025
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Management Committee Meeting - June 2025
Jun 16
Management Committee Meeting - June 2025
North Regional Meeting - More meetings being planned
Sept 4
North Regional Meeting - More meetings being planned
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LSRFUR Take Up the Whistle Course (Ruislip RFC) - over 2 Nights - 21st & 28th May
May 21
LSRFUR Take Up the Whistle Course (Ruislip RFC) - over 2 Nights - 21st & 28th May

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

TUTW FUTURE Course Dates are being planned....
Jul 31
TUTW FUTURE Course Dates are being planned....

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

 
 
🏟️ PAPA JOHNS FINALS🏟️ We have a very busy Saturday coming up! With 3 of our own taking care of the PJ finals at Allianz and Sixways stadium. We have a weekend full of counties fixtures too, all with full-London teams of 4. Good luck to all involv
🔊@ALLIANZTWICKENHAM TAKEOVER🏟️ Last weekend, LSRFUR took charge of the grassroots games at the home of England Rugby. Congratulations to all referees selected for the big day: Top row from left: Tim W, Gavin N, Danny H, Rich C. Bottom row: Jeff
☀️7s IN THE CITY🏉 Job well done in the sun at @londoncity7s yesterday in the most incredible location 🌆 As the 15s season draws to a close (soon), our referees will be picking up the pace and getting involved in #rugby7s events all across the UK
🏟️STOOP FIXTURES🏟️ Introducing your 12 YMOs taking over the stoop next week! #ymos #rugby #stoop #rugbyreferee #londonrugby #london #lsrfur #referees
🍕 PAPA JOHNS COMMUNITY CUP 🍕 We have 90+ referees out this weekend helping officiate all sorts of cup fixtures across London! Round 1 in progress ⏳ We’re very fortunate to also be sending out a selection of referees to help with the Premie

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